As part of efforts to curb traffic violations, the Greek Transport Ministry approved the installation of cameras on public transport and along six major roads in Athens.

The move is part of a broader plan to address dangerous driving behaviors such as excessive speeding, running red lights, and the improper use of mobile phones while driving.

In the first phase of the program, cameras will be fitted on 10 public buses. Authorities said clear signage will be placed on all vehicles equipped with cameras to inform passengers and drivers.

In addition to public transport, fixed cameras will be installed at specific points on six major roads:

On Syngrou Avenue at the following locations:

-Skra: monitoring speed, helmet use, seat belts, and mobile phone use

-Thyateiron: monitoring speed violations

-Priene: monitoring speed violations

On Mesogeion–Chalandri Avenue cameras will record red-light violations, targeting vehicles from behind so the traffic signal is visible.

On Vouliagmenis-Tinou Avenue cameras will also focus on red-light violations and will capture vehicles from the rear.

On Amalias Avenue, in front of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, cameras will monitor red-light violations as well as helmet, seat belt, and mobile phone use.

AI-powered traffic cameras were first fitted on major roads in the Greek capital in December 2025. While these systems have already recorded thousands of violations, fines have not yet been issued, as most of the technology is still operating under a pilot phase.

Officials from the Greek Transport and Digital Governance ministries said the data collected is being used to assess system performance. Based on the results, authorities plan to move forward with a public tender to procure up to 2,000 smart traffic cameras nationwide in the future.