The Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence It is at an advanced stage of implementing one of the largest road safety projects in recent years: Supply, Installation and System Operation cameras of violations Road Traffic Code.

The main objective of the project is to enhance road safety, direct and uninterrupted infringement surveillance and to ensure transparency in imposing fines.

According to recent statements of Minister of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence, Dimitris Papastergiouthe cameras will be launched in 2026, and during the year, the installation of the information system is expected to be completed.

The procedure, which is in the consultation phase with the assignment authority of the “MAE Information Society”implemented on behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport as well as the Ministry Citizen Protection.

The project, with a duration of 11 years, has a budget of EUR 93.8 million and is funded by the fines to be certified and collected, in accordance with the provisions of the new Road Traffic Code and the relevant regulatory framework.

The investment includes the supply and installation of 2,000 fixed cameras to monitor infringements such as the breach of the red traffic light, the exceeding speed limits and the illegal use of bus stripes, as well as 500 mobile systems mounted on vehicles and buses, capable of recording plates.

The cameras will be interconnected with the Single National Digital Recording and Management & Fine Management System.

In addition, specialized software will be developed, ELAS staff will be trained. and will be offered support services for ten years.

The design is the “MAE Information Society” As an authority, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport as the owner of the project and funding body, while the operator is the Ministry itself, in cooperation with the Ministry of Citizen Protection.

Committees and thematic working groups will be set up to successfully complete the project.

The total cost is distributed to approximately € 41.7 million for equipment and more than € 52 million for services, which include installation, education, test operation, management, support and telecommunications connections.