In spite of the many warnings of ELAS and the tightening of COKE For the offenses on the streets, hundreds of blocks show that especially in Crete Many drivers continue not to comply with driving rules.
Only on the last three days, the 4,323 carpentry controls carried out in the Region of Crete found 1,389 violations.
From July 11th to July 13th, blocks were set up by the Traffic Departments of Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos as well as the Department and Traffic Stations BOAK. and extensive controls were carried out on vehicles in various areas of Crete.
68 violations for excessive speed, 39 for non -use of protective helmet, 40 for non -use of safety belt, 26 for driving license, 82 for driving under alcohol, 14 for use of mobile phone, 29 for movement in the opposite direction, 16 for irregularities, 41 KTEO, 5 for stopping and parking in special parking lots of disabled vehicles as well as 1,011 other violations.
The Crete Police Directorate notes that “the proper driving behavior of the road network users and the observance of road traffic rules are basic conditions, both for safe movement and to avoid traffic accidents”.
At the same time, it is recalled that the implementation of the Greek Police Operational Plan will continue “zero tolerance for non -use of helmet” applied throughout the country and aimed at acquiring safe traffic education.
Indeed, traffic executives remind drivers that “the helmet saves lives. It is the basic, and often the only, protection shield in the event of a fall or conflict. Not just for the driver. The passenger is at the same risk. “