In practice increased road safety measures throughout the territory, due to the holding of the European elections on June 9, ELAS is proceeding from tomorrow Friday, with the aim of creating conditions for smooth and safe road traffic and facilitating citizens in their movements, as well as in the prevention of traffic accidents.

The measures are gradually being developed from Friday until Monday, June 10 and they will escalate – peak during the hours – days of mass exit-entry of vehicles, to and from the major urban centers.

The planning was carried out by the Traffic Policing Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters and includes the basic directions for the development of measures throughout the country’s road network, as well as the individual interventions, based on local problems and the particular traffic conditions that prevail , by wider area or region.

The design of the measures includes:

  • increased traffic measures at the entrances and exits of 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.),
  • increased police presence and enhanced policing of the points of the road network, where there is a frequency of traffic accidents.

The Hellenic Police reminds all drivers and road users again that “road safety is everyone’s business”.

In this context, ELAS recommends to citizens:

  • Before traveling, they should do a technical check on their vehicle and be informed about the condition of the road network and the 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 controllers.
  • Do not use mobile phones or other distracting devices while driving.
  • Not to consume alcoholic beverages if they are going to drive.
  • To protect children riding in the vehicle, using child seats.
  • They must necessarily “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 with responsibility and caution.