Greece launches nationwide smart traffic camera system

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Greece has unveiled a comprehensive smart traffic camera initiative aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic violations.

The project, announced by government officials on Thursday, November 28, represents a significant step in tackling the country’s high rate of traffic-related accidents.

Greece’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Staikouras highlighted the initiative as a key measure to enhance safety and foster compliance with road rules.

“The digital management of violations, coupled with the activation of traffic cameras, will build a culture of compliance with road rules,” he said, aligning the effort with Europe’s vision of zero traffic fatalities by 2050.

Greece’s Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis called the system part of a broader “smart policing” strategy, emphasising the role of technology in addressing violations and saving lives, particularly among young people.

In its first phase, 388 smart cameras will be installed at 100 locations in Attica, operating 24/7 to detect red-light violations. Regional Governor Nikos Hardalias noted that the system, which adheres to strict data protection measures, will only record the rear of vehicles to address privacy concerns.

All violation data will be securely transmitted to a central server managed by the Hellenic Police, marking a shift toward automated, technology-driven traffic enforcement.

This comes after a recent study by Scrap Car Comparison, ranked Greece among the most nerve-wracking places to drive in the world.

Source: tovima.com

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