155 violations of crash helmet law in Ionian Islands last week including 82 in Corfu
CORFU. From October 13 to 19, a total of 554 checks were carried out and 155 violations were confirmed for not using a protective helmet (82 in Corfu, 32 in Zakynthos, 25 in Cephalonia, and 16 in Lefkada).
(Ionian Islands Regional Police Department) Checks and awareness-raising actions carried out by the Traffic Police, regional Police Departments, and the Road Accident Control and Prevention Teams in Corfu, Zakynthos, Cephalonia, and Lefkada continue, as part of the campaign ‘Zero tolerance for not wearing a helmet,’ with the aim of ensuring full compliance by drivers and passengers of two-wheeled vehicles, as well as users of Light Personal Electric Vehicles.
In the 16th week of the campaign, from October 13 to 19, a total of 554 checks were carried out and 155 violations were confirmed for not using a protective helmet (82 in Corfu, 32 in Zakynthos, 25 in Cephalonia, and 16 in Lefkada).
The above violations concerned 111 drivers (79 on two-wheelers, 28 on LPEVs, 3 employees in delivery services and one on a quad bike) and 44 passengers.
With the enactment of the new Highway Code (Law 5209/2025), the State is sending a clear message of zero tolerance toward not wearing a helmet, through the tightening of penalties, as follows:
• €350 fine and suspension of the driving licence for 30 days for the driver of a two-wheeler (the same penalties also apply to a driver who does not ensure the safety of a passenger).
• €350 fine for the passenger of a two-wheeler.
• €30 fine for the driver of an LPEV.
In cases of repeat offences, the penalties increase significantly.
ELENI KORONAKI
