Police arrested a 25-year-old man today for driving at an excessive speed. At around 1 a.m., members of the Road Accident Prevention Squad from Police Headquarters stopped the vehicle driven by the 25-year-old, a resident of Nicosia, on the Nicosia-Larnaca highway near the Kosi exit.
The driver was found to be traveling at 197 kilometers per hour, far exceeding the 100 kilometers per hour speed limit. He was arrested, charged in writing, and released. He is expected to appear in court today.
The investigation is ongoing at the Aradippou Police Station.