Twelve people they lost their lives and 578 were injured (14 severe, 564 slight) in 494 traffic accidents and accidentswhich took place in April in Attica.

According to the Attica Traffic Directorate, the main causes of these traffic accidents were driving without prudence and caution, the violation of regulatory signs and the violation of traffic rules by pedestrians, while the non-use of protective helmets by drivers and passengers of two-wheelers aggravated, in in many cases, the severity of their injury.

At the same time, in the same period of time as part of the targeted actions implemented by the Attica Traffic Directorate for traffic policing and upgrading the level of road safety, 16,273 violations were confirmed, of which 722 were misdemeanors.

Indicatively confirmed:

– 407 violations for driving under the influence of alcohol, of which 35 were misdemeanors,

– 1,637 speed limit violations,

– 128 offenses for violating a red light,

– 313 violations for mobile phone use,

– 643 violations for not using a seat belt,

– 588 violations for not wearing a protective helmet and,

– 41 violations for dangerous maneuvers.