Seventeen people lost their lives and 661 were injured (15 seriously, 646 slightly) in 553 traffic accidents and accidents, which occurred in June, in the region of 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 the drivers and passengers of the 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, 21,179 violations were confirmed, of which 1,029 were misdemeanors.

Indicatively confirmed:

– 592 violations for driving under the influence of alcohol, of which 39 were misdemeanors,

– 2,067 speed limit violations,

– 196 offenses for violating a red light,

– 421 violations for mobile phone use,

– 916 violations for not using a seat belt,

– 1,896 violations for not using a protective helmet and,

– 44 violations for dangerous maneuvers.