25 road accidents and 29 fatalities over the Christmas period in Greece

Road accidents over Christmas, New Year and Epiphany.

The number of accidents and injuries throughout Greece over the holiday period 22 December 2017 – 7 January 2018 was lower than that over the same period last year. The exact statistics are as follows:

ACCIDENTS	2017	2016
FATAL	25	27
SERIOUS	22	27
LIGHT	341	344
VICTIMS	2017	2016
FATAL	29	31
SERIOUSLY INJURED	28	30
LIGHTLY INJURED	443	452

 
The Traffic Police would like to remind everyone that driving carefully and following the Highway Code are basic requirements for getting safely to our destination and avoiding road accidents.

We mustn’t forget that road safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Driving safely means:

• Knowing the Highway Code and following it.
• Not drinking and driving.
• Respecting the speed limit.
• No illegal overtaking.
• Stopping at red traffic lights.
• Stopping at STOP signs and giving way to other traffic.
• Giving way to pedestrians and those with special needs.
• Obeying the road signs and traffic police.
• Always wearing seat belts.
• Putting children in the back seats and ensure they are wearing seat belts.
• Always wear a crash helmet on motorcycles (riders and passengers).
• Checking the vehicle before setting out.

For further advice regarding accident prevention and road safety, visit the Greek Police website -http://www.hellenicpolice.gr.