vehicle circulation fees

Those caught in the digital trap will be required to pay the stipulated fines. In cases of non-compliance they will face a doubling of the fines, and vehicles will lose their license plates and registration.

Owners of vehicles declared as immobilized but found on the road will face stricter penalties and fines

The vehicle insurance initiative is part of a major effort to tackle the scourge of uninsured cars, motorcycles and trucks in the country

Some other related fines in the pipeline, such as those for decommissioned vehicles found to be in circulation, are as steep as 10,000 euros

Furthermore, the process also simplifies the removal of deceased persons' vehicles without transferring ownership to heirs.

According to reports, at least half a million vehicles in Greece are uninsured, while the number of those without inspections is unknown

"Our goal is to avoid continuous extensions and move towards a system that is stable so that extensions are not needed", the Minister Theocharis said