Article 112

Authorizing Provisions

1. For the purposes of Article 7, concerning the marking of roads with signs:

a) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, this may be extended to other road categories, with corresponding color coding for each category, the use of informational signs P-80 through P-90c.

(b) A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall specify the specific issues regarding the placement of signs referred to in paragraph 9.

2. A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall establish the details and specifications that must be met by the various signs indicating roadwork, as defined in Article 13, concerning signage for roadwork.

3. For the purposes of Article 14, concerning the installation of signage and traffic signals:

a) A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation establishes the technical specifications, conditions, and procedures for vertical and horizontal road markings, traffic signals, the signage and signaling of ongoing construction projects, the creation of special road surface configurations, the placement of movable barriers, and any other related details.

(b) By presidential decree, issued upon the recommendation of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, the system of vertical and horizontal markings and the traffic signal system provided for may be amended or supplemented.

c) By joint decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation and the minister responsible for the rights of persons with disabilities, in accordance with Article 69 of Law 4488/2017 (A’ 137), measures shall be taken to facilitate the mobility of persons with disabilities, in accordance with paragraph 4.

4. For the purposes of Article 16, concerning rules of the road:

(a) The Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall issue a decision establishing the specifications for special restraint devices, as well as exemptions from the requirement set forth in paragraph 5.

(b) A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall specify the characteristics, specifications, and any other necessary details for the implementation of paragraph 6. The same decision also specifies the exceptions to this requirement.

c) By joint decision of the Ministers of Education, Religion and Sports, and Infrastructure and Transportation, the necessary measures shall be taken to ensure that the traffic safety course referred to in paragraph 8 is taught in schools at all levels.

5. For the purposes of Article 17, regarding drivers:

(a) By joint decision of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transportation, the Interior, Citizen Protection and Digital Governance, the conditions for the installation of devices referred to in subparagraph (ag) of paragraph (a) of paragraph 1. The decision in this case is issued following consultation with the Personal Data Protection Authority and in accordance with General Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC, Law 4624/2019 (A’ 137) and Law 4579/2018 (A’ 201).

(b) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, the terms, conditions, and procedure for putting into service the driverless urban bus, as referred to in subparagraph (ae) of paragraph (a) of paragraph 1 of Article 17, specifically technical matters regarding its safe operation on the designated route, as well as the phased implementation of the bus’s operation.

(c) A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall specify the supporting documents to be submitted with the relevant application, the conditions, requirements, and the procedure for putting the vehicle into service, as well as any technical matters concerning the safe operation of the vehicle on a specified route as defined in subparagraph (b) of paragraph 1.

(d) A presidential decree, issued upon the recommendation of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, shall establish a system for imposing administrative penalties (method of imposing penalties, amount of penalties, authorities responsible for imposing penalties, description of penalties) on those who violate paragraph 4.

(e) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation and the competent minister in each case, the manner and procedure for the re-examination of drivers shall be determined, as well as any other necessary details for the implementation of paragraph 7.

6. For the purposes of Article 19, concerning emissions, pollutants, and noise, by joint decision of the Ministers of the Environment and Energy and of Infrastructure and Transportation, the permissible limits for the concentration of substances harmful to human health and of gaseous pollutants pollute the environment and are emitted by road vehicles, as well as the permissible limits for noise caused by such vehicles. All of the above limits may be adjusted according to the age of the engine and other technical characteristics of the vehicle.

7. For the purposes of Article 24, concerning speed limits, the authority responsible for setting them, monitoring compliance, categories of violations, and penalties for failure to comply with speed limits, inadequate equipment on commercial vehicles and tampering with such equipment, possession of devices designed to circumvent speed control, and improper use of Light Electric Personal Vehicles: a) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, the maximum permitted speed limits are established for trucks and truck combinations that transport dangerous goods, which are lower than those specified in paragraph 2, depending on the hazard level of the cargo being transported and the technical specifications of the vehicle.

(b) The specified speed limits may be changed by joint decision of the Ministers of Citizen Protection and of Infrastructure and Transportation.

(c) Based on studies prepared or approved by or on behalf of the competent technical services, and by decision of the relevant municipal or regional council, and following approval by the Decentralized Administration in accordance with the procedures set forth in paragraph 1 of Article 55, regarding traffic control measures, maximum speed limits may be established and modified on roads for which they have oversight and maintenance responsibilities. These limits are lower than the maximum limits provided for in paragraph 2 of Article 24. Specifically, in cases falling within the scope of the first sentence of paragraph 1 of Article 24, the limits may be set at up to fifty (50) kilometers per hour.

(d) For highways, as defined by the relevant decisions of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, speed limits, other than the maximum permitted limits provided for in this article, shall be established and modified following a study and by decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation.

(e) For expressways and the primary national highway network, as defined by the relevant decisions of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, speed limits, other than the maximum permitted limits set forth herein, are established and modified following a study by the technical services of the agencies responsible for maintaining these roads and upon approval by the Decentralized Administration, in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 55. The speed limits specified in the decisions issued pursuant to this provision and subparagraphs (c) and (d) shall apply upon the installation of the required signs on the aforementioned roads.

(f) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, it may be required that, for the purpose of monitoring trip data (kilometers traveled, breaks in the trip and duration, speed) for trucks, buses, and other categories of motor vehicles may be required to be equipped with an automatic device for recording such data and with a vehicle speed-limiting mechanism, as well as to ensure that these devices are in operation. The same decision specifies the type and technical specifications of the devices, as well as any other necessary details.

(g) By joint decision of the Ministers of Citizen Protection, Infrastructure and Transport, and Digital Governance, the technical specifications for the special devices referred to in subparagraph (f) shall be established, as well as any other details necessary for its implementation.

8. For the purposes of Article 36, concerning the loading of vehicles, the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall issue a decision establishing the specific rules for the loading and transport of cargo, depending on the various types of cargo, the categories of transport vehicles and the mode of transport, as well as any other specific, technical, and detailed matters.

9. For the purposes of Article 38, regarding stopping and parking:

(a) By joint decision of the Ministers of the Interior, Citizen Protection, Infrastructure and Transport, and Maritime Affairs and Island Policy, the details for the implementation of paragraph 6 may be specified, including, in particular, matters such as security and maintenance costs.

(b) By joint decision of the Ministers of the Interior, National Economy and Finance, Infrastructure and Transportation, and Citizen Protection, specific matters and details regarding the implementation of paragraph 10.

c) A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall establish the criteria for the location of stops/parking areas (picks-up) for public-use passenger vehicles (TAXI), as well as any other details regarding the implementation of subparagraph (b) of paragraph 17.

(d) The designation of bus stops, starting points, and parking areas in accordance with paragraph 17(a) is carried out, for the areas under the jurisdiction of the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) and the Thessaloniki Transportation Authority (OSETH), respectively, following a special study conducted by them, and, as for the rest of the country, by decision of the relevant Municipal or Regional Council or municipal committee regarding the road network under their jurisdiction, based on studies prepared by or on behalf ofthe competent Technical Services of first- and second-level local government bodies to determine such locations, and which ensure the smooth, safe, and unimpeded flow of traffic at these locations.

(e) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, the specifications for the protrusions and the boundary markers, as well as the procedure for their installation, shall be determined in accordance with subparagraph (a) of paragraph 17, regarding their installation at public transit stops, special protrusions on the roadway for the boarding and alighting of passengers and to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility in general.

(f) To designate the pickup points, stops/parking areas (taxi stands) for public passenger vehicles (taxis) in residential areas in accordance with subparagraph (b) of paragraph 17, in the following cases:

(aa) within the jurisdiction of OASA and OSETH, the determination is made by these agencies, following a proposal by the relevant Municipal or Regional Council or municipal committee, regarding the road network under their jurisdiction; and

(ab) For the rest of the country, the determination is made on the basis of studies prepared by or on behalf of the competent technical services of first- and second-level local government agencies, by decision of the relevant Municipal or Regional Council or municipal committee regarding the road network under their jurisdiction.

(g) By decision of the relevant Municipal Council or municipal committee, special E.P.I.O. parking spaces are designated within residential areas on the road network under their jurisdiction in accordance with paragraph 18.

10. For the purposes of Article 46, concerning driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or toxic substances, a lower percentage than that specified in the first paragraph may be set by joint decisions of the Ministers of Health, Citizen Protection, and Infrastructure and Transportation, a lower percentage than that referred to in the first sentence of paragraph 1 may be established, specific categories of drivers with lower thresholds may be defined, adjusted accordingly to the limits set forth in paragraph 7; specify the limits for toxic substances or medications that may affect a driver’s ability; to establish the scientific methods and procedures for detecting the use of alcohol, toxic substances, or medications in accordance with Article 46, as well as any other relevant matters.

11. A decision by the Minister of Citizen Protection shall establish the details for the implementation of Article 47, concerning conduct in the event of an accident.

12. By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, permission may be granted to install the lights referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 48, regarding emergency and construction vehicles, on roads and on other categories of vehicles.

13. The details regarding the implementation of Article 50, concerning the immobilization of vehicles—such as the procedure, the method, and the circumstances under which a vehicle may be immobilized.

14. The Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall issue a decision establishing the specifications for investors referred to in paragraph 4 of Article 51, regarding work and the placement of materials on roads.

15. A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall establish the details for the implementation of paragraph 3 of Article 52, concerning the occupation of portions of roads and sidewalks.

16. For the purposes of Article 55, concerning traffic control measures: (a) By decisions of the Regional or Municipal Council, the measures set forth in paragraph 1 of Article 55 shall be implemented on the road network under their jurisdiction, based on studies prepared by or on behalf of their competent technical services. The decisions referred to in the preceding sentence shall be approved by the Secretary of Decentralized Administration, who shall render a decision within an exclusive time limit of two (2) months from the notification of the Regional Council’s decision and within an exclusive time limit of one (1) month from the notification of the Municipal Council’s decision; if the time limit expires without action, approval is deemed to have been granted. By way of exception, the measures referred to in the first sentence of paragraph 1 of the above article, as specified in the studies prepared or approved by the General Directorate of Transportation Infrastructure of the General Secretariat of Infrastructure of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation or by the DecentralizedAdministration, are adopted by decisions of the locally competent Regional Police Directorates or Traffic Police Directorates, when they concern: (aa) the country’s highways, expressways, and national road network, as well as their bypasses and roads that affect them, (ab) transportation projects of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation—whether currently under construction, existing, or planned—on the urban and intercity networks, (c) the primary road network, as defined by decisions of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation:

i) The municipalities of the Attica Region, excluding the municipalities of the Regional Unit of the Islands,

(ii) the Thessaloniki urban complex, namely the municipalities of Thessaloniki, Kordelio-Evosmos, Pavlos Melas, Ampelokipoi-Menemeni, Kalamaria, Neapoli-Sykies (excluding the municipal district of Pefka), Pylaia-Chortiatis, excluding the municipal unit of Chortiatis, the municipal unit of Thermi in the Municipality of Thermi, and the municipal community of Kalochori in the Municipality of Delta,

(iii) the Volos urban complex, namely the municipal districts of Volos, Nea Ionia, Aisonia, and Iolkos within the Municipality of Volos,

iv) The Heraklion urban complex, namely the municipal units of Heraklion and Nea Alikarnassos in the Municipality of Heraklion and the municipal unit of Gazi in the Municipality of Malevizi,

v) the urban complex of Patras, namely the municipal communities of the Eastern, the Northern, Central, and Southern Sectors of the Municipality of Patras, the municipal community of Rio (Agios Georgios Rio), the local community of Aktio (Vernadaikon), and the municipal community of Paralia,

vi) The urban complex of Larissa, that is, the municipal district of Larissa.

(ad) The bypass roads of the main network referred to in subparagraph (ag) and the roads that affect the aforementioned network.

(ae) Traffic on the road network along the boundaries between neighboring local government entities.

The decisions contained herein shall be communicated immediately to the local Traffic Police departments or to the police departments that perform traffic police duties, as well as to the relevant traffic departments of the General Secretariat for Infrastructure of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.

(b) The road network referred to in the fifth sentence of paragraph 1 of Article 55 is designated by decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation.

(c) By decision of the Director General of Transportation Infrastructure of the General Secretariat for Infrastructure of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation, the measures set forth in the sixth paragraph of paragraph 1 of Article 55 shall be implemented.

(d) The seventh sentence of paragraph 1 of Article 55 is assigned by decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation.

(e) By decision of the competent local Police Directorates or Traffic Directorates, the provisional measures set forth in paragraph 2 of Article 55 may be taken.

(f) The provisions of Article 55, paragraph 4(a), shall be determined by decision of the relevant mayor.

(g) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, following a recommendation from the competent agency in each case based on its strategic and operational planning, the provisions of (b) of paragraph 4 of Article 55 shall be determined. By a similar decision, taken following a relevant study and proposal by the competent services responsible for preparing or approving traffic studies, it is possible to permit the use of the roads or lanes referred to in the preceding sentence by motorcycles, mopeds, and bicycles on the roads or lanes referred to in the preceding paragraph, as well as the implementation of these measures on certain days and at certain times. By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, the selection of the type and material of the separation, the accompanying horizontal and vertical signage for all cases of designating roads or lanes under paragraph 4(b) of Article 55. By joint decision of the Ministers of Citizen Protection and of Infrastructure and Transport, the competent Traffic Police Agency and the procedures for revoking the vehicle registration and driver’s license of violators of Article 55, paragraph 6, for a specified period ranging from ten (10) days to three (3) months. By joint decision of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transportation, Health, and the competent Minister in each case, additional exemptions from the ban on public passenger vehicles (E.D.X.) in the lanes specified in subparagraph (a) and (b) of paragraph 4 of Article 55, for the transportation of persons for medical reasons, such as the transportation of patients with kidney disease or cancer to meet their medical needs, the conditions and any other necessary details for the implementation of this provision.

(h) The characteristics and specifications are determined by decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation,

the conditions and any other details regarding the implementation of Article 55, paragraph 4, subparagraph (d).

(i) By decision of the relevant Municipal Council, special road surface configurations or the installation of movable barriers may be mandated for the roads referred to in the first sentence of paragraph 5 of Article 55.

(i) A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall specify the categories of roads on which the construction of the structures or the installation of movable barriers referred to in subparagraph (i) is permitted, the conditions for their construction or installation, their specifications and technical characteristics, and the specific signage that must be used, as applicable.

(k) The measures set forth in paragraph 6 of Article 55 shall be implemented by decision of the Secretary General of Decentralized Administration. Specifically, for the area of the former Capital Administration, the measures set forth in paragraph 6 shall be taken by joint decision of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transport, Environment and Energy, and Citizen Protection.

(l) By joint decision of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transport and of Citizen Protection, the restrictions set forth in the first sentence of paragraph 8 of Article 55 may be imposed.

(m) The feeding schedule referred to in the second sentence of paragraph 8 of Article 55 shall be determined by a decision of the respective competent Regional Councils.

(i) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, exceptions to the prohibition set forth in the first sentence of paragraph 9 of Article 55 shall be determined for specific reasons relating, in particular, the permanent residence of the vehicle owner in a neighboring area, the place of establishment or operation of the business that owns the vehicle, the vehicle’s involvement in the execution of a public or private project, the passage of buses, the location of agricultural or livestock land in a neighboring area where the owner uses agricultural vehicles or wheeled machinery, and the terms and conditions for obtaining the relevant right-of-way permit, the required supporting documents, and the competent departments of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for the submission of the relevant application and the issuance of the permit, as well as any other related matter. By a similar decision, the roads or sections of roads on which the traffic restrictions set forth herein apply may be specifically designated, the necessary signage, and any other matter related to the implementation of this provision.

(j) By joint decision of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transportation, National Economy and Finance, Environment and Energy, and Citizen Protection, the Road Information Center (K.O.P.) referred to in paragraph 10 of Article 55, concerning traffic management measures, and the legal form of the K.O.P., its supervising authority, its staffing and operational procedures, its cooperation with public and private entities—particularly with regard to obtaining information from them—as well as any other matter related to the implementation of paragraph 10.

17. For the purposes of Article 56, concerning traffic control measures in port land areas:

(a) By decision of the Secretary of the relevant Decentralized Administration and following the opinion of the Secretary General for Shipping and Ports of the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy, following a recommendation from the Port Police Directorate and the Port and Building Infrastructure Directorate of the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy, as well as the relevant Port Authority,the measures set forth in paragraph 1. The measures set forth in paragraph 4 of Article 56 may be established by similar decisions.

(b) By decision of the Secretary of the relevant Decentralized Administration, following the opinion of the Secretary General for Shipping and Ports of the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy, following a recommendation from the Directorate of Port and Building Infrastructure and the Directorate of Port Police of the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy, as well as the relevant Port Authority, the traffic regulations set forth in the study referred to in paragraph 6 of Article 56 are hereby approved.

c) By decision of the Secretary of the relevant Decentralized Administration, following the opinion of the Secretary General for Shipping and Ports of the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy, following a recommendation from the Directorate of Port and Building Infrastructure and the Directorate of Port Police of the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy, as well as the relevant Port Authority, the exceptional traffic regulations set forth in paragraph 7 of Article 56 are hereby approved.

(d) By decision of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Island Policy, the terms and conditions for granting the licenses referred to in paragraph 9 of Article 56 shall be determined, as well as the imposition of administrative sanctions on violators in accordance with Article 157 of the Code of Public Maritime Law (Legislative Decree 187/1973, A’ 261), regardless of whether criminal or other penalties are imposed.

18. For the purposes of Article 57, concerning the dimensions and weights of vehicles and their trailers:

(a) A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation establishes the maximum limits for the dimensions, weight, load, and axle loads of motor vehicles.

(b) Joint decisions by the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transportation and of Rural Development and Food shall establish the maximum limits on the dimensions, weight, payload, and axle loads for agricultural machinery.

(c) Joint decisions by the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transportation and of Development shall establish the maximum limits for the dimensions, weight, load, and axle loads of construction machinery.

(d) Joint decisions by the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transportation and of Citizen Protection shall establish the maximum limits on the dimensions, weight, payload, and axle loads for mopeds, bicycles, and manually propelled vehicles.

e) Joint decisions by the Ministers of the Interior and of Infrastructure and Transportation shall establish the maximum limits for the dimensions, weight, load, and axle loads of articulated vehicles.

(f) By joint decisions of the Minister of National Economy and Finance and the relevant co-competent ministers, each European Union directive concerning the technical aspects of thethis paragraph.

19. For the purposes of Article 58, regarding the towing of vehicles:

(a) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, with respect to motor vehicles and construction machinery, it may be permitted to tow more than one trailer, and restrictions may be imposed on the operation of such combinations.

(b) By joint decision of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transport and of Rural Development and Food, tractors referred to in the first sentence of paragraph 2 of Article 58 to tow more than one loaded trailer.

(c) Decisions issued by the competent Ministers of Infrastructure and Transport and of Rural Development and Food, as applicable, shall establish the terms and conditions for the coupling of motor vehicles and trailers.

(d) By joint decision of the Ministers of Rural Development and Food and of Infrastructure and Transportation, tractors referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 58, regarding the towing of vehicles, to tow more than one loaded trailer. In this case, Articles 59, concerning the braking of motor vehicles; 60, concerning the braking of trailers; and 61, concerning the braking of vehicle combinations, shall apply accordingly.

20. By presidential decree, issued upon the recommendation of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, animal-drawn vehicles may be required to be equipped with a braking system in accordance with Article 64, regarding the braking of horse-drawn vehicles.

21. If the specific characteristics of the machinery referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 82, concerning the lights of agricultural machinery, do not allow for the corresponding application of the provisions regarding the placement of lights and reflective devices, a different method of installation shall be determined by joint decision of the Ministers of Rural Development and Food and of Infrastructure and Transportation.

22. Decisions of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall specify the characteristics of the colors of the lights used by the various road vehicles referred to in Article 84, concerning general provisions on lighting.

23. For the purposes of Article 85, concerning vehicle mechanisms, components, and devices:

(a) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, the technical and operational specifications, as well as any other necessary details for the implementation of paragraph 3 of Article 85, shall be established.

(b) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, the specifications for the audible warning devices used by the vehicles referred to in paragraph 4 of Article 85 shall be established.

(c) The specifications for the membranes referred to in paragraph 8 of Article 85 shall be determined by a joint decision of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transport and of Citizen Protection.

(d) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, certain special-purpose motor vehicles and trailers may be exempted from the requirement set forth in the first sentence of paragraph 13 of Article 85, provided that no damage is caused to the road surface.

(e) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, the minimum permissible tread depth is specified for each type of tire, below which, due to a lack of sufficient traction, further use of that tire is prohibited for safety reasons.

(f) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, certain special-purpose motor vehicles or trailers may be exempted from the requirement set forth in paragraph 14 of Article 85.

(g) The specifications for traffic signs, their reflective material, and the special marking devices referred to in paragraph 16 of Article 85 shall be determined by decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation.

(h) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, the specifications for the mirrors referred to in paragraph 1 and the seat belts referred to in paragraph 17 of Article 85 shall be established. By a similar decision, the requirement to equip and use seat belts may be imposed on other categories of vehicles, as well as in the rear seats of passenger cars already in circulation in the country.

(i) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, it may be required that automobiles, vehicles, or combinations of vehicles (trains) longer than ten (10) meters to be equipped with systems that assist in receiving warning signals given by the drivers of following vehicles.

(i) Decisions of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation establish the dimensions, technical specifications, and placement locations of the special identification plates for special vehicles referred to in paragraphs 20 through 22 of Article 85.

(ia) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, it may be required that automobiles, their trailers, three-wheeled vehicles, motorcycles, and mopeds be equipped with accessories or devices, such as fire extinguishers, intended for the safety of these vehicles or other vehicles on the road, the improvement of their equipment, and the performance of the tasks for which they are used. The same decision may require that all road vehicles be equipped with a first-aid kit containing medical supplies.

24. A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall establish the limits and methods for measuring the electromagnetic disturbance characteristics of vehicles with internal combustion engines, as well as the inspection procedure set forth in Article 86, concerning special provisions.

25. For the purposes of Article 87, concerning the exterior appearance of motor vehicles:

(a) A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall establish the procedure for notification under paragraph 1 regarding the external appearance of motor vehicles.

b) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, a uniform exterior color scheme may be imposed on certain categories of motor vehicles, and all relevant details may be specified.

(c) A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall establish the terms and conditions under which the public transportation vehicles referred to in paragraph 2 of Article 87 are to be painted.

26. For the purposes of Article 88, concerning vehicle type approvals:

(a) By joint decision of the Ministers of National Economy and Finance, the Minister of Rural Development and Food, and the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, as applicable, the terms and conditions for granting the approvals referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 88, the technical specifications for the vehicles referred to in paragraph 1, in addition to those set forth herein, the procedure for inspecting the vehicles referred to above that are imported or manufactured, the obligations of their importers or manufacturers to submit such technical data, as well as any other necessary details.

(b) A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall establish the procedure for issuing type approval and registration, as well as any other matters related to the implementation of paragraph 3 of Article 88.

(c) A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall establish the specific procedure for granting type approval to motor vehicles intended for use within special fenced-in areas, in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 88.

(d) By joint decision of the Ministers of National Economy and Finance, Infrastructure and Transportation, and Rural Development and Food, a committee shall be established comprising representatives from the relevant ministries, as appropriate, whose task is to resolve the matter in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 88. This committee is also tasked with classifying special-purpose vehicles into a special category, provided that they cannot be classified into one of the categories set forth in this article. The committee’s decision also specifies the nature of the special use of these vehicles, as well as all details regarding the conditions, requirements, and the procedure for granting approval to such vehicles.

27. For the purposes of Article 89, regarding frame and engine identification marks:

(a) A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall specify the details for the implementation of paragraph 1 and the method for identifying motor vehicles whose chassis and engines do not bear the characteristics specified in paragraph 1.

(b) The provisions of paragraph 1 of Article 89 may be applied mutatis mutandis: (ba) to agricultural machinery, by decision of the Minister of Rural Development and Food, (bb) to construction machinery and their trailers, by decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation,

(b) for mopeds, by decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation.

28. For the purposes of Article 90, concerning vehicle inspections:

(a) A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall specify the categories of vehicles to be inspected, the frequency of periodic technical inspections, the items to be inspected, the method and procedure for conducting the inspection, and any other necessary details for the implementation of paragraph 1.

(b) By decision of the Minister of Rural Development and Food, the technical inspection referred to in paragraph 1 shall be required for agricultural machinery and the trailers towed by such machinery.

(c) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, the technical inspection referred to in paragraph 1 shall be required for construction machinery and the trailers towed by such machinery.

29. The manner and procedure for conducting the general inventories and classifications referred to in Article 91, concerning the general inventory and classification of vehicles, are specified as follows:

(a) for motor vehicles and their trailers, three-wheeled vehicles and motorcycles, as well as construction machinery and their trailers, by decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, and

(b) for agricultural machinery and the trailers towed by such machinery, by decision of the Minister of Rural Development and Food.

30. For the purposes of Article 92, concerning vehicle registration:

(a) The manner and procedure for granting the licenses referred to in paragraph 1 are specified as follows:

(aa) for motor vehicles and their trailers, three-wheeled vehicles and motorcycles, as well as construction machinery and their trailers, by decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation,

(ab) for agricultural machinery and the trailers towed by such machinery, by decision of the Minister of Rural Development and Food,

(ag) for mopeds, by decision of the Minister of Citizen Protection, and (ad) for animal-drawn vehicles, by decision of the Minister of the Interior.

(b) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, specific motor vehicles used in races and experiments within

on racetracks or in vintage cars used only for exhibitions or races.

c) The details of motor vehicles listed on the registration certificate, their trailers, as well as three-wheeled vehicles and motorcycles; the specification of their main characteristics; notifying the competent authorities in the event of a change and the timeframe within which such notification must be made, the issuance of permits for temporary operation or testing, as well as any other relevant matter concerning the implementation of Article 92, shall be determined by decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation.

(c) In the case of agricultural machinery and its trailers, construction machinery and its trailers, and motorcycles, the information on the registration certificate is determined by a joint decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation and the competent minister in each case.

31. The dimensions, specifications, method of manufacture, and procedure for issuing the license plates referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 94, concerning license plates, matters concerning their replacement in the event of loss, theft, destruction, or damage, the issuance of license plates for test or temporary use, the method and location of mounting, the inscriptions and markings thereon, as well as any related matter, are regulated for automobiles, as well as for three-wheeled vehicles, motorcycles, and their trailers, by decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation. The matters referred to in the preceding paragraph are specifically regulated as follows:

(a) for agricultural machinery, by decision of the Minister of Rural Development and Food,

(b) for construction machinery, by decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation,

(d) for motor vehicles, by decision of the Minister of the Interior.

32. The technical details and, more specifically, matters concerning the manufacture of the distinctive mark referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 95, regarding the operation of motor vehicles abroad and the operation of foreign motor vehicles, the information to be inscribed on it, its location on the vehicle, and any other relevant details, shall be determined by decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, in accordance with internationally applicable standards.

33. The details regarding the implementation of paragraph 1 of Article 97, concerning the suspension of vehicle registration, may be regulated by a decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation.

34. For the purposes of Article 98, concerning driver’s licenses, penalties, and licenses for driving instructors:

(a) A presidential decree, issued upon the recommendation of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, shall specify:

(aa) The terms, conditions, and procedures governing the operation of driving schools and theoretical training centers for prospective drivers (KETHEYO), for mopeds, motorcycles, and automobiles.

(ab) The terms, conditions, and restrictions governing the practice of the profession of instructor for prospective moped, motorcycles, and automobiles, as well as the operation of driving schools and Theoretical Training Centers for Prospective Drivers (KETHEYO) for mopeds, motorcycles, and automobiles.

(ag) The administrative and criminal penalties for violators of the provisions of this decree, as well as the procedure for imposing them.

(b) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, the following are established:

(ba) the procedure for issuing, renewing, replacing, and exchanging driver’s licenses, as well as any other relevant details concerning driver’s licenses.

(bb) The terms and conditions governing the training and continuing education of examiners for prospective moped, motorcycles, and automobiles, as well as the procedure for forming examination committees and the obligations of examiners.

(bg) The terms and conditions for the training of prospective moped, motorcycle, and automobile drivers, including the establishment of mandatory courses prior to the examination.

(c) The annexes to Presidential Decree 51/2012 (A’ 101) shall be amended and supplemented by a joint decision of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transport and of Development, as well as the Minister of Health with regard to Annex III.

(d) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, the issuing authorities, the procedure for granting the license, and any other necessary details concerning the issuance of the International Driver’s License in Greece shall be determined.

35. By joint decisions of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation and, where applicable, the Minister of Rural Development and Food or the Minister of Development, the technical details and specific issues regarding the issuance and validity of licenses to operate agricultural machinery or construction machinery referred to in Article 100.

36. A decision by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation shall specify all necessary details for the implementation of Article 101, concerning specific cases of driver’s license revocation.

37. For the purposes of Article 105, concerning a special identification badge for new motor vehicle drivers and drivers with disabilities:

a) By decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, the characteristics of the sign, the manner of its installation, and any other details necessary for the implementation of paragraph 1 of Article 105 shall be specified.

(b) By joint decision of the Ministers of Social Cohesion and Family, Citizen Protection, and Infrastructure and Transportation, and the Minister responsible for the rights of persons with disabilities, in accordance with Article 69 of Law 4488/2017 (A’ 137), the mandatory display of special identification signs may be required on any motor vehicle if it is driven by a person with a disability or has been specially adapted for the transportation of such a person. The same decision specifies the characteristics of the sign, the manner of its affixing, and any other necessary details.

38. For the purposes of Article 106, concerning the imposition of administrative measures:

(a) The terms and conditions for the revocation of a driver’s license under paragraph 5 of Article 106 shall be established by a joint decision of the Ministers of Citizen Protection and of Infrastructure and Transportation.

(b) By joint decision of the Ministers of Citizen Protection, Infrastructure and Transport, and Digital Governance, technical and non-technical matters concerning the implementation of paragraph 6 of Article 110, regarding the imposition of administrative measures, shall be regulated.

(c) By presidential decree, issued upon the recommendation of the Ministers of National Economy and Finance, Infrastructure and Transportation, and Citizen Protection, the costs required for the removal, transport, storage, safekeeping, and return of the removed registration documents; it shall be provided that these costs are borne by the owner or holder of the vehicle and that they are paid prior to the receipt of the vehicle’s registration documents. This presidential decree establishes the amount of the fees for the implementation of the preceding paragraph, the method of their collection, the management of the collected funds, and any other necessary details.

39. For the purposes of Article 107, concerning the imposition of administrative fines by law enforcement officers:

a) By joint decision of the Ministers of Citizen Protection, Digital Governance, and Infrastructure and Transportation, the type of vehicles, the manner of their installation at fixed or non-fixed locations, the technical specifications of these specialized electronic devices or technical means, the manner of their operation for detecting violations, the types of violations detected by the aforementioned technical means, matters concerning the data and the manner in which they are collected by these technical means and the verification of violations, matters concerning the restrictions imposed on their use to safeguard the rights of those subject to their application, and any other necessary technical or other details for the implementation of paragraph 4.

(b) By joint decision of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transport, National Economy and Finance, the Interior, Digital Governance, and Citizen Protection, the competent authorities and the procedure for the assessment and imposition of administrative fines shall be determined, the procedure and costs of collection, and any other necessary details for the implementation of paragraph 7. Such a decision may specify the details regarding the imposition of administrative measures and fines on drivers in violation who hold a foreign driver’s license and on vehicles with foreign registration.

(c) By joint decision of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transport, National Economy and Finance, the Interior and Digital Governance, the specific method of collection shall be determined, as well as the calculation of the portion of the collected fines to be allocated in accordance with paragraph 5, the procedure for the allocation and distribution of the fines, as well as any other relevant matter concerning the implementation of paragraph 5.

(d) By joint decision of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transport, National Economy and Finance, Interior, Citizen Protection, and Digital Governance, the Road Toll Service – Electronic Road Infrastructure Management to collect fines for violations detected in the act pursuant to paragraph 1 and for violations confirmed pursuant to paragraph 6 and are not detected by specialized electronic devices. By a similar decision, the details regarding the imposition of administrative measures and fines on offending drivers holding foreign driver’s licenses and vehicles with foreign registration.

40. By joint decision of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transportation, Citizen Protection, Digital Governance, and the competent Minister in each case, the details of the implementation of the Driver Behavior Monitoring System referred to in Article 110, concerning repeat offenses and the driver behavior monitoring system, and the following are specified in particular:

(a) the method for collecting and recording information on violations,

(b) the penalty point system for violations and the administrative measures imposed when a certain number of points is reached,

(c) the violations for which recidivism is provided for, the increased penalties imposed, and the period of time since the previous violation beyond which recidivism is not considered,

(d) the terms and conditions for the training and testing of drivers whose driver’s licenses have been revoked, pursuant to the Driver Behavior Monitoring System, in order for them to have their driver’s licenses reinstated,

(e) other requirements, such as medical examinations, for the reissuance of a driver’s license to repeat offenders; and

(g) the audit process for identifying violations and ensuring the necessary interoperability.

41. By joint decision of the Ministers of Infrastructure and Transportation, the Interior, Citizen Protection, Shipping and Island Policy, and Digital Governance, the procedure, method, conditions, necessary interoperabilities, as well as any other necessary technical or non-technical details for the real-time cross-referencing of the necessary data from the competent authorities, with the aim of informing the relevant bodies about the history of violations committed by offending driver in accordance with Article 110.

42. By joint decision of the Ministers of National Economy and Finance, Justice, Infrastructure and Transportation, and Citizen Protection, the administrative fines prescribed for violations of this law shall be adjusted.