A total of 115 violations for non use were confirmed last week (7-13/7), during police checks in the prefectures Imathias, Kilkis, Pella, Pieria, Serres and Halkidiki.
The checks -a total 1.356) During the specified period- they are included in the context of a campaign ELAS entitled “Zero tolerance for non -use of helmet”, on the occasion of the new coke.
The purpose of the campaign, as highlighted in the announcement, is the universal compliance of drivers and passengers of bicycles, but also electric vehicles in the use of protective helmet.
The relevant fines are now in 350 euros Both for the driver and the passenger (the driver is also removed for 30 days).
Meanwhile, a 36 -year -old driver was arrested in Thessaloniki on Sunday, because he was driving a car. car deprived of driving license (removed for previous infringement) and under the influence of alcohol.
According to a police statement, the driver was confirmed by the traffic fine of 1,235 euros, and further deduction of the driving license for 480 days and the vehicle registration data for 90 days.