Police knowledge exhibits a rise in harmful visitors violations in western Greece within the first half of 2024 in comparison with the identical interval in 2023.
Within the three regional models in western Greece – Achaia, Ilia and Aetolia-Acarnania – 21,681 harmful violations had been recorded, a rise from 21,171 within the earlier 12 months.
Among the many most typical violations amongst automotive and motorbike drivers had been rushing, not utilizing seat belts and helmets, missed roadworthiness exams (KTEO) and driving with worn tires.
As well as, numerous criminals had been fined for making a harmful transfer and for operating pink lights. Along with checking for harmful violations, alcohol checks had been additionally carried out.
In response to police knowledge, 28,340 roadside breathalyzer exams had been carried out within the first half of 2024, leading to 846 drivers being recognized as drunk.
As compared, 26,585 exams got in the identical interval in 2023, with 1,006 drivers discovered to be driving drunk.