Six people lost their lives and 480 sustained injuries in 433 road accidents recorded across…
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Authorities in Attica have suspended the issuance of fines from newly installed “smart” traffic cameras…
“Smart” traffic cameras are expected to begin issuing fines to drivers in Attica by the…
Drivers continue to bypass traffic enforcement measures in Greece by using large social media chat…
A coordinated police operation targeting residential areas in Aspropyrgos led to ten arrests on Tuesday…
Greece is moving closer to the full deployment of its new-generation “smart cameras,” with the…
More than 40,000 violations of Greece’s Road Traffic Code were recorded nationwide during the Christmas…
Excessive speed, failure to wear protective helmets, and driving under the influence of alcohol were…
Greece’s new AI-powered traffic cameras in Athens have recorded nearly 2,500 serious violations in just four days during a pilot program. One camera on Syngrou Avenue alone detected over 1,000 cases, mainly mobile phone use and seatbelt offenses, as authorities plan a nationwide expansion to improve road safety.
More than 2,500 traffic violations have been recorded in Attica within just four days, following…
Four people were arrested in Thessaloniki within a 24-hour period after being found driving under…
Police in Central Macedonia carried out a series of targeted operations between Sunday, 23 November,…
Athens is entering a new era of intelligent road surveillance with the rollout of its…
Greek Police recorded more than 1,320 violations during the 17th week of its ongoing campaign…
The Region of Attica will install 388 smart cameras across 100 key locations to enhance road safety, targeting high-risk areas like central Athens and Poseidonos Avenue. The cameras aim to reduce accidents by monitoring violations like running red lights, with footage securely transmitted to police.
Over three days, Attica Traffic Police conducted 14,078 vehicle checks to enforce Greece’s new Road Traffic Code, uncovering 2,643 violations. From September 12-15, officers targeted drunk driving and other infractions like speeding and mobile phone use, arresting six drivers and immobilizing 389 vehicles.
Greece’s new Traffic Code (KOK) comes into effect today, introducing stricter penalties and higher fines for drivers. Offenses such as speeding, drunk driving, and mobile phone use now carry fines of up to €8,000, along with license suspensions and even prison sentences in serious cases.
Thirteen people lost their lives and 646 others were injured—16 seriously and 630 slightly—in 552…
Over 1,200 traffic violations were recorded in just three days during a large-scale crackdown by the Attica Traffic Police in Athens. The operation targeted dangerous driving behaviors such as speeding, not wearing seat belts, and mobile phone use, with over 4,000 vehicles checked on major roads.
**Athens, June 11, 2025** – Greece’s Parliament is set to pass a revised Highway Code (KOK) today, introducing stricter rules to boost road safety. The new law bans smartwatches and tablets while driving, alongside mobile phones, with hefty fines and license suspensions for offenders. Penalties for drunk driving, ignoring STOP signs, and not wearing helmets are also tougher, aiming to curb accidents, which claimed many lives in 2024.
Eight people died and 566 were injured in 481 traffic accidents in Attica during April 2025, according to the Hellenic Police. Main causes included careless driving and traffic rule violations, with 30,201 violations recorded, including 712 for drunk driving and 3,474 for speeding.
Nearly 2 million vehicles left Attica and Thessaloniki during Greece’s Easter holidays, but the mass movement was overshadowed by tragedy, with 25 deaths recorded in road accidents nationwide. Despite a drop in fatal crashes compared to last year, traffic offences rose sharply, highlighting ongoing road safety challenges.
In a major crackdown in Kissamos, Crete, police arrested 15 members of a family-linked crime syndicate on April 23, 2025, for extortion, assault, weapons violations, and animal cruelty. The operation, led by Chania’s Sub-Directorate for Combating Crimes, targeted a group that continued terrorizing rural landowners despite prior convictions, uncovering weapons, vehicles, and cash while exposing a web of criminal activity.
According to initial estimates, approximately 500,000 vehicles in Greece remain uninsured, while over 2 million…
The Greek police are preparing to integrate AI into their operations to enhance efficiency in crime solving, traffic management, and preventing illegal activities. With backing from the Ministry of Digital Governance and EU funding, AI will help speed up investigations, improve accuracy, and support faster responses to cases of violence. However, full implementation will depend on the digitization of police records.
Athens is set to significantly expand its network of traffic cameras to tackle road violations and improve safety. With 1,388 new cameras planned, the surveillance will focus on speeding, red light violations, mobile phone use, and other offences. The increased monitoring aims to reduce accidents and fatalities across the city, particularly along the dangerous stretches of the Attiki Odos, and will include measures to capture driver details for stricter enforcement.
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.
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.
In a nationwide crackdown on school bus safety, Greek police conducted intensive checks on September 11, 2024, uncovering 214 violations across 1,621 buses. Offenses included issues with tachographs, speeding, and missing safety equipment. Alongside enforcement, officers distributed road safety leaflets to parents and students, aiming to enhance awareness and prevent accidents as the new school year begins.
In 105,448 checks carried out from April 9 to 15 throughout Greece by police, with…
