When implementing increased road safety measures throughout the territory, taking into account parliamentary elections on 21 May income Greek police. The development of measures is part of more specific orders and instructions to increase the presence and activity of traffic services so that they contribute to the creation of smooth and safe traffic conditions and facilitate the movement of citizens, as well as to prevent traffic accidents.

Measures are being developed gradually from Friday, May 19 to Monday, May 22, and will be intensified, peaking during hours – days of mass exit-entry of vehicles into and out of major urban centers.

The planning was carried out by the Traffic Police Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters and includes the main directions for the development of measures throughout the country’s road network, as well as individual interventions based on local problems and specific traffic conditions. a vast area or area.

As stated in the related announcement: “The Hellenic Police once again reminds all drivers and road users that road safety concerns everyone.”

In this regard, ELAS recommends citizens:

• Before the trip, they must carry out a technical check of their car and be informed about the state of the road network and weather conditions.
• Be especially careful while driving and follow the rules of the road.
• Obey the road markings and follow the instructions of the traffic controllers.
• Do not use mobile phones or other distracting devices while driving.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages if they are going to drive.
• Use child seats to protect children in the car.
• They must be “fastened” with seat belts, like helmets on motorcycles.
• Do not overestimate your driving skills and the technical capabilities of your vehicles.
• Respect and protect other passengers and other people who use the road network by operating your vehicle responsibly and with care.

What about fees?

At the same time, the passage of citizens on all highways of the country will be free, without paying a fare, in order to facilitate their movement in the parliamentary elections on May 21, 2023, as provided for by the decree of the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, responsible for infrastructure, Giorgos Karagiannis.

The free ride will start at 00:00 Saturday, May 20, 2023 and will run until Monday, May 22, 2023 at 08:00 am.

In particular, the passage of cars will be free of charge. and two-wheelers (categories 1 and 2) at front and side toll booths on all major highways in the country:

• Motorway Elefsina – Corinth – Patras – bypass of Patras, motorway Corinth – Tripoli – Kalamata and Lefktro – Sparta,
• Bridge Rio – Antirio,
• Ionia street
• Highway section PATH Metamorfosi – Scarfea,
• Motorway of Central Greece and section of the ROAD Scarfeia – Raches, motorway Raches – Kleidi,
• Egnatia street
• Attiki Odos

From Thursday, free travel for judicial representatives

For court representatives who travel to perform their duties, the collection of tolls will be suspended from 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2023 until 24:00 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2023, in order to perform their duties. Travel free of charge will be carried out upon presentation of a document confirming the accommodation of the legal representative, as well as his police identification card.

Source: RES-IPE