
Greek Traffic Code Clarifies Speed Limits During Overtaking
The Greek Traffic Code outlines specific rules and restrictions for overtaking maneuvers, including speed limits, which drivers must be aware of.
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The Greek Traffic Code outlines specific rules and restrictions for overtaking maneuvers, including speed limits, which drivers must be aware of.

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A draft of Italy's highway code introduces new restrictions for drivers over 85, including a 100 km radius limit from home, a ban on driving on highways, and a zero blood alcohol limit.
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Authorities have identified a 21-year-old driver who was filmed driving with open doors through the Kakia Skala tunnels on the Athens-Corinth National Road.

Lithuania's Minister of Transport announced upcoming changes to road safety, including new regulations for electric scooter drivers, following a review of accident trends.
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A French police officer shares her traumatic experience and the lasting impact of a near-fatal incident where a driver refused to comply, causing her to fear for her life and her children's future.

Danish police are searching for a hit-and-run driver and witnesses following a collision involving a light rail train.

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On Sunday evening in the Šakiai district, a drunk driver attempted to bribe police officers with 500 euros.

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A new and concerning method has emerged in Greece where thieves are using a broken car mirror trick to deceive unsuspecting drivers and extort money from them.

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Zagreb police conducted enhanced traffic surveillance over the past weekend, resulting in the arrest of 118 intoxicated drivers. A total of 750 traffic violations were recorded, with speeding and drunk driving being the most common.
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A driver has been charged and brought before a prosecutor after running over and killing a dog that was sleeping in the road in Corfu. The incident has sparked public outrage.

Lithuanian police initiated at least six pre-trial investigations into drunk drivers over the past day, with one driver causing an accident, alongside hazards from storm-felled trees.

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A 22-year-old driver in Zadar, Croatia, was stopped for driving without a license and subsequently refused a drug test, resulting in a fine of 2,640 euros and a six-month driving ban.

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Traffic police in Plav and Berane, Montenegro, conducted enhanced traffic controls using drones, resulting in 10 drivers being sanctioned for improper overtaking.

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A horrific act occurred early Saturday morning in Avliotes, Corfu, when a driver ran over a dog that was sleeping in the middle of a narrow road, as captured in a video shared on Facebook.

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Drivers traveling through Austria are being warned about a specific rule regarding 10-day vignettes, which are calculated by calendar days rather than 240 hours from purchase, leading to unexpected 200 euro fines.

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Traffic police in Ulcinj sanctioned 12 young drivers for operating cars with engine power exceeding 80 kW and driving between midnight and 5 AM.

A truck breakdown due to a mechanical fault has closed the left lane of the Limassol-Paphos motorway towards Paphos, after the Agios Sylas exit. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and maintain low speeds.

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