Athens steps up electric scooter checks as new law targets under-17 riders and tightens penalties
New legislation bans under-17s from electric scooters, introduces mandatory insurance and creates a digital registry while riders caught without helmets face fines
“Blitz” traffic police checks in Attica: 41 arrests in one week – 17 for driving under the influence of alcohol
999 vehicles immobilized, of which 148 were towed, while 436 driving licenses and 1,382 vehicle registration certificates were confiscated
The new Road Traffic Code brings the first positive results: Noticeable reduction in fatal road accidents in Attica
Deaths decreased by 24%, serious accidents by 33%, and drivers’ road behavior shows clear improvement