Athens is installing 388 red-light cameras to combat frequent traffic violations and improve road safety. This €18.8 million project, funded by Greece's Recovery and Resilience Fund, targets high-accident intersections and aims to reduce accidents through automated enforcement. Fines for violations can reach up to €700.
Funded by Greece's Recovery and Resilience Fund, the €18.8 million project aims to curb red-light running, a frequent traffic violation contributing to accidents. Installation will be completed over the next 18 months.
The cameras will be placed at intersections with high accident rates, including major thoroughfares like Kifissias, Vouliagmenis, and Syngrou Avenues. They will be directly linked to traffic signals, automatically recording violations when a light turns red. Images will be securely transmitted to a central server accessible only to Greek police, who will issue tickets via SMS.
The need for this initiative is underscored by the high number of violations. A single pilot camera on Poseidonos Avenue recorded 160-180 daily violations in one direction, and over 330 red-light violations were recorded across Greece in October alone.
The cameras will operate 24/7 and record only the rear of vehicles to protect driver privacy. Data will be stored for two years. Fines for violations can reach up to €700, with potential additional penalties. Revenue generated will go to local governments, without specific requirements for reinvestment in road safety.
Attica Regional Governor Nikos Hardalias emphasized that the cameras are just one component of a broader road safety strategy. He noted the ongoing need for increased funding to maintain and upgrade Attica's 1,733 km road network.
Regional traffic safety adviser Konstantinos Markouizos highlighted Attica's traffic challenges, including the addition of 140,000-160,000 new vehicles annually and a 5-7% yearly increase in congestion due to population growth and school openings. He stressed the importance of addressing urban accidents, which often occur at low speeds within 10 kilometers of home, and advocated for lower speed limits in cities to improve driver reaction times.
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