The 45-year-old driver responsible for the fatal crash in Chania, which claimed the life of 22-year-old Panagiotis, was transferred to Korydallos Prison after being found seven times over the legal alcohol limit and under the influence of antipsychotic drugs. Following the incident, three police officers were suspended, and the entire Chania Police Directorate was dismissed.
Tag: traffic safety
Greece proposes a 30 km/h speed limit in urban areas to improve road safety, reduce noise and air pollution, mirroring successful initiatives in other European cities. While challenges remain regarding enforcement and driver behavior, the initiative is supported by the UN and WHO and aims to significantly reduce pedestrian and cyclist fatalities.
Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou announced that Greece will install 1,000 traffic cameras across the country by the summer of 2025. The first 388 cameras will be placed in the Attica region at high-risk junctions, with the goal of improving road safety. The new system will also allow fines to be sent directly to offenders' mobile phones, along with a digital platform for submitting objections.
A major crackdown on illegal motorbike parking has taken place in central Athens, as the Municipal Police and Traffic Police team up to clear public spaces. On November 5, 2024, 19 motorbikes were removed during the operation, part of an ongoing effort to improve traffic safety and accessibility. Since the initiative began in mid-October, 76 motorbikes have been lifted, and nearly 75 violations have been recorded, with the city pledging to continue weekly operations.