Fourteen people lost their lives and 569 were injured in 501 traffic accidents and accidents, which occurred in November, in the region of Attica.

In particular, the following were noted:

  • 14 fatal traffic accidents with 14 dead,
  • 13 serious traffic accidents with 15 seriously injured,
  • 474 minor traffic accidents with 554 minor injuries.

According to the Attica Traffic Directorate, the main causes of these 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 a protective helmet by the drivers and passengers of the two-wheelers aggravated, in many cases, the severity of their injury.

At the same time, in the same period of time, as part of targeted actions by the Attica Traffic Directorate for traffic policing and upgrading the level of road safety in the Attica region, 32,918 violations were confirmed, of which 1,373 were misdemeanors.

Indicatively confirmed:

  • 1,032 violations for driving under the influence of alcohol, of which 69 were misdemeanors,
  • 1,894 speed limit violations,
  • 374 offenses for breaking a red light,
  • 494 offenses for mobile phone use,
  • 1,537 violations for not using a seat belt,
  • 3,247 violations for not wearing a protective helmet and,
  • 59 offenses for dangerous maneuvers.