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A year after Parliament passed a law to lower traffic fines in photo-enforced zones, drivers are still being slapped with the full €300 penalty, despite legislation reducing it to €85.
Speaking on state radio, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis acknowledged public frustration and confirmed that the law has not yet been implemented, citing technical delays and financial demands from the private company that operates the speed cameras.
“When the legislation passed, Parliament gave us time to adjust the system,” Vafeadis said, adding that the camera operator is demanding over €1 million to update its software in line with the new law.
The Department of Electromechanical Services is now waiting on the police to approve the funding before any progress can be made.
In the meantime, the transport minister emphasized that the law will only take effect once the company completes the required software changes, something entirely outside the government's immediate control.
“All relevant information has been shared with members of Parliament,” he added, attempting to deflect blame from the executive branch.
Until then, motorists caught by photo-tagging cameras can expect to continue paying €300 fines, despite Parliament’s decision to reduce them.
