The Prime Minister goes up in the House of Representatives today at noon today Kyriakos Mitsotakis, In order to place the new Road Traffic Code, a bill that brings radical changes aimed at reducing fatal traffic on Greek roads and strengthening road safety.
The new coke, voted within the day, It is a legislative initiative of the Ministry of Transport and incorporates stricter provisions, High fines and new concepts, such as “relapse” for drivers who repeat dangerous violations.
Political leadership appears determined to impose a new framework for traffic discipline, with the prime minister It is expected to send multiple messages about the need to comply with legality and social responsibility behind the steering wheel.
Fines up to 8,000 euros – Diploma up to 4 years
According to the bill, violations deemed dangerous – such as the use of a mobile phone when driving, the red traffic light, driving under the influence of alcohol and excessive speed – are fines starting at € 350 and up to EUR 8,000.
In addition, it is foreseen Removal of a driving license from two months to four years, depending on the severity and repetition of the infringement.
As a government source points out, the aim of the interventions is “to protect citizens from dangerous drivers”, with the use of technical means of control over a crucial tool in imposing measures.
Frictions with taxi drivers – bus arrangements and “green” vehicles
Reactions have caused the arrangement that excludes them from the use of buses, with the exception of boarding-offering stops when buses are not prevented during the night hours. It is noted that the traffic for zero pollutants and special vehicles for people with disabilities will be free.
The Minister of Transport Konstantinos Kyranakis He has the support of the Maximus Grand, with Kyriakos Mitsotakis expected to reassess this line, promoting the government’s overall narrative of “road education” and social footprint reforms.
With the look and the geopolitical – “green” initiatives with messages to Ankara
The presence of the prime minister He comes to parliament just hours after his return from Nice, France, where he participated in the work of the 3rd United Nations Conference on the Oceans.
There, Mr. Mitsotakis announced the creation of the first national marine parks, choosing areas of “low intensity” such as the Ionian Sea and the Southern Cyclades, deliberately avoiding Turkey’s reactions.
In his intervention, however, he did not fail to send a clear message to Ankara, stressing that Greece is determined to methodically proceed with the strengthening of sea Protected areas in its territorial waters, regardless of external pressure.
Particular emphasis was placed on the Greece-Cyprus-Israel electric interconnection plan, describing it as a “vital link” for the European energy market, with spikes for Turkish policy of obstructing underwater cables and infrastructure.
Next day with laws and strategy
Today’s double mark of the Prime Minister, both in the House and the International Stage, is expected to act as a political message inside and outside the borders: inside, the government seeks to project the image of a determined rules that sets the rules and enhances security.
Abroad, he attempts to appear as a stable and reliable partner with clear energy goals and pro -environmental initiatives.
The debate in the House will probably highlight political and social objections around new arrangements, However, the government appears willing to support changes to the end. As the prime minister is expected to emphasize, the stake is human life – and it is not “not costly”.