< Back to all clusters
[CRIME] · Greece · 6 sources

started · updated

Thessaloniki police arrest two drivers for extreme speeding

Two drivers were arrested by the Thessaloniki Traffic Police Directorate for extreme speeding on major roads.

One incident occurred on the New Athens–Thessaloniki National Road, where a 47-year-old driver reached speeds of 191 km/h in a 120 km/h zone. In a separate incident on the Ring Road, a 38-year-old driver was recorded traveling at 164 km/h in an area with a 60 km/h limit.

Police stated these arrests were part of ongoing inspections aimed at curbing dangerous driving and preventing traffic accidents. Authorities confirmed that road checks in the city will continue with high intensity.

Entities

Thessaloniki Traffic Police Directorate