In the National Road Safety Planwhich spans four main axes: Safe Roads – Responsible Drivers – Traffic Education – Fair Rules for Allsaid the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Costas Karamanlisat an event of the Road Safety Institute “Panos Mylonas” and the Association of Greek Transport Specialists.
Mr. Karamanlis reported that in our country the deadly traffic accidents decreased by 54% in the last decade and this is the largest decrease among the countries of the European Union.
“This is a national success in which all and first of all the Greek drivers participate. But is that enough? Absolutely not “, he added and stressed that for the government of New Democracy and personally for the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Road Safety has been set from the beginning as an absolute priority and national goal.
The Ministry Infrastructure, underlined Mr. Karamanlis, gives special importance to upgrading the safety of the road network. “Modern roads mean safer roads, they mean fewer accidents,” he said.
He mentioned the project as a typical example Patras-Towerwhich after so many years and the criminal errorsas he said, of the previous government is starting, while at the same time extensive road safety interventions are being carried out on the existing highway.
“We are building new roads and upgrading the existing ones. With one goal: security“, He added.
Mr. Karamanlis also referred to major projects starting across the country: E65 in Central Greece, Patras-Pyrgos, VOAK in Crete, Kalamata-Rizomylos-Pilos-ethoni, Aktio-Amvrakia, Bralos-Amfissa, Thessaloniki-Edessa, Drama-Amfipoli, Bypass and Ch Ψαχνών.
He also stressed that at the same time with the separate program of point surgeries that takes place in 13 regionsroad safety is restored in 7,000 dangerous placesσε 80 roads across the country.
The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport stressed that at the same time the driving behavior of Greeks must be further improved. He therefore welcomed the “Drive in the Moment” initiative. An application that aims to raise awareness, especially among young people, about the serious issue of distraction while using a mobile phone while driving.
Mr. Karamanlis also referred to the change in the system of training and examination of new drivers.
“We have created a modern, innovative framework, so that we can finally end the dangerous Greek habit, for some to first get the diploma and then, on the road, to learn how – how to drive,” he stressed.
He noted, however, that the most responsible behavior is often achieved by applying a clearly defined sanction framework, strict where necessary, but fair to all.
“So we are moving forward with the revision of the Road Traffic Code, taking into account the international experience and applying a new philosophy in practice. Our goal is for the new KOK to act as a real deterrent to violations that endanger human life.
And of course to set a clear framework of rules around micro-mobility, which is now an integral part of modern urban mobility “, added Mr. Karamanlis, concluding:
“Road safety is a practical proof of social responsibility. It is a serious issue and therefore can only be taken seriously. With a plan and a program. Not with wish lists. That is exactly what our government is doing. “
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