249 arrests for driving offences in Ionian Islands in May

The Ionian Islands Regional Police Department has released aggregate statistical data concerning road accidents and driving offences for the month of May 2025.

Traffic Accidents

In Corfu, Lefkada, Cephalonia and Zakynthos, a total of 8 road accidents were recorded, compared to 12 in 2024.

• No fatal accidents, compared to 3 in 2024

• 1 accident with serious injury, the same as in 2024

• 7 accidents with minor injuries, compared to 8 in 2024

From the road accidents that occurred in urban and rural areas, a total of 8 injuries were recorded, compared to 13 in 2024.

• No deaths, compared to 3 in 2024

• 1 person seriously injured, the same as in 2024

• 7 people slightly injured, compared to 9 in 2024

The main causes of road accidents were:

• Driver distraction

• Violating right of way

• Not maintaining a safe following distance

• Excessive speed

• Violation of traffic signs

• Driving in the opposite lane of traffic

Traffic Policing Actions

As part of traffic policing operations carried out in May, a total of 4,051 violations were confirmed, including:

• 119 for driving under the influence

• 760 for speeding

• 489 for not wearing a helmet

• 149 for not wearing a seatbelt

• 50 for using a mobile phone while driving

• 22 for noise pollution from vehicles

• 11 for running a red light

• 11 for dangerous driving

• 276 for driving without a valid licence

• 80 for lack of insurance policy

• 175 for MOT violations

Additionally, 249 arrests were made, of which:

• 223 were for driving without a valid licence

• 18 for driving under the influence

• 8 for other offences

VASSILI PANTAZOPOULOS