A man was arrested after driving 240 km/h on a major Greek national highway during a coordinated overnight police operation targeting dangerous driving and alcohol impairment, authorities announced.

After viral reports claimed new fines for drinking coffee or wearing jackets while driving, Greece’s Transport Ministry confirmed that such everyday habits remain perfectly legal under the new traffic code

Hundreds of new “smart” cameras are being installed across Athens to automatically record traffic violations. Fines will be sent directly to drivers by mail or online through gov.gr

Over 14,000 checks in three days targeted violations under the new traffic code, with arrests and heavy fines for dangerous driving

The most fundamental change in the new code is the introduction of the concept of recidivism. For the first time, penalties for frequent or repeated violations will not be offset—they will be cumulative

One of the most significant changes is the introduction of automated digital enforcement starting in September 2025

Greece ranks seventh among European countries with the highest rates of road fatalities.

Scheduled between 9am and 3pm, the strike will culminate with a march towards the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

The Greek government will table a new Traffic Code for discussion in Parliament by the end of September to crack down on road violations and increase traffic safety

Authorities said 52,000 traffic stops and checks were conducted between June and August in Attica Prefecture, which includes the greater Athens-Piraeus area

Wearing 'heavy clothing' while driving and an impolite gesture now punishable by a fine as per the traffic code - a loosely written article takes aim at vehicular 'erotic encounters'