Rental Car Owners Oppose Plan to Withhold Funds from Renters for Fines
August 12, 2025
Vehicle rental owners are opposing the police's plan to withhold money from renters for fines, as stated by the Cyprus Association of Vehicle Renters. The association's president, Constantinos Kontos, highlights that current legislation requires complete tenant information and suggests that tourists should prepay any fines before leaving. Proposed changes to the legislation will be discussed in Parliament, with hopes of improving the situation. Many rental vehicle drivers are locals, and the lack of shared information leads to unpaid fines. Compliance by rental companies with the law is critical to resolving the issue.