Greek authorities have identified two motorcyclists, aged 27 and 21, who were filmed racing at speeds exceeding 250 km/h on the Attiki Odos, a major motorway encircling Athens. The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed the riders performing dangerous stunts and weaving through traffic at extreme speed.
Both men now face criminal charges for repeated dangerous driving, with police confirming that their behavior posed a serious risk to public safety.
Repeated Reckless Behavior
According to police, the two riders engaged in high-speed racing “for display and thrill-seeking purposes,” performing wheelies and abrupt maneuvers on the busy highway. Investigators later discovered that the pair had exhibited similar reckless conduct in the past, prompting further scrutiny of their driving history.
Following a detailed investigation, officers seized one of the motorcycles, which was located at a private repair shop. During the confiscation, another individual was arrested for obstructing police operations.
History of Traffic Violations
Authorities revealed that both suspects had previously come to police attention for similar offenses.
- The 27-year-old had earlier been charged with dangerous driving and interference with road safety.
- The 21-year-old had accumulated over €2,600 in traffic fines for ignoring police signals, reckless maneuvers, riding without a helmet, and using an obscured license plate. His driving license had been suspended for 455 days.
The two men voluntarily appeared at the local traffic police department on Wednesday, November 5, after being identified from the viral footage. The case file has since been forwarded to the public prosecutor for further action.
Growing Crackdown on Reckless Driving
The incident comes as Greece introduces stricter traffic laws, with new penalties reaching up to €8,000 for excessive speeding and €2,000 for mobile phone use while driving. Authorities have intensified efforts to tackle dangerous driving behavior, particularly among young riders, following a series of fatal road accidents in recent years.
