The Hellenic Police, on the occasion of the upcoming festive season Holy Spirithas planned to take increased road safety measures on the road network of the entire country.

In particular, the design of the measures includes:

– increased traffic measures on inputs-outputs large urban centers, where a lot of vehicle traffic is observed,
– increased traffic measures in places where mass passenger traffic is observed (airports, ports, stations, etc.), as well as in parts of the road network, where there is a frequency of traffic accidents,
– development of measures and special actions within the cities, as well as in places where, due to festive events, there is an increased traffic of road users,
– formation of general and special traffic engineering teams controls (especially for certifying dangerous violations, such as excessive speeddriving under the influence alcoholusing a mobile phone while driving, not wearing a protective helmet – zone security, irregular overtaking and crossing of double dividing lines, etc.),

It is pointed out that, throughout the implementation of the measures, both the personnel and the means of the Hellenic Police, mainly the Traffic Police Services, will be on increased operational readiness. Specifically, patrol cars, motorcycles and conventional vehicles will be made available, with the corresponding personnel and equipment for the effective policing of the country’s road network.

At the same time, for the safer movement of vehicles and the improvement of road traffic during the period, in addition to the measures to facilitate traffic that will be taken at the local level, a ban on the movement of trucks with a maximum permissible weight of more than 3.5 tons will apply as follows:

On Friday 2 June 2023, from 16:00 to 22:00 and on Saturday 3 June 2023, from 08:00 to 13:00, for the output current:

• On the A8 highway (Athens-Patra) from the Elefsina Toll (Ex. 26+500) to the Rio Toll (Ex. 199+660).
• On the A1 highway (Athens-Thessaloniki-Evzoni), from the junction Ag. Stefanou (Kryoneri) (X.T. 27+960) to the intersection of Bralos (X.T. 203+065), from the Roditsa (Lamia) junction (X.T. 212+625) to the Rahon Fthiotida junction ( X.Th. 242+479), from the Makryhori toll (X.Th. 374+291) to the Leptokaryas junction (X.Th. 410+359).
• On the National Highway of Thessaloniki-N. Moudanion, from the Thermi flyover to the N. Moudanion interchange (61.5 km).
• On the A11 highway (Schimatari – Chalkida), from its intersection with the A1 highway (P.O. 65+820) to the high bridge of Chalkida (P.O. 12+300).
• On the National Highway of Thessaloniki – Kavala, from the 11th km (P.T. 11+340) to the intersection of Leo Amfipoli (P.T. 97 + 550).
• On the A5 highway (Ionia Odos) from the “Charilaos Trikoupis” bridge (P.O. 0+000) to the end of Ionia Odos (P.O. 200+991).
• On the A7 highway (Central Peloponnese), on the way to Kalamata, from the Corinth Expressway (P.O. 85+300) to the Sparta Roundabout (P.O. 240+800) (Kalamata Ring Road).
• On the A71 highway (Lefktro-Sparti) from the A/K Lefktro (0+000) to the A/K Spartis (P.O. 45+000).
• On the Ioannina – Arta – Antirrio National Highway in the direction of Antirrio.
• On the Thessaloniki – Polygyrou National Highway (E.O.16), from the Thermi flyover to the limits of the P.E. Thessaloniki (Agia Anastasia node).

On Monday 5 June 2023, from 16:00 to 23:00, for the input current:

• On the A8 highway (Athens-Patras), in the direction of Athens, from the Rio Toll (Ex. 199+660) to the Elefsina Toll (Ex. 26+500).
• On the A1 highway (Athens-Thessaloniki-Evzoni), in the direction of Athens, from the Leptokaryas interchange (Ext. 410+359) to the Makryhori toll road (Ext. 374+291), from the Rahon Fthiotida interchange ( X.Th. 242+479) to the Roditsa (Lamia) junction (X.Th. 212+625), and from the intersection of Bralos (X.Th. 203+065) to the Ag. Stefanou (Kryoneri) (C.Th. 27+960)
• On the N. Moudanion – Thessaloniki National Highway from the N. Moudanion junction (61.5 km) to the Thermi flyover.
• On the A11 highway (Schimatari – Chalkida), upstream towards Schimatari, from the high bridge of Chalkida (P.O. 12+300) until its intersection with the A1 highway (P.O. 65+820).
• On the Kavala-Thessaloniki National Highway from the Leo Amfipoli intersection (P.T. 97+550) to the 11th km (P.T. 11+340) of it.
• On the A5 highway (Ionia Odos), in the direction of Antirrio, from the end of Ionia Odos (P.O. 200+991) to the “Charilaos Trikoupis” bridge (P.O. 0+000).
• On the A7 highway (Central Peloponnese), in the direction of Athens, from the Spartis Roundabout (P.O. 240+800) (Kalamata Ring Road) to the Corinth Expressway (P.O. 85+300).
• On the A71 highway (Lefktro-Sparti), in the direction of Lefktro, from A/K Spartis (P.O. 45+000) to A/K Lefktro (0+000).
• On the Ioannina – Arta – Antirrio National Highway in the direction of Ioannina.
• On the Thessaloniki – Polygyrou National Highway (E.O.16), from the boundaries of P.E. Thessaloniki (Agia Anastasia junction) to Thermi flyover.

Excluded from the curfew:

• The vehicles that offer roadside assistance, in accordance with Law 3651/2008, the trucks of ELTA, the trucks of press distribution companies, the trucks of public (F.D.X.) and private use (F.I. X.) that transport live animals, perishable foodstuffs as referred to in the international ATP agreement {article 3 of Chapter II of the joint ministerial decision 50786/3319/2014 (B’ 2418)}, as long as the percentage of the cargo of the above products transported is at least 10% of the payload.
• Water tankers (water tankers) when they move to deal with forest fires.
• Trucks (refrigerators) for public (VAT) and private use (VAT) that transport fresh fruit and vegetable products.
• Trucks transporting by-products of animal origin for inactivation, in accordance with regulation EC 1069/2009, as long as they have a relevant license from the Directorate of Veterinary Medicine of the relevant Region and are accompanied by the prescribed commercial document.
• The trucks of the Public Utility Organizations (DEDDIE, ADMIE, OTE, Natural Gas, etc.) when moving to repair emergency damage to their networks and only if they are accompanied by a written order from the relevant organization.
• Tanker vehicles that transport fuel for the refueling of fire fighting equipment, as long as this is proven by appropriate documents or documents.
• Trucks transporting music and theater equipment and trucks used to perform and transport equipment for the coverage of television and film events.
• Trucks carrying oxygen for medical purposes.
• DESE’s work machines and trucks used to deal with emergencies, upon request of the competent Civil Protection service and with a relevant decision of the locally competent Traffic Directorate.
• Trucks carrying election materials, as long as this is proven by supporting documents.
• Emergency vehicles.
• The trucks and work machines of the concession companies that manage the highways and their subcontractors, in order to smoothly carry out the work assigned to them.
• The trucks of the Organization “The Smile of the Child”.

In addition, it again reminds all drivers and road users that road safety is everyone’s business. In this context, the Police recommends to citizens:

• Before traveling, to have their vehicle inspected and informed about the state of the road network and weather conditions.
• Be especially careful while driving and observe the rules of the Road Traffic Code.
• To respect the road markings and comply with the instructions of the traffic wardens.
• Do not use mobile phones or other distracting devices while driving.
• Not to consume alcoholic beverages if they are going to drive.
• To protect the children riding in the vehicle, using child seats.
• Must “wear” seat belts, just like helmets on motorcycles.
• Not to overestimate their driving skills and the technical capabilities of their vehicles.
• To respect and protect fellow passengers and fellow human beings who use the road network, driving their vehicle responsibly and carefully.