The Police is strengthening road safety measures from Wednesday, 30 April to Sunday, 4 May 2025, in order to ensure the safe movement of citizens and to prevent road accidents, and during the celebration of Promeniny.

According to the plan, there will be full activation of traffic control crews at alternate and nodal points of the road network to prevent and confirm dangerous violations that directly lead to road accidents and loss of human lives, such as:

– driving under the influence of alcohol,
– speeding,
– using a mobile phone while driving,
– not wearing a protective helmet – seat belt,
– improper overtaking and crossing of double dividing lines, etc..
– failure to use special restraint and protection devices, such as seats, seat belts, etc., when transporting children in vehicles,
– driving of vehicles by minors and persons not in possession of a driving licence,
– driving for demonstration purposes,
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– circulation of vehicles which have not undergone a regular or exceptional technical inspection within the prescribed period,
– worn tyres; and
– improper movement of vehicles in the emergency lane (E.E.L.).

At the same time, Traffic Services personnel will facilitate the movement of excursionists by:

– intensive traffic policing measures at the entrances/exits of large urban centres, where there is heavy vehicle traffic,
– increased traffic police measures in places where there is a mass movement of passengers (airports, ports, ports, stations, etc.),
– increased presence and targeted policing of road network locations where there is a high incidence of road accidents,
– development of measures and special actions in places where festive events will take place,
– cooperation with relevant bodies and services, as well as informing citizens through the Press Offices, in any case where it becomes necessary to inform the public widely about the existence of any traffic and other problems.

For this purpose, patrol cars, motorcycles, and conventional vehicles will be provided with the appropriate personnel and equipment for the more effective policing of the country’s road network.

Ban on the circulation of trucks over 3.5 tonnes

It should be noted that during the festive period, the ban on the movement of trucks with a maximum permissible weight of more than 3.5 tonnes will be in force.

In particular, in the context of reducing traffic problems, improving road traffic and increasing the degree of road safety, during the May Day celebrations, in addition to the traffic facilitation measures to be taken at local level, a traffic ban on all lorries with a maximum permissible weight of more than 3.5 tonnes will be in force as follows:

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 16:00 to 22:00 and on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 08:00 to 13:00:

– On the A8 motorway (Athens-Patras) from the Elefsina Diode (P.O.D. 26+500) to the Rio Diode (P.O.D. 199+660) in the direction of Patras.
– On the A1 motorway (Athens-Thessaloniki-Euzoni), from the junction of Ag. Stefanou (Kryoneri) (TOD 27+960) to the junction of Rachon Fthiotida (TOD 242+479), from the toll of Makrychori (TOD 374+291) to the junction of Leptokaria (TOD 410+359) in the direction of Thessaloniki.
– On the National Road Thessaloniki – N. Moudania, from the bridge of Thermi to the junction of N. Moudania (61,5 km) in the direction of Halkidiki.
– On the A11 motorway (Schimatari – Chalkida), from its junction with the A1 motorway (65+820 hrs) to the high bridge of Chalkida (12+300 hrs) in the direction of Chalkida.
– On the Thessaloniki – Kavala national road, from the 11th km (11+340) until the crossing Leo Amphipolis (97+550) in the direction of Kavala.
– On the A5 motorway (Ionian Road) from the Rio-Antirrio bridge “Charilaos Trikoupis” (Rio area, T.D. 1+558,47) to the end of the Ionian Road (T.D. 200+991) in the direction of Ioannina.
– On the A7 motorway (Central Peloponnese), from the Corinth motorway (85+300) to the Spartas roundabout (240+800) (Kalamata perimeter) in the direction of Kalamata.
– On the A71 motorway (Lefktro-Sparta) from the Lefktro (0+000) to the Sparta (45+000) motorway junction in the direction of Sparta.
– On the National Road Antirrio – Arta – Ioannina in the direction to Ioannina.
– On the National Road Thessaloniki – Polygyros (E.O. 16), from the bridge of Thermi to the boundaries of the P.E. Thessaloniki (Agia Anastasia junction) in the direction of Polygyros.
– On the A3 motorway (Central Greece), from its intersections with the A1 motorway (A.TH.E. motorway) to the Kalambaka A/K (A.T. 136+292), in the direction of Kalambaka.
– On the A52 motorway on the Aktio road connection with the North-South road axis (Amvrakia Odos) from km 0+001 (Aktion) to km 48+940 (connection with Ionia Odos/Amvrakia road, in the direction of Aktion.

On Sunday 4 May 2025, from 11:00 to 23:00:

– On the A8 motorway (Athens-Patras), from Diodia Rio (T.O.D. 199+660) to Diodia Elefsina (T.O.D. 26+500) in the direction of Athens.
– On the A1 motorway (Athens – Thessaloniki – Euzoni), in the direction of Athens, from the Leptokaria junction (T.410+359) to the Makrychori toll (T.374+291), from the Rahon Fthiotida junction (T.242+479), to the Ag. Stefanou (Kryoneri) junction (T.27+960) in the direction of Athens.
– On the N. Moudania-Thessaloniki National Road from the N. Moudania junction (61,5 km) to the Thermi air bridge in the direction of Thessaloniki.
– On the A11 motorway (Schimatari – Chalkida), from the high bridge of Chalkida (12+300 A.D.) to its intersection with the A1 motorway (65+820 A.D.) in the direction of Athens.
– On the Kavala – Thessaloniki National Road from the junction Leo Amphipolis (DD 97+550) until the 11th km (DD 11+340) of the road in the direction of Thessaloniki.
– On the A5 motorway (Ionian Road), from the end of the Ionian Road (200+991° C.T.) to the bridge of Rio-Antirrio “Charilaos Trikoupis” (Rio area, 1+558,47° C.T.) in the direction of Rio.
– On the A7 motorway (Central Peloponnese), from the Spartis level roundabout (240+800 A.D.) (Kalamata Perimeter) to the Corinth A/C (85+300 A.D.) in the direction of Athens.
– On the A71 motorway (Lefktro-Sparti), from the Sparta interchange (45+000 A.D.) to the Lefktro interchange (0+000) in the direction of Lefktro.
– On the National Road Antirrio – Arta – Ioannina in the direction to Antirrio.
– On the National Road Thessaloniki – Polygyros (E.O.16), from the boundaries of Thessaloniki P.E. (Agia Anastasia junction) to the bridge of Thermi in the direction of Thessaloniki.
– On the A3 motorway (Central Greece), from the Kalambaka A/K (136+292), to its intersections with the A1 motorway (A.TH.E. motorway) in the direction of Lamia – Athens.
– Motorway A52: Road connection Aktio with the North-South road axis (Amvrakia Odos) from x/th 0+001 (Aktio) to x/th (48+940) connection with Ionia Odos/Amvrakia A/K, in the direction of Ionia (Amvrakia A/K).

Excluded from the traffic ban:

3651/2008, the trucks of ELTA, the trucks of the delivery companies, the public (F.D.X.) and private (F.I.X.) trucks transporting live animals, perishable foodstuffs, as mentioned in the international agreement ATP, (article 3 of Chapter II of No. 50786/3319/2014 (B’ 2418), provided that the percentage of the load of the above products transported is at least 10% of the payload.
– The towed vehicles if they provide road assistance work under Articles 1 and 6 of Law 3651/2008 (Government Gazette A 44/18.03.2008) and do not carry other materials or equipment beyond those necessary for the provision of services for the road assistance work and have documents or relevant electronic information on the urgency of their mission for the provision of road assistance.
– Water tankers (water trucks) are used when they are moving to respond to forest fires.
– Trucks (refrigerated vehicles) of public (F.D.H.) and private (F.I.H.) use transporting fresh fruit and vegetable products.
– Trucks transporting by-products of animal origin for inactivation, under Regulation EC 1069/2009, provided that they have a relevant permit from the Veterinary Directorate of the relevant Region and are accompanied by the required commercial document.
– The trucks of the Public Utility Organizations (DEDDIE, ADMIE, OTE, Natural Gas, etc.) when they move for the restoration of emergency failures of their networks and only if they are accompanied by a written order of the relevant organization.
– Tankers carrying fuel for the refuelling of fire-fighting equipment, provided that this is supported by appropriate documents or vouchers.
– Trucks transporting equipment for musical and theatrical performances, and trucks used to perform and transport equipment for the coverage of television and film events.
– Trucks carrying oxygen for medical purposes.
– The project machinery of the ICRC and the trucks used for the response to emergencies, at the request of the competent Civil Protection service and with a relevant decision of the locally competent Traffic Directorate.
– Emergency vehicles.
– The trucks and project machinery of the concession companies managing the motorways and their subcontractors are to carry out the work entrusted to them without hindrance.
– The lorries of the “Smile of the Child” Organisation.
– The trucks transporting racing cars and the trucks modified into motorized repair-maintenance vehicles (service) provide assistance to racing cars.
– Trucks carrying military equipment.
– Trucks carrying material under the jurisdiction of the Greek Atomic Energy Commission.