From Monday, October 16, 2023 until Friday, July 19, 2024, the restrictive measures of vehicle traffic in the center of Athens (Little Ring).

According to the police, the boundaries of the Little Ring are defined by the following streets and avenues:

L. Alexandras – Zakharov – L. Mesogeion – Fidippidou – Michalakopoulou – Sp. Merkouri – Vryaxidos – Ymitou – Iliou Island – Ambr. Frantzi – L. Andr. Sygrou – Hamosterna – Piraeus – Iera Odos – L. Konstantinoupoleos – Achilleos – Pl. Karaiskaki – Karolou – Marni – 28 October (Patesion) – L. Alexandras.

In the border boulevards and streets of Mikros Daktiliou, the restriction measures do not apply.

In the streets and boulevards enclosed by the Small Ring, only rotating traffic of I.X.E. is allowed. cars, as well as trucks for private use with a maximum permissible laden vehicle mass (MAMF) of up to 2.2 tons, based on the last digit of their registration number (odd – even).

The vehicles of the categories that are exempt from the restrictions, as well as the vehicles of the categories that are required to be equipped with special permits, which are granted by the Attica Traffic Directorate, according to the provisions of No. 305235/F. 911 of 12/13.10.2023 (Government Gazette 5980, vol. B) of Joint Ministerial Decision.

For the vehicles of permanent residents inside the Little Ring, special entry-exit zones are provided and a special card is issued by the competent Services of the Municipality of Athens.

The applications from the beneficiaries will be submitted in compliance with the currently applicable health protection measures, during the days Monday to Friday and from 08:00′ to 14:00′ & Saturday from 08:00′ to 12:00′ at the headquarters of the Directorate Traffic of Attica [Θ. Δηλιγιάννη 24-26, Γραφείο Δακτυλίου στο ισόγειο του κτιρίου (είσοδος από οδό Σάμου), τηλ.210-5284142, e–mail: [email protected]] by presenting, in addition to the more specific documents/justifications and photocopies of the interested party:

  • a) Traffic Permit of the vehicle.
  • b) Driving License of the drivers.
  • c) Valid Technical Inspection Certificate (K.T.E.O.).
  • d) Valid insurance policy.

The special traffic permits on the Small Ring that were granted by the Attica Traffic Directorate for the period 2022-2023 cease to be valid.

II. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The days and hours of validity of all the above restrictive measures are as follows:

– Monday to Thursday, hours 07.00 to 20.00,

– Friday, hours 07.00 to 15.00.

On Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, as well as days when workers are on strike in all Public Transport, the measures do not apply.

According to the police, the violators of these restrictive measures are punished according to the provisions of article 52 par. 6 of the Road Traffic Code.