The taking of increased road safety measures has been planned by Greek Police ahead of her celebration October 28thduring space from Friday 24 October to Tuesday 28 October 2025with the aim of the safe movement of citizens and the prevention of traffic accidents.

The planning of the measures was carried out in the context of more specific orders from the Hellenic Police headquarters for full and continuous activation, coordination and supervision of all Traffic Services, in order to ensure smooth and safe traffic conditions throughout the country’s road network.

The measures announced by ELAS include:

* policing of the road network by sector, based on the particular traffic conditions of each region,

* increased police presence and targeted policing at the points of the road network, where there is a frequency of traffic accidents,

* intensive traffic policing measures at the entrances and exits of large urban centers, where an increased flow of traffic is observed,

* special actions and increased traffic measures within cities,

* increased traffic measures in places where there is a mass gathering of passengers (airports, ports, stations, etc.),

* formation of general and special traffic control teams, focusing attention on the verification of dangerous violations, as well as violations that, based on statistical data, are responsible for causing serious traffic accidents (excessive speed, driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal overtaking, use of mobile phones while driving, failure to use a protective helmet and seat belt, violation of double separator etc.),

* timely ensuring cooperation and coordination with all co-competent bodies – Services, where this is required,

* informing the citizens through the competent Communication Services of the House, in any case where it becomes necessary to inform the public widely about the existence of any traffic and other problems.

In addition, as pointed out in the relevant announcement, throughout the implementation of the measures, both the personnel and the means of the Hellenic Police, mainly the Traffic Services, will be on increased operational readiness. Specifically, patrol cars, motorcycles and conventional vehicles will be made available, with the corresponding personnel and equipment for the effective policing of the country’s road network.

Traffic ban for trucks over 3.5 tons during the October 28 celebration

In addition to the above measures and for the safer movement of vehicles and the improvement of road traffic during the celebration of October 28, apart from the traffic facilitation measures that will be taken at the local level, a ban on the movement of trucks with a maximum permissible weight of more than 3.5 tons will also apply.

Specifically, for the outlet stream, the traffic ban for trucks will be in effect on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

For the input current, the ban will be valid on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 16:00 to 23:00.