Athens is set to implement 388 new traffic cameras at around 100 intersections in the coming days, focusing initially on capturing red light violations. This initiative is part of a broader pilot program utilizing artificial intelligence to detect various offenses such as speeding, phone usage while driving, seatbelt non-compliance, and illegal lane changes in public transport corridors.
According to officials, the pilot system has already recorded approximately 4,000 violations, with fines being sent electronically through state digital services.
In conjunction with this initiative, the Greek police are launching the Traffic Commander system, which consolidates data from 24 sources, including patrols, cameras, and 10 specialized drones that provide real-time aerial footage of traffic jams, accidents, and other incidents.
The Ministry of Citizen Protection estimates that once fully operational in September, traffic management efficiency could improve by 25 to 30%. Future plans include installing around 1,000 additional cameras across Athens, Thessaloniki, and Crete, as well as gradually expanding the network of mobile violation detection units.
