Speeding and driving in the opposite traffic flow seem to be the most frequent factors causing accidents, according to the monthly report (August) of the General Regional Police Directorate of the North Aegean. The main causes of violations seem to be speeding and absence of protective helmet.
The Press Release in detail:
Press Release
Monthly report on road safety issues
The General Regional Police Directorate of the North Aegean publishes overall data concerning the issues of road safety and traffic policing, which took place during the month of August of the year 2022, in the territorial jurisdiction of the prefectures of Lesvos, Chios and Samos.
a. Car accidents
In the territorial jurisdiction of the General Regional Police Directorate of the North Aegean, during the month of August 2022, there were a total of 30 traffic accidents (compared to 22 in the corresponding month of 2021)
In particular, the following were noted:
- 2 fatal traffic accidents (same number as 2021)
- 5 serious traffic accidents (versus 2 in 2021)
- 23 minor traffic accidents (versus 18 in 2021)
- Of the traffic accidents that occurred in urban and rural areas of the above prefectures, a total of 36 victims were recorded (versus 27 in 2021)
Specifically:
- 2 dead (same number as 2021)
- 5 seriously injured (versus 2 in 2021)
- 29 slightly injured (versus 23 in 2021)
The main causes of traffic accidents, according to the data from the police – traffic investigation, were:
- Speeding
- Diving in the opposite traffic flow
- Violation of road signs
- Irregular overtaking
- Driving under the influence of alcohol
- Driving without prudence and constantly tense attention.
b. Traffic policing actions
The Traffic Departments and other Police Services of the General Regional Police Directorate of the North Aegean are in constant readiness, implementing specific planning, which provides for road safety and traffic policing measures, for the safe movement of vehicles and citizens, as well as the prevention of accidents thorough the road network.
In the context of the traffic management actions, during the month of August 2022, 52 people were arrested for violations of the Road Traffic Code (the Highway Code)
Also, the following serious and dangerous traffic violations were confirmed:
- 1 offence for breach of priority
- 445 speeding offences
- 11 offences for breaking a red light
- 14 offences for dangerous maneuvers
- 9 offences for driving in the opposite traffic flow
- 38 offences for irregular overtaking
- 11 violations for driving in the left lane – not driving on the far right part of the roadway
- 71 offences for not wearing a seatbelt while driving
- 3 offences for not using a child seat
- 289 offences for not wearing a protective helmet while driving
- 52 offences for driving under the influence of alcohol
- 24 offences for using a mobile phone while driving
- 9 violations for worn tires
- 69 violations of ΜΟΤ (KTEO)
- 62 commercial vehicle violations
c. Road Safety Tips
Hellenic Police, particularly aware of the issues of safe driving and road safety, with the aim of contributing to the reduction of road accidents, reminds all drivers and road users that road safety is everyone’s business.
In this context, drivers must all apply the provisions of the Road Traffic Code, drive prudently and carefully, and follow the instructions and advice of traffic police officers.
We must not forget that “driving safely” means:
I learn and apply the Road Traffic Code
I do not drive when I have consumed alcoholic beverages
I don’t break the speed limit
I don’t do irregular overtaking
I don’t run a red light
I stop at STOP signs and give priority
I always wear a seat belt, just like a helmet on motorcycles
I protect the children in the vehicle by using child seats
I am constantly focused on driving keeping the vehicle under control
I do not use cell phones and other distracting devices while driving
I respect the markings and instructions of the traffic controllers
I give priority to pedestrians and people with special needs
I do not overestimate my driving skills or the technical capabilities of the vehicle
I respect and protect my fellow passengers and fellow human beings who use the road network, by driving my vehicle responsibly and carefully
The above tips will be constantly repeated, with the aim of contributing to the consolidation of traffic and road culture
