This being another slow news day, I have some old photos to share. I can’t remember what time of year they were taken, spring and summer, I reckon, but they’re something to look at. Meanwhile, there was an earthquake in Cyprus yesterday. We didn’t feel anything here, of course, but we are used to tremors as much as the next island. We’re not as used to the traffic police as some, however, and no-one will be surprised to learn that the police are currently cracking down on road tax avoidance, insurance and/or license dodging, and what can only be described as helmet evasion. Over on Crete, traffic authorities have recently confiscated 3,123 driver’s licenses, including 750 for using a mobile phone while driving. (I didn’t know driving licences knew how to use a phone, let alone drive.) This crackdown has reduced fatal accidents by 60% in Hania alone. So, that’s some good news, and now some photos.
Oh, before then, it’s worth pointing out that many drivers on the island, the young ones in particular, are all part of a WhatsApp group that monitors and shares police locations, so when they’re out looking, no-one’s on the road. I think these drivers might be missing the point – that the laws are there for their safety. Anyway, it’s not my head cracking against the rocks.
