In the implementation of increased road safety measures throughout the territory due to the holding of the European elections on June 9, EL.AS is proceeding, 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 accidents.

In particular, the measures are gradually developed from today, Friday, June 7 up to Monday, June 10 and will be escalated during the hours – days of mass exit – entry of vehicles, from and to 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 once again that “road safety is everyone’s business”. In this context, ELAS recommends to citizens:

• Before traveling, to perform a technical check on their vehicle and to be 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.

• Respect the road markings and comply with the instructions of the traffic police.

• 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 other people who use the road network, driving their vehicle responsibly and carefully.