A new digital traffic enforcement system using smart cameras has entered pilot operation in Greece, marking a significant step toward the modernization of road safety controls and traffic violation management.
The Digital Traffic Violation Certification System has been operating on a trial basis since late March 2026. Introduced under legislation adopted in 2025, the initiative is designed to replace handwritten traffic citations with a fully digital process that emphasizes transparency, faster processing and more effective use of enforcement resources.
The pilot project is being implemented through cooperation between several government ministries responsible for public safety, digital governance, and transport infrastructure.
How the System Works
The new system currently relies on two sources for detecting violations.
The first involves cameras monitoring dedicated bus lanes, identifying traffic and parking violations. The second uses a network of smart cameras capable of detecting a range of offenses, including failure to wear a helmet or seatbelt, speeding, running red lights, and using a mobile phone while driving.
Authorities say the technology is intended to support traffic police operations and improve day-to-day enforcement efficiency while maintaining transparency and protecting citizens’ rights.
Early Results From the Pilot Phase
According to official figures, 2,453 digital traffic fines have already been issued and delivered through the system.
A total of 420 appeals have been submitted, representing 17.12% of all fines issued. Of those appeals, 52 were accepted, accounting for 2.11% of the total number of violations recorded.
Most successful appeals were linked to technical or procedural issues, including discrepancies in recorded times, unclear identifying details, or cases involving vehicles with specific exemptions related to seatbelt regulations. Other appeals were accepted for substantive reasons, such as health-related circumstances.
Officials say the data collected during the pilot phase is playing a key role in refining both the technical and operational aspects of the system.
