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Cyprus Camera FinesHow Cyprus Camera Fines Work
Cyprus's automated traffic enforcement system — operated by the Cyprus Police under the name CyCameraSystem — issues extra-judicial fines for road offences captured on camera. Hundreds of thousands of citations have been issued since the system expanded in 2022. Many drivers only discover outstanding fines when a rental company, employer, or vehicle sale surfaces them. This page explains how the system works, what you need to check your record, and where to pay.
How fines are issued
The Cyprus Police operate a network of fixed and mobile cameras under the CyCameraSystem programme. Fixed units are mounted at motorway entry and exit points, signalised junctions, and high-accident sites across Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos. Mobile units are deployed in patrol vehicles and on tripods. Both types feed violation data into the same central enforcement database.
Cameras can detect multiple offences in a single pass. The recorded violations that result in camera fines include:
| Offence | Fine | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding | €2–€5 per km over limit | 1–3 pts |
| Running a red light | €300 | 3 pts |
| Stop-line violation | €25 | 0 pts |
| Seatbelt non-compliance | €150 (€300 repeat) | 3 pts |
| Mobile phone use while driving | €150 (€300 repeat) | 2 pts |
| Bus lane / stop-line crossing | variable | variable |
Since January 2025 the obligation to monitor and pay fines rests with the driver. Cyprus Police are no longer required to post a physical notice before prosecution; you are expected to check the portal proactively.
The Cypriot driving licence operates on a penalty-point system. As of 2025, a driver who accumulates 16 or more points within three years faces a court hearing and potential licence suspension — up from the previous 12-point threshold. Points expire after three years.
How to check your fines
The official self-service portal is at cycamerasystem.com.cy. To run a search you need two things:
- Your vehicle registration number (format: three letters + three digits, e.g. ABC 123)
- A valid identity document number — Cyprus ID (Αριθμός Ταυτότητας), ARC (Alien Registration Certificate), passport number, or company registration number
Select the document type from the dropdown, enter the document number and the plate, and the system returns any outstanding citations linked to that combination. The portal is bilingual (EN/EL) and available around the clock. If a violation was captured at the weekend, allow one business day before it appears.
Phone support is available on 80008009, weekdays 08:00–17:00.
Check your plate with WhatDoIOweCY
We query CyCameraSystem on your behalf and surface the result alongside your road tax and MOT status — one screen, no copy-pasting.
Try the free lookupHow to pay
Once you have a citation reference number, payment can be made through several official channels:
JCC Smart (jccsmart.com)
The primary online channel. Navigate to the Cyprus Police category, enter your citation number and plate, and pay by card. A JCC Smart mobile app is also available.
gov.cy portal
The government services portal lists "Payment of Fines" as a service and links through to the JCC Smart payment flow.
Police stations
In-person payment at the relevant district police station is accepted.
Commercial banks and credit co-operatives
Some branches accept fine payments over the counter; check with your bank.
Payment window and escalation:
- Days 1–30Pay at the original fine amount.
- Days 31–45A 50% surcharge is added to the original amount. You have a further 15 days to pay the increased total.
- After day 45The case may be referred to court. Criminal charges can follow for persistent non-payment.
There is no early-payment discount on camera fines — the original amount is the lowest amount. Pay promptly to avoid the 50% surcharge.
WhatDoIOweCY never processes payments on your behalf. Every payment action on this site is a direct link to JCC Smart or another official channel — we do not touch your card details for government payments.
What we can and cannot do
WhatDoIOweCY is an independent aggregation service built by ludehq.com. We are not affiliated with the Cyprus Police, the CyCameraSystem programme, JCC Smart, or any government authority.
We can do
- Query the public CyCameraSystem portal on your behalf using the plate and ID you provide.
- Surface outstanding citations alongside your road tax and MOT status in one screen.
- Send alerts when a new fine appears against your registered plate.
- Store your ID as a one-way hash (per-user salt + project-wide pepper) — the raw value is never written to disk.
We cannot do
- Process or intermediate any government payment.
- Dispute, appeal, or contest a fine on your behalf — appeals must be submitted in writing directly to the Road Police.
- Advise on whether a fine is legally valid or should be challenged.
- Access any non-public government database — we only query what the public portal exposes.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to wait for a postal notice before paying a camera fine?
- Since January 2025, no. The Cyprus Police are no longer obliged to post a physical notice before prosecution begins. You are expected to check cycamerasystem.com.cy proactively. Waiting for a letter you may never receive is no longer a safe strategy.
- What happens if I do not pay within 30 days?
- The fine increases by 50% and you are given a further 15 days — a total window of 45 days from the original issue date. If the fine remains unpaid after that, the case is referred to court and criminal proceedings can follow.
- I was a tourist / renting a car. Can I still receive a fine?
- Yes. Camera fines are registered against the vehicle's owner or, where the rental company identifies the driver, transferred to the driver directly. Tourists do not accrue Cypriot penalty points, but the fine amount is owed. Rental agreements typically authorise the company to charge the fine plus an administrative fee to the card on file.
- My vehicle was registered in another EU country. Will Cyprus pursue the fine?
- Under EU cross-border enforcement rules (Directive 2011/82/EU), Cyprus Police can request the registered owner's details from other EU member states' vehicle authorities. Enforcement across borders is not guaranteed but is increasingly common for EU-registered vehicles.
- Can I appeal a camera fine?
- Appeals must be submitted in writing directly to the Road Police. This service does not assist with appeals or disputes — that is explicitly outside our scope. If you believe a fine was issued in error, contact the Cyprus Police directly.
- How many penalty points can I accumulate before my licence is suspended?
- As of 2025, the threshold is 16 points within a three-year rolling window, raised from the previous limit of 12. Reaching 16 points triggers a court hearing; the court then determines the suspension period. Points expire three years after the violation date.
- Can someone else pay my fine?
- Yes. JCC Smart accepts payment from anyone who has the citation reference number and plate. You do not need to be the registered owner to complete the payment, though the fine is recorded against the vehicle owner's record.