NOISE POLLUTION: The issue troubling citizens to be discussed in Parliament – The goal is to vote on a solution, not just to discuss it
The long-standing problem of noise pollution from modified motor vehicles, as well as from street racing on public roads, will be addressed in Parliament, affecting residents in many areas of Cyprus.
According to a letter from the member of the Movement for Ecologists – Citizens’ Cooperation, Stavros Papadouris, to the Parliamentary Committee on Transport, Communications and Works, the registration and discussion of the issue titled: “The problems of noise pollution and safety caused by motor vehicles with modifications and the uncontrolled practices of drivers showcasing their vehicles through street racing” is requested.
The justification highlights that motorcycle and car drivers are modifying their vehicles, resulting in them becoming noisier or faster, thus disturbing residents in various areas and simultaneously creating conditions that endanger road safety. It is noted that these drivers engage in races or other “show-off” practices with their vehicles on a daily basis. For quite some time now, various areas of Nicosia and the entire island have been experiencing intense noise pollution, particularly during the evening and late-night hours.
It has been identified that various drivers are competing against each other, either with their cars or motorcycles, turning streets and neighborhoods into unofficial racing tracks.
The phenomena are mainly observed during the evening and especially late-night hours, with citizens reporting that despite their complaints and appeals, no adequate measures have been taken to address the issue – something that is evident from the ongoing situation. The matter was presented today before the Parliamentary Committee on Transport, Communications and Works, in order to make a serious effort to finally provide a solution to the problem troubling residents across Cyprus.
The MP emphasizes that as a Parliamentary Committee, it is the duty of its members within the framework of parliamentary oversight to proceed with a written and urgent discussion of the issue so that with the contribution of all involved parties, a solution can be put on track. While citizens simply seek peace in their homes and to feel safe in their neighborhoods, the aim of today’s discussion is not just to hear about the problem once again but to achieve substantial regulation and enacted solutions that can be implemented in practice rather than remaining on paper.
