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Greek road safety enforcement and scooter safety

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Greek road safety enforcement and minor scooter safety

Greece’s road‑safety programme, launched in 2025, combines stricter legislation, extensive enforcement and new technology. The “Zero tolerance for non‑use of helmets” campaign remains a nationwide operation. In late July 2026, police intensified checks, recording 2,494 violations for non-use of certified helmets between 20 and 26 July. Under Law 5209/2025, motorbike drivers and passengers face a €350 fine and a 30-day licence suspension, while light electric vehicle operators face a €30 fine. During the seventh week of the “Zero tolerance” campaign (27 July – 2 August 2026), the Hellenic Police conducted 20,988 traffic checks, recording 2,340 helmet violations. Regional data identified the highest number of offences in Attica (719), the South Aegean (614), and the Ionian Islands (344). Data for July 2026 revealed significant safety challenges, with 15 traffic deaths and nearly 600 injuries recorded nationwide. Enforcement continued throughout August 2026. Between 10 and 16 August, targeted inspections in Thessaly and Central Macedonia resulted in 104 and 73 violations, respectively. Between 17 and 23 August, the Hellenic Police conducted an intensive nationwide campaign, performing 22,012 inspections that resulted in 2,748 violations involving motorcycles, ATVs, and light electric personal vehicles. Attica recorded the highest number of violations during this period with 939 cases, followed by the South Aegean (639) and the Ionian Islands (364). This phase specifically targeted professional delivery workers and motorcycle rental businesses. Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis noted that while intensive checks—including over 26,000 breathalyzer tests in Attica—are ongoing, there has been a measurable decrease in driving under the influence compared to previous years. From 26 to 27 August, Attica Traffic Police conducted a large-scale operation targeting Light Personal Electric Vehicles (LPEVs). During 192 checks, officers issued 115 violations, primarily for failure to wear a protective helmet (78 cases).

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  1. 2026-09-09 06:48 UTC Greek road safety enforcement and scooter safety
  2. 2026-09-08 05:53 UTC Greek road safety enforcement and minor scooter safety
  3. 2026-08-27 19:29 UTC Greek road safety plan continues enforcement
  4. 2026-08-25 05:43 UTC Greek road safety plan continues enforcement
  5. 2026-08-24 09:31 UTC Greek road safety plan continues enforcement
  6. 2026-08-17 07:20 UTC Greek road safety plan continues enforcement
  7. 2026-08-14 08:12 UTC Greek road safety plan continues enforcement
  8. 2026-08-12 12:17 UTC Greek road safety plan continues enforcement
  9. 2026-08-10 10:41 UTC Greek road safety plan continues enforcement
  10. 2026-08-05 12:05 UTC Greek road safety plan continues enforcement
  11. 2026-08-04 11:13 UTC Greek road safety plan continues enforcement
  12. 2026-08-04 09:12 UTC Greek road safety plan adds AI cameras, cuts fatalities
  13. 2026-07-31 07:15 UTC Greek road safety plan adds AI cameras, cuts fatalities
  14. 2026-07-30 15:38 UTC Greek road safety blitz adds AI cameras
  15. 2026-07-27 20:31 UTC Greek road safety blitz widens checks

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