Greece: Speeding fines reach 2,000 euros, license suspension up to one year

Greece's updated traffic code introduces strict penalties for speeding, including substantial fines and license suspensions, with escalating consequences for repeat offenders.

Drivers exceeding the speed limit by 20 kilometers per hour will face a 150 euro fine and a 20-day suspension of their driving license. If the speed limit is surpassed by 30 km/h, the fine increases to 350 euros, and the license is suspended for one month. For speeds exceeding the limit by over 50 km/h, drivers face a 700 euro fine and a two-month license suspension.

The penalties become significantly more severe for extreme speeding. Driving over 200 km/h incurs a 2,000 euro fine and a one-year license suspension. These penalties are enforced through both fixed and mobile radar systems, as well as cameras that issue immediate notifications via mobile phone and the gov.gr platform.

The code also addresses repeat offenses within a five-year period. A second violation for exceeding the limit by 50 km/h results in a 1,000 euro fine and a six-month suspension. A third offense for the same infraction leads to a 2,000 euro fine and a one-year suspension. For speeds exceeding 200 km/h, a second offense can result in a 4,000 euro fine, while a third offense could lead to an 8,000 euro fine and a four-year license suspension, potentially exceeding the vehicle's value.