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Thousands of drivers in Greece risk hefty fines over handsfree phone use under new highway code

What is allowed and what is forbidden

Alcoclock in new cars from July 2026: what the EU rule really means for drivers

New cars registered in the EU must be ready for an alcohol interlock device, but drivers will not be asked to take a breath test every time they start the engine

Greece cracks down on foreign-plated cars with heavy fines and possible seizure

Foreign residents, expats, second-home owners and long-stay visitors in Greece who drive cars with foreign licence plates must check that their paperwork is in order

Cameras caught Tsitsipas driving his Lotus at 210 km/h on Attiki Odos – He received a digital fine

The 28-year-old tennis player was among the first to receive the digital fine via gov.gr as he was recorded by the new “smart cameras”

The Greek behind the wheel: How far (or close) from “Mpispikis” he is — Driver profiles & types

The annual IPSOS poll across 11 European countries captures the profile of Greek drivers — they see the road as their own, disobedience goes hand in hand with excessive self-confidence — 82% use their phone or GPS while driving

Justin Timberlake: Arrested for Drunk Driving

Justin Timberlake: Arrested for Drunk DrivingThe 43-year-old was arrested on Monday night and is expected to appear in court

Unbelievable! Dog driving a car in Slovakia

The owner was fined

Hot Ria Antoniou drives topless on Italian highway (video)

Only her seatbelt covered her nipple

Athens is one of the worst cities in the world to drive, global study finds

The Greek capital ranked 90th from 100 cities

New battery design “could fully charge electric cars in 10 minutes”!

It will tackle “range anxiety”, in which drivers fear running out of juice before they reach their destination on a long journey

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