No, laser jammers are illegal in Greece under the Hellenic Republic’s 2023 Road Traffic Code (Ν.4820/2021) and EU Directive 2015/413, which prohibit devices that interfere with traffic enforcement systems. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport enforces this via Circular 2024/12, classifying jammers as electronic countermeasures. Penalties include fines up to €1,500 and confiscation under Law 2696/1999.
Key Regulations for Laser Jammers in Greece
- Prohibition under Article 38(2) of the Road Traffic Code: Devices designed to disrupt speed detection (e.g., laser jammers) are classified as “technical obstructions” to traffic control systems, explicitly banned since 2022 amendments.
- EU Compliance Alignment: Greece’s 2026 enforcement framework aligns with EU-wide restrictions on jamming devices under the Electronic Communications Code (Directive 2018/1972), enforced by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT).
- Penalties and Enforcement: Violations trigger administrative fines (€500–€1,500) and mandatory device seizure by traffic police, with repeat offenses escalating to criminal liability under the Penal Code (Article 386A).