The Driver Education School, an initiative by the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, is scheduled to begin operations in October this year. The project aims to cultivate a positive attitude and responsible behavior among drivers on Cyprus’s roads.

As OffsiteNews reports, according to MP Marinos Mousiouttas, President of the Parliamentary Committee on Transport, citizens will attend the school under two conditions: either through a court order—typically in cases involving license suspension—or voluntarily, in which case participants may receive penalty point reductions.

However, Mousiouttas clarified that penalty point deductions will apply only to minor traffic violations, which will be defined at a later stage. “For example, driving slightly over the speed limit—say, 65 km/h in a 60 km/h zone—could qualify,” he noted.

The estimated contract value for the project stands at €890,000.

In response to a parliamentary question from Mr. Mousiouttas, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis explained that the school will provide traffic offenders with the opportunity to develop safer driving habits. This will include education on road safety, as well as training in practical skills such as self-control, risk awareness, hazard assessment, and risk management while driving.

Hartsiotis added that the tender evaluation is expected to conclude by the end of June, with the execution phase set to begin in July. The contract duration is 15 months, including a three-month preparatory period required before the school becomes operational.

Therefore, the school is anticipated to open around October this year. The contracting authority also reserves the right to extend the contract for an additional 12 months, as stipulated in the tender terms.