Fines for not using a mask continue
Intensive inspections are carried out throughout the country by the Hellenic Police Services to implement the measures of measures and to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Yesterday, Friday 24 September took place throughout the territory 98,396 controls, of which 54,429 at the Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”.
They were totally confirmed 329 infringements and took place 9 arrests, as follows:
- 71 violations for not using a mask, etc. related infringements and 57 fines of EUR 300 and EUR 14 of EUR 150 were imposed, as follows:
- 23 in Thessaloniki,
- 9 in Western Greece,
- 8 in Epirus,
- 5 in Central Greece,
- 4 in the North Aegean,
- 4 in Western Macedonia,
- 4 in the Ionian Islands,
- 3 in Crete,
- 3 in the Peloponnese,
- 3 in the South Aegean,
- 3 in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace and
- 2 in Central Macedonia.
Since the entry into force of the new measures (November 7, 2020), they have been fully certified 69,222 similar infringements and were imposed 66,246 administrative fines of EUR 300 and 2,976 of 150 euros.
- 49 infringements for restriction of movement by imposing an equal number of fines of 300 euros, as follows:
- 16 in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
- 13 in the North Aegean,
- 8 in Attica,
- 5 in Central Macedonia,
- 5 in the Peloponnese and
- 2 in Western Macedonia.
Since the beginning of the measure (November 7, 2020) they have been fully certified 195,322 similar infringements.
- 208 infringements and 9 collections, for rules of operation of shops, private companies, etc. Violations of the relevant legislation (prohibition of operation, non-use of mask, elements of surface area per person, etc.).
In the above cases, the following sanctions were imposed for suspension of operation, etc. related infringements of the relevant provisions, namely:
In Attica,
- 3 collections of owners and a fine of 2,000 euros, in an equal number of stores of health interest, with the imposition of a 7-day suspension of operation, to serve standing customers,
- 3 infringements, in companies, for not posting a sign of maximum number of people,
- 3 violations of 300 euros, for non-use of a mask, by employees and customer, stores.
In Central Macedonia,
- 3 collections and from 2,000 euros in 2 stores of health interest, for employment of 2 employees and customer service, without a certificate of vaccination or disease, and from 300 euros invitation, to the employees and the customer,
- 15 infringements of 300 euros, for non-use of a mask, by employees, and shop customers,
- 2,000 euro fine, store of health interest, with imposition of 7-day suspension, for playing music.
In Western Greece,
- arrest of owner and a fine of 2,300 euros, in a system of health interest with the imposition of a 7-day suspension of operation, for serving standing customers, not using a mask, not placing disinfectants on the tables, not keeping a distance between seats, not posting a maximum sign and pain
- 5 violations of 300 euros, for non-use of a mask, by employees and shop owners.
In Central Greece,
- arrest and 300 euros offer to a car wash owner for not having a certificate of vaccination – disease or proof of coronavirus detection,
- 18 violations of 300 euros, for non-use of a mask, by employees and customers of stores.
In the Peloponnese,
- from 2,000 euros, in 4 stores, with the imposition of a 7-day suspension of operation, for customer service in the area, without a certificate of vaccination or legalization and 300 euros offer to 4 customers,
- arrest and imposition of a fine of 5,000 euros for a quarantine obligation,
- 14 violations of 300 euros, for not using a mask, by store employees.
In Crete,
- from 2,000 euros, in 2 stores, with the imposition of a 7-day suspension of operation, for customer service in the area, without a certificate of vaccination or legalization and a fine of 300 euros, per customer,
- 2,000 euros offer in a store of health interest, with the imposition of a 7-day suspension of operation, for the service of standing customers,
- 16 violations of 300 euros, for not using a mask, by employees and customers of stores,
- 2 violations, in one company, for not posting a sign of the maximum number of people allowed.
In the Ionian Islands,
- 5,000 euro fine, in an open-air bar, with a 7-day suspension, for serving standing customers,
- 2,000 euro fine, in a tavern, with the imposition of a 7-day suspension of operation, for serving standing customers, non-observance of bank distances – exceeding teachers at the same table,
- 14 violations of 300 euros, for non-use of a mask, by employees and customers of stores.
In Thessaly,
- 4 violations of 300 euros, for not using a mask, by store employees,
- an offense, in a store of health interest, for not posting a sign of the maximum number of people allowed.
In Thessaloniki,
- 32 violations of 300 euros, for non-use of a mask, by employees and customers, stores,
- an offense, in a store of health interest, for not posting a sign of the maximum number of people allowed.
In Eastern Macedonia and Thrace,
- 10 violations of 300 euros, for non-use of a mask, by employees and customers, stores,
- 2 violations, to a store owner, for not posting a sign of the maximum number of people allowed.
In the North Aegean,
- a violation in a retail system, for not posting a sign of the maximum number of people allowed,
- 3 violations of 300 euros, for non-use of a mask, by an employee and customers of stores.
In Western Macedonia,
- from 5,000 euros to 2 people, for non-compliance with health protocols upon entering the country,
- 4 violations of 300 euros, for non-use of a mask, by employees and customers of stores.
In Epirus, 14 violations of 300 euros, for non-use of a mask, by employees and customers of stores.
In the South Aegean, 13 violations of 300 euros, for non-use of a mask, by employees and customers of stores.
Since the implementation of the new measures (November 7, 2020) they have been fully certified 13,757 similar offenses and have been arrested 2,484 people.
- Finally, 1 violation was confirmed for non-completion of the electronic form PLF (Passenger Locator Form) by a traveler. Since the entry into force of the new measures (November 7, 2020), a total of 385 similar violations have been confirmed.
The inspections continue with undiminished intensity for the protection of public health.