Eight pilot AI traffic cameras in the Greater Athens area are already producing notable results, identifying thousands of serious driving violations within weeks.
In roughly one month, four of the cameras recorded 39,543 major offenses, including running red lights, cell phone phone use while driving, and exceeding posted speed limits.
The system detected many of these incidents in high-traffic locations such as Syntagma Square and Syngrou Avenue, two of Athens’ busiest corridors.
What Athens’ AI cameras detected: December 18 to January 22
Figures from Greece’s Ministry of Digital Governance show that from December 18, 2025 through Thursday, January 22, 2026 the system logged the following violations:
- Syngrou (Kallithea area): The camera flagged 9,352 drivers for not wearing a seatbelt and using a mobile phone while driving.
- Agia Paraskevi: The camera recorded 27,736 drivers who ran a red light or stopped on a pedestrian crossing.
- Syntagma (central Athens): This unit began operating on January 5 and managed to detect over 1,000 red-light violations in less than a month.
- Syngrou Avenue (uphill section): The camera logged 1,455 drivers who exceeded the speed limit.
Where the first AI cameras have been installed
Authorities placed the first AI camera units at major intersections and road hubs, including:
- City of Athens: Panepistimiou Street & Vasilissis Sofias Avenue
- Agia Paraskevi: Mesogeion Avenue & Chalandriou Avenue
- Rafina–Pikermi: Marathonos Avenue & Fleming
- Kallithea: Syngrou Avenue & Agias Foteinis
- Elliniko–Argyroupoli: Vouliagmenis Avenue & Tinou
- Filothei–Psychiko: Kifisias Avenue & Ethnikis Antistaseos
Smart camera enforcement in Athens area enters full operation
Authorities have officially launched the smart camera system in the Athens area (Attica in Greek). The cameras now record traffic violations and automatically issue fines, eliminating the need for police to pull drivers over at the scene.
This system allows enforcement teams to verify violations electronically and notify drivers directly, reducing reliance on roadside checks.
How will drivers be notified of traffic violations?
In the first phase, authorities will use a pilot digital platform run by the Attica Traffic Police Directorate. When a violation is recorded, drivers will receive an SMS alert specifying the offense.
A unified national traffic violation system is expected to launch around Easter. Once live, citizens will be able to access case details and view video evidence for each recorded violation. Until then, drivers will be notified either via SMS or, if no phone number is registered, through a written notice sent to their home address.
