Greece launches double checks for uninsured vehicles, missing inspections and unpaid road taxes

The initiative is being carried out by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), which is conducting extensive data cross-referencing using multiple government databases.

According to officials, the first round of checks will be completed in the coming days, with fines expected to be issued to vehicle owners starting March 10. A second inspection cycle is scheduled for August 2026.

Heavy Fines for Violations

Penalties vary depending on the type of violation identified.

For uninsured vehicles, fines are set as follows:

• €250 for motorcycles
• €500 for passenger cars
• €1,000 for public-use buses and trucks

For vehicles that have not undergone the mandatory technical inspection, the fine reaches €400, while owners will also be required to complete the inspection within a specified deadline.

Vehicles declared as immobilized but found circulating on the road face significantly harsher sanctions.

Authorities will impose:

• €10,000 fine plus double the circulation tax amount

If the same violation is repeated within five years, the penalty rises to:

• €30,000 fine
• Three-year suspension of the owner’s driving license

Digital Notifications to Vehicle Owners

Under the decision issued by AADE Governor Giorgos Pitsilis, each fine notice will include detailed information such as:

• The vehicle registration number and category
• The name and tax identification number (AFM) of the owner or co-owners
• The amount of the financial penalty
• The applicable legal framework
• Consequences for failing to comply during the second inspection cycle within three months
• Additional penalties in case of repeated violations

Right to Appeal

Vehicle owners who receive a fine notice have the right to file an appeal electronically through the government’s digital portal.

Appeals must be submitted via the Vehicle Cross-Check Management Information System through the Greek Public Administration Digital Portal within 10 working days from the notification date.

Authorities must examine the appeal and issue a decision within 30 working days. If the appeal is accepted, the fine will not be confirmed.

License Plates May Be Removed

After the appeal review period expires, fines for non-compliance will be formally confirmed and registered as public debt.

If a follow-up inspection conducted within three months shows that a vehicle owner still has not obtained mandatory insurance, authorities may proceed with removing the vehicle’s license plates and registration certificate.

The documents will only be returned once the owner provides valid insurance documentation and proof of fine payment.

The measure is part of Greece’s broader effort to strengthen road safety compliance and tax enforcement through digital monitoring systems.