The Region of Attica will install 388 CCTV cameras in Athens at key intersections across the basin to record red light violations 24/7 and issue fines to offenders.
Attica governor Nikos Hardalias signed the relevant contract on Monday for the procurement and installation of these state-of-the-art cameras aimed at reducing traffic accidents. The CCTVs will be placed at strategic locations identified by the Attica Traffic Police, known for high accident rates in the past.
Indicatively, the cameras will be set up at major intersections in the Greek capital, such as Syngrou Ave., Vouliagmenis Ave., Katechaki Ave., Mesogeion Ave., Kifisias Ave., Piraeus St., Vasilissis Amalias Ave., Panepistimiou Ave., etc.
The Directorate of Metropolitan Infrastructure Management conducted an open electronic tender for the supply and installation of the CCTV cameras in Athens within 18 months, followed by one year of maintenance. The contract, valued at €17,567,000, will be funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund.
Hardalias said that above all, a change in motorists’ mindset was imperative to prevent accidents. “Since my first day as Governor of Attica, I have emphasized that the protection of human life will always be our top priority. The installation of these 388 cameras is not about imposing fines but creating a safer road network, preventing dangerous violations that put drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk, especially within the urban fabric.”
He added the aim for the devices to act as a deterrent, encourage responsible driving, and foster a new road safety culture in Attica.
The cameras, which will operate 24/7, can capture photos and videos even under low light. To safeguard personal data, only the rear of the vehicle will be recorded to prevent privacy intrusion.
The footage will be automatically sent to a central violations management server without human intervention. Police, who will have exclusive access to the video/photo files, will issue penalties as stipulated by the Highway Code.
