446 driving offences in Ionian Islands last week
driving offences
17 Feb 2026
/ 13:32
CORFU. 2,617 vehicles were checked.
(Ionian Islands Regional Police Department) Traffic Police carried out spot checks between 8 and 14 February in Corfu, Zakynthos, Cephalonia and Lefkada.
2,617 vehicles were checked and 446 offences were confirmed (150 in Corfu, 150 in Zakynthos, 74 in Cephalonia and 72 in Lefkada), with the appropriate fines being issued.
The violations included:
- 70 for speeding
- 50 for not wearing a helmet
- 11 for driving without a licence
- 11 for MOT violations
- 9 for driving on the wrong side of the road
- 8 for driving under the influence
- 7 for not using seat belts
- 7 for using mobile phone while driving
- 6 for not having insurance
- 1 for running a red light
- 266 other offences
Photo: Enimerosi archive
