At 91 425 Traffic Laws checks carried out from November 27 to December 3, 2022 throughout Greece confirmed a total of 19,522 violations, according to data from the Ministry of Citizens’ Protection. 68% of offenses involve speeding, illegal parking, not wearing a crash helmet, not having a driver’s license, and not wearing a seatbelt.

In particular, violations confirmed by region are 3154 in Thessaloniki, 3145 in Attica, 2134 in Thessaly, 1716 in Crete, 1686 in Western Greece, 1398 in Epirus, 1203 in Central Macedonia, 1184 in East Macedonia and Thrace, 1015 in Peloponnese . 880 in Central Greece, 675 in the Ionian Islands, 477 in the northern Aegean, 452 in Western Macedonia and 403 in the southern Aegean.

In particular, violations were confirmed: 6,940 for improper parking, 4,115 for speeding, 983 for driving without a driver’s license, 676 for not using a seat belt, 644 for not using a safety helmet, 486 for K.T.E.O., 373 for drunk driving, 339 for using a mobile phone, 297 for uninsured vehicles, 216 for traffic light violations, 132 for oncoming traffic, 101 for improper maneuvers, 101 for excess weight, 94 for worn tires, 62 for oncoming traffic in one-way , 62 for illegal overtaking, 53 for failing to keep a safe distance, 39 for driver distraction, 33 for illegal use of lights, 25 for not using child seats, 20 for priority violation, 7 for not wearing a seat belt, and 3,724 other violations. .

Besides, target actions and specialized road officials control of the Attica Traffic Authority was carried out daily during the week from November 28 to December 4, 2022 in the coastal zone. EO Athens Souniin order to combat impromptu races, as well as other dangerous violations that lead to traffic accidents that violate the safety of transport and the unhindered and safe movement of citizens.

A total of 260 road officials inspections of drivers and vehicles and 144 violations were confirmed, for which appropriate administrative fines were imposed.

Violations confirmed in more detail: 39 for speeding, 14 for not wearing a helmet, 12 for not wearing a seat belt, 7 for not having a driver’s license, 2 for running a red light, 1 for drunk driving. alcohol, 1 for noise and 68 for other violations. In addition, 8 pairs of license plates, 12 vehicle licenses, as well as 26 driver’s licenses were removed, and 3 vehicles were moved.

As noted by the Ministry of Citizens’ Protection, ELAS attaches particular importance to road safety issues, and in this context, the control will continue with the same intensity in order to reduce traffic accidents and accidents.

^{Source: APE-MEB}