New “Driving Safely” Law, November 2021

The Hellenic Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport proposed the New “Driving Safely” Law, which has been recently adopted by the Greek Parliament. The new law reforms the driving examinations' framework, with the priority of ensuring the integrity of the procedure and the promotion of road safety. The new safety net consists of double identity checks, camera recordings during the exams, collection of the audiovisual reports, sampling checks, exam supervisors and severe penalties in case of any violation. Also, a temporary driving license is foreseen for young people aged 17 years old, who will be able to drive within their residence area accompanied by a co-driver over 25 years old holding a driving license for at least 5 years.