2024-05-08 17:24:40
One dead, two seriously injured and 14 minor injuries were the toll of eleven traffic accidents in April on the road network of Epirus.
In the corresponding period last year, two serious injuries and 22 minor injuries were recorded in 15 traffic accidents.
The main causes of traffic accidents, as it emerged from the police traffic investigation, were excessive speed, failure to adjust the speed according to the prevailing conditions and other causes attributed to the drivers.
The violations exceeded 9,000
In order to prevent traffic accidents, systematic checks were carried out on the road network of Epirus, which resulted in the confirmation of a total of 9,047 violations, of which the dangerous ones stand out, as they lead directly to the traffic accident or have a decisive influence on its outcome.
In particular, 1,958 violations were confirmed for excessive speed, 655 for not using the seat belt and 452 for not using a helmet while driving, 440 for moving in the opposite direction of traffic / illegal overtaking / illegal maneuvering, 357 for using a mobile phone while driving, 115 for running a red light, 108 for driving under the influence of alcohol and 22 for worn tires.
It is also noted that in the previous month, 183 violations for driving license deprivation, 61 violations concerning uninsured vehicles, and 896 commercial vehicle violations were confirmed.