A 16-minute video series from the Road Safety Council shows the real effects of speeding, drunk driving, and not wearing seatbelts. Personal stories—from Lena Katelari, who lost her child, and Alexis Dimitriou, who is in a wheelchair—bring this shocking reality close to every driver.
In videos shared on social media, people affected by reckless driving speak openly to raise awareness and provoke thought among the public.
In one powerful video, Lena Katelari, President of the “Marios Maurikios” Foundation, shares her heartbreaking story: “I had a son, and in seconds, a drunk driver took my child away,” she says with a trembling voice. Her words remind us that any drink behind the wheel can cost a life.
Road Safety Ambassador Alexis Dimitriou talks about the accident he had as a soldier that left him in a wheelchair. He highlights that he wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, even as a backseat passenger—a “detail” that changed his life forever.
The campaign also features Road Safety Ambassador and race car driver Vladimiros Tziortzis. He explains that “speed is not a show of skill—it’s a choice of responsibility for us and those waiting at home.”
Renos Evangelakis, a victim of speeding, shares his story. He only remembers being a passenger in a car going at dangerous speeds. From this experience, he sends a clear message: this Christmas, no one should be in his position.
The Ministry of Transport says this campaign is necessary. These violations are major causes of fatal and serious road accidents in Cyprus. With more travel and relaxed driving during the holidays, it’s important to inform the public and promote responsible and safe driving.
