805 helmet checks carried out across Eastern Macedonia and Thrace in one week
Police conducted 805 helmet checks across the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace between November 2 and 8, issuing 14 violations as part of a campaign targeting the failure to wear helmets.
The inspections were carried out under the nationwide campaign, “Zero Tolerance for Not Wearing a Helmet”, which aims to improve compliance among motorcycle riders and users of light personal electric vehicles.
According to the General Regional Police Directorate of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, the checks covered drivers of mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and rental vehicles without enclosed cabins, as well as professional delivery riders. Police examined whether both drivers and passengers were complying with helmet requirements.
SEVEN VIOLATIONS INVOLVED MOTORCYCLES
Of the 14 violations recorded during the week, seven involved motorcycle and other two-wheeled vehicle drivers, while the remaining seven concerned users of light personal electric vehicles.
The inspections were conducted by police units in Orestiada, Dedeağaç (Alexandroupoli), Rhodope, İskeçe (Xanthi), Kavala and Drama.
ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS ACTIVITIES
Alongside enforcement, police officers in parts of Rhodope and Dedeağaç carried out awareness activities, including talks and the distribution of informational material.
The activities focused on mandatory helmet use, road safety and traffic education.
Police emphasised that wearing a helmet is a matter of life and said inspections would continue across Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, with the safety of drivers and passengers as their primary objective.
