Traffic police in the Greek capital stopped nearly 2,500 vehicles in a four-hour span Sunday night, citing nearly a dozen drivers for alcohol violations and towing an electric scooter after its rider failed a sobriety test. The intensified checks serve as a focal point of a national road safety campaign aimed at curbing accidents during the peak holiday travel season. Authorities confirmed that a woman riding an electric scooter in central Athens was flagged during the sweep. After tests confirmed she was over the legal alcohol limit, officers issued a €300 ($330) administrative fine and impounded the two-wheeler via tow truck. Traffic police stated the operation highlights a zero-tolerance approach to dangerous behavior during the festive period. While only 11 drivers were cited out of the thousands stopped, officials argue the high visibility of patrols acts as a critical deterrent. Greece has ramped up enforcement in urban centers following a rise in fatal accidents and growing public concern over the unregulated use of electric scooters. Police warned that surprise checkpoints will continue on major thoroughfares through the New Year. Διαβάστε περισσότερα στο iefimerida.gr