The Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis announced the launch of a pilot program to tackle traffic problems in Attica. Speaking on Sunday (15/3) on ERT News, the minister addressed the intense daily pressure on the road network in the Athens basin and presented the plan to create the pilot team “KOMVOS,” which will help manage traffic flow. “Right now we are preparing a pilot program to help our fellow citizens with traffic on Attica’s roads. Using technology, with drones, motorcycles and ground personnel, so that we can all work together to help citizens and reduce travel times. Even for Kifissos, which is a very difficult problem, because we cannot make the cars disappear,” he stated.
How the pilot traffic cameras will operate in Attica
Within the next few days, the relevant services will select certain key road arteries where policing will be reinforced. Specifically regarding this, the Minister of Citizen Protection said: “In the coming days we will select 10 major roads in the basin and see which ones they will be, so that on these roads there will be very strict policing, ensuring no parking whatsoever.” Regarding the cameras and breathalyzer tests, he commented that: “The pilot cameras are being installed and just before each camera, warning signs will be placed informing that ‘camera controls are conducted here.'”
The system is already operational, however tickets have not yet begun: “The camera operation has started, but the sending of tickets has not yet begun. Some citizens continue to commit violations even in front of the cameras… such massive violation of Traffic Code rules by all of us cannot continue,” the minister noted, explaining further that: “For the 300 cameras in the region, their installation is proceeding and these will concern red light violations, while the cameras being handled by the Ministry of Digital Governance will be ready in autumn.”
