Vehicle registration plate

Restrictions aimed at curbing traffic congestion in downtown Athens that were abolished during the coronavirus lockdown will remain lifted throughout the summer, allowing all motorists in the city center all week long.

Motorists who had their driving licenses revoked or number plates removed over minor traffic violations up until March 16 will be able to get them back, according to a decision made public on Tuesday by the Citizens' Protection Ministry.

All license plates that had been removed from vehicles - regardless of infringement - are being returned by the Thessaloniki Municipal Police, due to the complications created by the coronavirus outbreak.

Authorities said the measure is being implemented in order to prevent overcrowding on public transport but also to facilitate any necessary transport movements.

The number of registered vehicles in Russia has reached over 60.5 million vehicles, TASS reported from the press centre of the Russian Interior Ministry.

Statistics show that Russians buy cars most often in the spring and early summer, since then the peak of registrations is then.

Compared to a year earlier, the number of vehicles increased by 1.3%.

Restrictions on vehicles entering central Athens will be reinstated as of September 29, the Traffic Police said Friday.

The restrictions are enforced every year and are designed to reduce traffic congestion in downtown Athens.

Restrictions on vehicles entering downtown Athens have been lifted on Monday. The free circulation of vehicles will last until September 29, according to the Traffic Police.

The restrictions are enforced every year and are designed to reduce traffic congestion in downtown Athens.

There will be no restrictions on vehicles entering central Athens as of Friday and through September 29, the Traffic Police said Thursday.
The restrictions are enforced every year and are designed to reduce traffic congestion in downtown Athens.

Motorists who have had their license plates removed for minor parking offenses will be able to reclaim them from the confiscating authority in the runup to Sunday's election, the Transport Ministry said on Wednesday.
The decision, which does not benefit motorists nabbed for "anti-social" violations like parking on a wheelchair ramp, was made to facilitate voters needing to travel.

The police teams will be located on sections with increased traffic, reported NOVA TV. 

Specialized Operation of Traffic Police starts all over the country, informs the Ministry of Interior. Control of speed, driver's license, use of safety belts and child safety systems will be strengthened.

The traffic police in the capital have launched stronger checks on alcohol and narcotic substances.

The operation is part of TISPOL and will continue until 9 June.

License checks will be made, valid Motor Third Party Liability insurance,  electronic fiches and unpaid fines. Drivers will also be checked to ensure that they are using belts and that child safety systems.