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771 driving offences in Ionian Islands last week

771 driving offences
07 Oct 2024 / 10:39

CORFU. Police checks are continuing.

Traffic Police carried out checks between 29/09 and 5/10 in Corfu, Zakynthos, Cephalonia and Lefkada. 

-2,675 vehicles were checked

-771 offences were confirmed 410 in Corfu, 189 in Zakynthos, 109 in Cephalonia and 63 in Lefkada. 

These included the following: 

  • 263 for illegal parking
  • 115 for speeding
  • 69 for not using helmets
  • 45 for driving without a licence
  • 30 for not using seat belts
  • 24 for MOT violations
  • 16 for driving under the influence
  • 14 for driving on the wrong side of the road
  • 11 for no insurance
  • 9 for using a mobile phone whilst driving
  • 6 for driving dangerously

VASSILIS PANTAZOPOULOS