Emergency measures in view of October 28 by the Greek Police, including a traffic ban on certain vehicles. Specifically, increased road safety measures have been planned for the period from today, Friday 25 to Monday, October 28, 2024, with the aim of the safe movement of citizens and the prevention of traffic accidents.
Measures on the entire road network due to 28 October
The planning was carried out by the Traffic Policing Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters and includes the basic directions for the development of measures throughout the country’s road network, as well as the individual interventions, based on local problems and the particular traffic conditions that prevail , by wider area or region.
The planning of the measures includes the measures for the three days of October 28
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.
Increased traffic measures at the entrances and exits of large urban centers, where heavy vehicle traffic is observed.
Regulation of traffic with pedestrian traffic controllers, at key intersections, to avoid traffic congestion.
Ensuring timely cooperation and coordination with all co-competent Bodies – Services, where this is required,
Establishment of general and special traffic control teams, focusing attention on the verification of dangerous violations (excessive speed, driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal overtaking, etc.), as well as violations that, based on statistical data, are responsible for causing serious traffic accidents (use mobile phones while driving).
Increased traffic measures in places where there is a mass gathering of passengers (airports, ports, stations, etc.)
Local traffic arrangements, in which festive events will take place.
Presence of traffic wardens at the Toll Stations of the Country to facilitate traffic, inform and advise drivers and passengers.
Informing the citizens through the Communication Services, in any case where it becomes necessary to inform the public widely about the existence of any traffic and other problems.
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 Police 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.
In this context, drivers are requested to:
to be informed about the weather and the condition of the road network,
be especially careful when driving,
to faithfully follow the provisions of the Road Traffic Code,
drive at low speeds to better control their vehicle,
in any case to comply with the instructions of the traffic police.
ELAS reminds us that the correct driving behavior of drivers and compliance with traffic rules are basic conditions both for safe movement and for avoiding traffic accidents.
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.
Specifically for the exit current, the traffic ban for trucks will be in effect on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For the input current, the ban will be valid on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 16:00 to 23:00.
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