Greece to launch electronic checks for expired vehicle technical inspections

KTEO vehicle technical inspection electronic cross-checks traffic fines digital governance

The General Secretariat of Information Systems and Digital Governance, in collaboration with the Independent Authority for Public Revenue, is launching a large-scale electronic cross-check targeting vehicle owners in Greece. Following previous enforcement actions regarding uninsured vehicles and unpaid circulation fees—which resulted in approximately 300,000 fines since early 2026—the new digital audit will focus on expired periodic technical inspections (KTEO).

The system will utilize data from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport to identify vehicles without a valid technical inspection certificate. For vehicles that previously passed with “Success” or “Minor Deficiencies,” a one-week grace period after the due date is provided before a violation is recorded. Stricter rules apply to vehicles with “Serious” or “Dangerous Deficiencies,” which are prohibited from circulating until repairs are verified.

Violators face fines of up to 400 euros. Recent data shows that approximately 90% of appeals against previous fines for insurance and circulation fees were rejected, as many claims were found to be baseless or based on incorrect information regarding the timing of the violation. The new inspection process will be conducted entirely electronically without the need for physical roadside checkpoints.

Entities

General Secretariat of Information Systems and Digital Governance · Greece · Independent Authority for Public Revenue · KTEO · Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

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[● 3 SOURCES] The inspection process uses data from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport's information systems. www.flash.gr · www.insider.gr · www.newmoney.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] A violation is recorded if a vehicle's next inspection date has passed by more than one week without a valid Technical Inspection Certificate. www.flash.gr · www.insider.gr · www.newmoney.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Violators of technical inspection regulations face a fine of 400 euros. www.flash.gr · www.insider.gr · www.newmoney.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The General Secretariat of Information Systems and Digital Governance is preparing a new round of electronic data cross-referencing to identify vehicles without valid technical inspections (KTEO). www.flash.gr · www.insider.gr · www.newmoney.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Nine out of ten objections filed against fines for uninsured vehicles or unpaid circulation fees have been rejected. www.flash.gr · www.insider.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The system will cross-reference Technical Inspection Certificates with the required inspection dates stored in the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport systems. www.ilialive.gr · www.rethemnosnews.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] A one-week grace period is provided in certain cases. www.ilialive.gr · www.rethemnosnews.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Fines for violating technical inspection requirements can reach 400 euros. www.ilialive.gr · www.rethemnosnews.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The inspections will be conducted electronically without physical roadblocks or roadside inspectors. www.ilialive.gr · www.rethemnosnews.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The General Secretariat of Information Systems and Digital Governance is preparing a large-scale digital cross-check to identify vehicles that have not passed technical inspections on time. www.ilialive.gr · www.rethemnosnews.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The inspections will be conducted electronically without the need for roadside checkpoints or inspectors. www.ilialive.gr · www.rethemnosnews.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The General Secretariat of Information Systems and Digital Governance is initiating electronic checks for vehicles with expired technical inspections. www.ilialive.gr · www.rethemnosnews.gr