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Greek authorities are reminding motorists of the strict penalties introduced under the country’s updated Road Traffic Code, warning that speeding offenses can lead to hefty fines, license suspensions and significantly tougher sanctions for repeat violations.

The regulations, which have been in force for the past nine months, impose escalating penalties based on the severity of the speeding offense.

According to the rules, drivers exceeding the speed limit by more than 20 km/h (12 mph) face a €150 fine and a 20-day driver’s license suspension.

Exceeding the limit by more than 30 km/h (19 mph) carries a €350 fine and a one-month license suspension.

Drivers caught traveling more than 50 km/h (31 mph) above the speed limit face a €700 fine and a two-month suspension.

Those caught driving at speeds exceeding 200 km/h (124 mph) face the harshest first-time penalty: a €2,000 fine and the loss of their driver’s license for one year.

Cameras and Digital Notifications

Authorities noted that while some mobile traffic enforcement units operate from known locations, fixed cameras automatically record violations. Drivers receive notifications within minutes on their mobile phones and through their personal accounts on the Greek government portal, gov.gr.

The system also allows drivers to challenge violations digitally, eliminating direct contact with local police stations in an effort to reduce favoritism and the cancellation of traffic tickets.

Repeat Offenses Bring Much Harsher Sanctions

The updated code applies enhanced penalties for repeat offenses committed within a five-year period.

A second offense involving driving more than 50 km/h above the speed limit results in a €1,000 fine and a six-month license suspension.

A third offense within five years increases the penalty to a €2,000 fine and a one-year suspension.

For drivers caught traveling above 200 km/h, penalties become substantially more severe. A second offense carries a €4,000 fine, while a third offense within five years results in an €8,000 fine and the loss of driving privileges for four years.

Authorities noted that, in some cases, the financial penalty for repeated extreme speeding can exceed the value of the vehicle itself.