A new era in unifying and modernizing Greece’s road-safety procedures begins with the new law for the digital enhancement of road safety, introduced by the Ministry of Digital Governance.

The aim is the upgrade, recording, confirmation, and collection of traffic violations through transparent digital procedures, emphasizing increased road safety and the prevention of accidents.

According to the schedule, by the end of the year cameras will be piloted in eight locations across Attica.

These areas include central roads such as Panepistimiou Street and Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, as well as important areas in municipalities such as Agia Paraskevi and Rafina.

In summary, the eight locations are:

• City of Athens – Panepistimiou & Vasilissis Sofias
• Agia Paraskevi – Mesogeion Ave & Chalandriou
• Rafina–Pikermi – Marathonos Ave & Fleming
• Kallithea – Syngrou Ave & Agias Foteinis
• Vari–Voula–Vouliagmeni – Poseidonos Ave & Ermou
• Alimos – Poseidonos Ave & Alimou
• Elliniko–Argyroupoli – Vouliagmenis Ave & Tinou
• Filothei–Psychiko – Kifisias Ave & Ethnikis Antistaseos

These cameras, along with others that will be determined after the tender process, will be placed at high-risk points in Attica and will connect to the information system that will be operational by Easter.

The system will record major traffic violations such as running red lights, speeding, not using a seat belt, using a mobile phone while driving, and driving in emergency lanes.

The increased enforcement aims to prevent accidents and raise public awareness about road safety.

A key part of the reform is the creation of a Unified Electronic System for Recording and Managing Violations (E.H.S.), under the supervision of the Ministry of Digital Governance. The system will integrate data from portable devices and surveillance cameras, offering automated recording and processing of violations.

The data will include images, video, and timestamps, transmitted securely to protect personal data. Citizens will be informed of violations via their digital inbox on gov.gr or via messages and will be able to submit electronic appeals.

Minister Papastergiou stated:
“The law on the ‘Digital Enhancement of Road Safety’ is a reform not simply of procedures, but of protecting human life itself. Every life lost on the road shows that inaction is not an option.”

He adds that the system provides immediate citizen notification, faster confirmation of violations, simplified objections, and electronic payment, ensuring transparency and accountability.

The pilot begins with eight locations to test the model. The goal: fewer violations, safer roads, and more lives saved.

The full camera network will reach 2,500 cameras:

• 2,000 fixed at high-risk sites
• 500 on public buses to monitor bus lanes
  Additionally, Attica Region will install 388 cameras that will also integrate with the E.H.S., along with those already on the Attiki Odos.

Advanced AI-based license-plate recognition will allow rapid classification of violations and fast identification of offenders. Digital driving-license suspension will take effect immediately upon violation confirmation.

The system offers citizens transparency in monitoring fines, reduces bureaucracy, helps police focus more on actual policing, and improves fine collection—currently under 10% in the first year.

The E.H.S. will also provide open, fully anonymized data for researchers and local authorities to improve road-safety planning.

The successful implementation of this plan is expected to have immediate benefits: safer roads, increased public trust in authorities, modernized enforcement, and immediate consequences for offenders.

The integration of advanced technology will improve public-resource management and reduce delays. Public cooperation is essential to support road-safety culture.

Through this initiative, the government aims to build a safer road environment and reinforce trust between citizens and public authorities.