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The government stepped up controls to enforce the restrictive measures, 24 hours after the announcement of the tightening of the bans.
In particular, the Traffic Police carried out strict controls on the main roads of the Basin on Monday night. In fact, in key points of the road network, the traffic police officers carry out the so-called “universal block”, Since they stop the circulation of all vehicles and check whether or not their drivers have the necessary traffic certificate.
On Monday afternoon, intensive inspections were carried out along Kifissias avenue at the height of Halandri and in Mesogeion at the height of Holargos, while in the early afternoon there were blockades in Ilion and Peristeri, areas with increased viral load. In total, the Attica Traffic Directorate has between 30 and 35 inspection teams on each shift, while the points of the so-called “universal blocks” are constantly changing.
Previously, there was a “Catholic block” on Alexandras Avenue, at the height of the Supreme Court. The blocks at the height of the Hilton as well as at Syntagma Square are almost permanent.
Yesterday Sunday traffic was stopped and drivers were scanned, among other things, at the intersection of Kifissias Avenue with Panormou Street and on New Year’s Day in the two streams of Alexandra Avenue.
The “universal locks” are performed by Traffic Accident Prevention and Control Team (OEPTA).
How the “universal blocks” are made
The police, after stopping all traffic, checked the passengers of the vehicles to see if they had the necessary travel documents and the required SMS. The police, wearing yellow vests and masks, stopped all vehicles on entering for inspection, including on public transport such as buses and trolleybuses.
It is recalled that the time of the traffic ban was modified again by 22.00 starts again in 21.00.
According to the traffic ban, only movement to and from work is allowed, exceptional movement for health reasons and to take your pet for a walk.
