Smart cameras in Athens: 2,000 to be installed for automatic fines from speeding and runni
Source: ProtoThema English
The government is planning to install a new, fully digital traffic control system in Attica, featuring artificial intelligence cameras, a unified information network, and a special supervisory authority, as part of its flagship effort to improve road safety.
The plan foresees the placement of 2,000 “smart” cameras at key locations with a history of serious violations and accidents, aiming to tackle speeding and dangerous driving—factors that have pushed road fatalities to their highest levels in recent years.
From recording to automatic ticketing
Unlike older cameras, the new devices will not be limited to recording footage. They will detect violations—such as exceeding the speed limit, running red lights, using a mobile phone while driving, or not wearing a seatbelt—and automatically issue tickets. Offenders will receive a notification on their mobile device, while the ticket will be stored in a central information system and appear in their gov.gr account for electronic payment or appeal submission.
The goal is to put an end to impunity and the delays that often result in the cancellation of fines. Collection will be immediate, and the process will cut the years-long bureaucracy that allows many offenders—even those with foreign plates or rental cars—to evade penalties.
A new specialized authority will manage the network, overseeing the cameras and ensuring the confirmation and collection of fines. This will free the Traffic Police from daily monitoring duties, allowing them to focus on critical interventions, while roads will be monitored mainly by automated systems.
Tenders and timeline
The plan begins with two major tenders. The first, worth €5 million, concerns the creation of the unified information system—the digital “backbone” of the project. The second, to be announced shortly, will cover the supply and installation of the new AI cameras. If procedures go according to schedule, the network will begin pilot operation in the coming months, with full deployment across Attica by 2026.
Initially, eight cameras will be installed at high-traffic, high-violation intersections, such as Panepistimiou–Vasilissis Sofias, Mesogeion–Chalandriou, and Poseidonos–Ermou. The network will then expand to “hot spots” with numerous recorded accidents, such as Kifisias, Vouliagmenis, and Syngrou avenues.
At the same time, the program is expanding to public transportation. Ten new OSY buses have already been equipped with cameras to record violations in bus lanes. The goal is for up to 500 vehicles to operate as mobile monitoring units, also providing data on road conditions and traffic flow.
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