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Dangerous driving incidents in Greece

Overview

Authorities in Greece have taken legal action against drivers following separate incidents of dangerous driving.

In late August, a 21-year-old driver faced charges after social media footage showed him driving through the Kakia Skala tunnels on the Athens-Corinth National Road with car doors open and music playing at high volumes. Police described the vehicle as a ‘mobile disco’ that posed a severe risk to others. The case was forwarded to the Misdemeanor Prosecutor.

Shortly after, Thessaloniki Traffic Police arrested a 24-year-old Hungarian driver for erratic maneuvers on Alexandrou Avenue during a high-performance sports car gathering. Although the event had permits for parking, authorities noted that permission did not cover dangerous driving. The incident has prompted local municipal authorities to review the regulations for such organized gatherings.

Entities

Greek Traffic Police · Thessaloniki · Alexandrou Avenue · Thessaloniki Traffic Police · Athens-Corinth National Road

Timeline

12 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Thessaloniki: Hungarian driver arrested for dangerous driving
A 24-year-old Hungarian driver was arrested in Thessaloniki for dangerous driving during a sports car event on Alexandrou Avenue.
19 days ago

[CRIME] 16 sources
Greece: 21-year-old driver charged after viral dangerous driving video
Greek authorities have filed charges against a 21-year-old driver after video surfaced showing him driving through the Kakia Skala tunnels with doors open and music at maximum volume.

Sources

best-tv.gr · cnn.gr · cretaone.gr · ertnews.gr · gargalianoionline.gr · lawandorder.gr · newsbomb.gr · parapolitika.gr · patrapress.gr · rpn.gr · seleo.gr · sinidisi.gr · tempo24.news · thestival.gr · thetoc.gr · tokarfi.gr · tromaktiko.gr · zougla.gr