€700 fines fall in the rain – the Greek Police’s new super patrol cars are starting to roll

Traffic police “special forces” are already on the streets of Attica, using new high-performance patrol vehicles in their daily battle with drift.

The Greek police have acquired new weapons in the battle against drifting on Greek roads, strengthening their fleet of patrol cars with high-performance vehicles.

After the Ford Focus ST, 2.5 liters, 225 horsepower –See more hereaction was also taken by a Greek police Porsche Cayenne, which was spotted chasing the driver of a white Toyota Auris, who overestimated his abilities in… A well-known Athenian hangout for fans of… speed.

The black Porsche Cayenne, accompanied by two Greek police motorcycle riders, was parked on the “horseshoe” on the coastal road, in the famous Limanakia area. Waiting for the next driver who wants to imagine that this section is not a public road but a race track.

Therefore, by carrying a higher speed into the left turn, the driver of a white Toyota Auris attracted the attention of the police, who rushed to follow him and apparently asked him for an explanation for his criminal behavior.

According to the certificates, The most common violation confirmed at this stage is a driving skills violation, for which the fine starts at €200 and goes up to €700.

The first paragraph of Article 12 of the Road Traffic Law states that drivers using public roads must “avoid any behavior that would endanger or interfere with traffic, endanger persons or animals, or cause damage to public or private property.”

Article 12, paragraph 8, becomes more specific with regard to the conduct of drivers as it expressly prohibits “driving land vehicles for the purpose of demonstrating skill, impressing, competing, or holding impromptu contests.”

In the event that the motorist does not comply with the provisions of the first paragraph, an administrative fine of 200 euros will be imposed.

For the potentially dangerous behavior described in paragraph 8, the penalty is severe as the driver who has committed any of these violations shall be punished with an administrative fine of seven hundred (700) euros, While his driving license will also be immediately withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days. Vehicle license plates are also removed immediately, for a period of 30 days.