AI cameras issue over 2,400 fines in Greece since March

Greece's implementation of AI-powered cameras for traffic violation detection has resulted in a significant number of fines since its pilot phase began in late March. Authorities have issued a total of 2,453 digital citations, marking a substantial increase in enforcement.

While the system has been effective in identifying violations, it has also faced challenges. Out of 420 appeals submitted against the fines, 52 were accepted. These accepted appeals were based on substantive grounds, such as documented health issues of the drivers, indicating a degree of flexibility in the system's application.

Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Konstantinos Kyranakis highlighted the dramatic impact of the AI cameras. He noted that in the same period last year, manual enforcement across all of Greece recorded approximately 1,500 to 1,600 violations for red-light running. In contrast, the six AI cameras currently operating in Attica alone have logged 1,000 recorded violations, demonstrating the technology's enhanced detection capabilities.

The government plans to expand the AI camera network significantly. Currently, 35 cameras are operational on buses, and a tender for an additional 250 cameras is nearing finalization. The Ministry of Digital Governance will install 1,000 AI cameras on major roads, with the Attica region also set to deploy its first red-light violation cameras by the end of the month. This expansion aims to further improve road safety and compliance with traffic regulations.

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Last year at this time, violations for running a red light across all of Greece were around 1,500-1,600, recorded by people who checked violations manually. This year, from just six cameras in Attica alone, we have 1,000 recorded violations.