Greece Seizes Over 1,100 Driver Licenses in Intensified Crackdown

Greece Cracks Down on Suspended Drivers as Over 1,100 Licenses Seized in a Week

Greek traffic police seized 1,109 driving licenses and impounded 1,144 vehicles in a single week, part of an intensifying crackdown on drivers operating without valid licenses, authorities said, as thousands continue driving despite having their licenses revoked. Attica Traffic Police issued 7,020 citations between August 24 and 31 alone, illustrating the scale of ongoing enforcement across the region. Under Greece's new highway code, driving without a valid license carries a €700 administ...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA