“One of the important violations of Greek drivers while driving is the use of a mobile phone. “It’s an issue we need to address immediately.” This important point was made by him Thessaloniki Traffic Director, Thomas Germanoswho attended a driving safety event and sent the message that in no case we should not talk on the cell phone while driving.
“The use of mobile phones is largely done by drivers. Now, they not only talk, but send messages, surf, send emails. No off-road driver told us he was talking on his cell phone at the time. Something needs to be done about this. Since the buzzer in the car for the seat belt years ago, the percentage of drivers who use it has increased. Now, there are very few who do not use a seat belt. “Now the carmakers have to find a way to turn off their cell phones while driving.” said Mr. Germanos.
Also, the company “Ipsos” conducted a survey, which showed that 11% of European drivers was already involved or close to being involved in an accident while using the phone while driving. In fact, 76% of European drivers admit that while driving there are some seconds that do not look at the road, but deal with their cell phone while 53% say they talk on the phone while driving using bluetooth with built-in speakers in the car.
The automakers, wanting to address the issue, have integrated all mobile phone touch screen functions, so as not to distract the driver while driving. Distracting yourself even for a second can have bad results. The same research shows that 22% send or read text messages or e-mails while driving, 21% use an app to alert other drivers to specific events happening in the area, 32% use a headset to talk on the phone and 23% calls holding the phone in his hands.
It is noted that the law on this subject is particularly strict. According to article 29 par. 1 lit. a. of Law 4530/2018, in the provisions of the new KOK, drivers of vehicles that use a mobile phone in motion without wireless headphones or without it being placed in a special place for open listening are punished by on-site removal of traffic data and driving license ( diploma), by the person certifying the violation, for 60 days.
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