Starting in September, Greece will impose severe penalties on drivers who use their phones while driving, part of a plan to reduce road deaths.

Greece will introduce strict penalties from September for drivers who break traffic rules, especially those who use cell phones while driving. Fines can be up to €350, and for speeding over 200km/h, fines can be up to €8,000 and licenses can be suspended for 4 years. Authorities are also investing in infrastructure, with speed cameras and improved lighting, to reduce accidents, which have soared since the pandemic, with 665 deaths reported last year. Building a culture of responsibility among drivers is also key to road safety.