In receiving extraordinary proceeded by traffic for the purpose of smooth Out of August 15th. In the meters, the ban on truck movement of specific days and hours is also the prohibition of truck.
In a statement issued by the Traffic Police, it is stated that the extraordinary measures were taken to safely move citizens and prevent traffic accidents. About truck will be forbidden to drive on highways only to those above 3.5 tonnes.
Specifically:
- Her Thursday 14 Augustby the 16:00 to 22:00
- Her Friday August 15th by the 08:00 to 13:00for the exit current
- Her Sunday 17 August, by the 16:00 to 23:00, for the input current.
Among other measures are:
– Police of the road network in areas, based on the particular traffic conditions of each region.
– increased police presence and targeted policing on the points of the road network where it is observed frequency of car accidents.
– Intensive Traffic Police measures in inputs – exits Large urban centers, where an increased flow of crossing is observed.
– Special actions and increased traffic measures within cities.
– increased traffic measures in places where observed mass gathering of passengers (airports, ports, stationsetc.).
– setting up workshop general and specialist carpenterfocusing on the certificate of dangerous infringements, as well as violations that are responsible for causing serious traffic accidents (excessive speed, driving under the influence of alcohol, irregular overtaking, use of mobile phones during driving, non -use).
– Early securing Cooperation and Coordination with all relevant bodies – Services where required.
– Informing the citizensthrough the competent body communication services, in any case where the public’s widespread information is made to exist in traffic and other problems.
In addition, as noted in the announcement, both the staff and the means of ELAS will be on the basis of the implementation of the measures.
In particular, Patrols, motorcycles and conventional vehicles will be made available, With similar staff and equipment, for the effective policing of the country’s road network.
For the safe movement and preventing traffic accidents, Traffic Police recommends to citizens:
– Before they travel to do technical control in their vehicle and be informed about the state of the road network and the weather.
– to be particularly careful while driving and comply with the rules of the Road Traffic Code.
– to respect the road markings and to comply with the instructions of the trampler.
– Do not use mobile phones or other devices that distract them when driving.
– not to consume alcoholic beverages, as long as they are going to drive.
– to protect the children boarding the vehicle, using child seats.
– to “wear” necessarily the seat belts, Like helmets on motorcycles.
– Not to overestimate their driving abilities and the technical capabilities of their vehicles.
– to respect and protect their passengers and fellow humans using the road network, driving their vehicle with responsibility and thoughtful.