Campaign ‘Zero tolerance to Non -use helmet’ start today, Greek Police Traffic Services across the country, with the aim of gradual and universal Compliance of bicycles and EPIO (Lightweight electric vehicle).
As noted in the announcement, the intensification of controls across the country is part of a targeted planning of the Police Department of the Hellenic Police Headquarters covering all of the mopeds, motorcycles, three -wheelers and renters.
In particular, according to the central axes of the action, they will take place:
- Catholic and systematic controls to comply with the obligation to use helmet, to drivers and passengers, by all traffic services, police departments and OEPTAs, based on the Traffic Operational Traffic Drafts, based on the Traffic Services,
- Specialty checks on business rental businesses and distribution employers to comply with their obligations, in accordance with the current labor and administrative legislation,
- Rigorous imposition of the projected sanctions and
- Cooperation and development of joint actions with relevant bodies, with the aim of enhancing traffic education and collective responsibility.
It is noted from ELAS that, despite the intensive checks, the number of dead and severe injuries to traffic accidents remains high, with non -use of helmets being a decisive factor in worsening the consequences.
At the same time, the announcement emphasizes that “with the establishment of the new Road Traffic Code (Law 5209/2025), the state gives a clear message of zero tolerance to non -use of helmet, recognizing the need for a stricter, fairer and more efficient context, capable of responding to today’s traffic. The Greek Police are actively responding to this new institutional and social requirement. Constituted to the protection of human life, it will be on the streets daily, with a strong presence and consistency, in order to ensure the universal application of compulsory helmet use. “
Finally, the announcement concludes, stressing that “the protective helmet is not just an obligation; it is an act of personal responsibility and collective maturity. It is the simplest, more accessible and – often – decisive act that saves lives. “