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Large number of traffic violations in the Ionian Islands

traffic police
31 Jul 2018 / 08:56

CORFU. There were intensified police checks in Zakynthos, Lefkada, Corfu and Cephalonia over the last 24 hours.

The checks were carried out by the Traffic Police and the Road Accident Prevention Team (OEPTA) and there was a total of 167 dangerous violations.

55 in Zakynthos, 40 in Lefkada, 38 in Corfu and 34 in Cephalonia.

The violations included:

- 11 driving under the influence
- 12 speeding
- 12 not using seat belts
- 25 not wearing crash helmets
- 13 confiscation of driving licence and right to drive

The checks were part of the general policing campaign in the tourist areas of the Ionian Islands.