Up to 400 euros fine for a dirty car in Greece

Drivers who drive dirty vehicles in Greece can be fined up to 400 euros. If, for example, the windshield, exterior mirrors or even the side windows and rear window are not clean and visibility is limited, which in combination with bright sunlight or the lights of other vehicles at night increases the likelihood of an accident, you will pay the fine.

For the same reason, the headlights and taillights must also be clean for good visibility at night, and also for the car to be visible from a distance to other drivers. In addition, if we leave stains on the sheet metal for a few hours, the paint will be damaged and rust will appear.

Although technically there is no specific law that considers not washing the car (in its entirety) illegal, on the issue of license plates, according to paragraph 4 of Article 90 of the Highway Code, which states that those who drive a vehicle whose license plates for any reason are not clearly visible or recognizable by technical means of confirming violations or who place non-reflective material on them, are punished with a fine of 300 euros.

Furthermore, according to paragraph 2 of Article 13 of the Highway Code, the driver “must be able to control his vehicle while driving”. A high concentration of dirt on the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility, which leads to his inability to control his vehicle. The fine in this case is 100 euros, but the driving license is also withdrawn for a period of 30 days.

Illustrative Photo by Harvey Tan Villarino: https://www.pexels.com/photo/exciting-off-road-rally-car-kicking-up-mud-31449877/

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