52 violations of crash helmet law in Ionian Islands last week
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CORFU. Wear your helmet even in your neighbourhood. No distance is ‘short.’
(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 34th week of the campaign, from 16 to 22 February, a total of 409 checks were carried out and 52 violations were confirmed for not using a protective helmet (19 in Corfu, 18 in Zakynthos, 9 in Lefkada and 6 in Cephalonia, ).
The above violations concerned 47 drivers (38 on two-wheelers, 9 on LPEVs) and 5 passengers.
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.
Wear your helmet even in your neighbourhood. No distance is ‘short.’
ELENI KORONAKI
