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DUI enforcement and traffic safety incidents in Greece

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In Greece and Cyprus, drivers have attempted to use various methods to circumvent police breathalyzer tests, such as consuming coffee, mint gum, onions, or vinegar. However, scientific studies and law enforcement agencies have clarified that these methods are ineffective because modern devices measure ethanol levels in exhaled air rather than scent, and some attempts like breath-holding may actually increase the reading. scent. During recent traffic enforcement operations in the Attica region of Greece, region, authorities recorded a record-breaking blood alcohol level of 2.78 mg/l in a driver near Loutraki. The individual was arrested and faced a 1,200 euro fine and a six-month license suspension. Between August 7 and August 10, 2026, police conducted 1,300 inspections in the Loutraki and Agioi Theodoroi areas, resulting in 161 total violations, including 13 instances of driving under the influence. Recent reports have highlighted further road safety concerns across the region. In Chalkidiki, authorities are investigating Investigations continue regarding a dangerous incident near Plastira Lake after involving a tanker truck. A viral video showed captured by a 25-year-old motorcyclist, who was recording footage for his YouTube channel, showed the heavy truck nearly colliding with a motorcyclist while vehicle attempting to overtake on a blind curve. curve and entering the oncoming lane. The driver was identified through their transport company following motorcyclist narrowly avoided a head-on collision, noting that the lack of road space would have made a crash unavoidable in a car. Following an investigation by the Attica Traffic Police. The driver, located in Chalkidiki, has been Police, the driver was identified through his employer and brought to the Thessaloniki Traffic Police to face Directorate. The driver faces charges for dangerous driving under Article 290A of the Penal Code, alongside Code and various traffic violations. violations of the Road Traffic Code. Other reported incidents include a seven-car multi-vehicle collision on Crete’s Northern Boulevard, partially attributed to driver distraction, Boulevard and a vehicle immobilization on Athens-Sunion Avenue that created hazards due to spilled fuel and low visibility. Avenue. In Cyprus, a quad bike accident at Cape Greco resulted in a 22-year-old woman suffering a spinal fracture.

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  1. 2026-08-14 06:33 UTC DUI enforcement and traffic safety incidents in Greece
  2. 2026-08-13 20:59 UTC DUI enforcement and traffic safety incidents in Greece and|—
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  4. 2026-08-12 21:32 UTC DUI enforcement and breathalyzer myths in Greece

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