Traffic violations in Attica Region totaled 24,863, including 1,417 misdemeanors, the Attica Traffic Police Directorate said on Thursday.
Included in the total were 908 violations for driving while intoxicated; 4,131 for not wearing a helmet; 1,160 for violating speed limits; 1,132 for not wearing seat belts; 273 for using a cellphone while driving; 252 for running a red light; and 63 for dangerous maneuvers.
Comparing the first 7 months of 2024 with the corresponding period in 2023, there was an 11% drop in traffic accidents, while there was an overall drop in the number of deaths and injuries due to accidents, traffic police said.