Seat belts and child seats in Greece (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: Your Europe, with information supplied by the Greek authorities, says seat belts and child restraint systems are mandatory. The fine for not wearing a belt is EUR 350 for the driver and EUR 150 for a passenger, with penalty points and licence withdrawal for the driver.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Child restraint required untilPassenger cars | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbagPassenger cars | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Seat belt compulsory in front seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Seat belt compulsory in rear seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Children in the front seatPassenger cars | Children under 12 may not occupy the seat next to the driver unless they are secured in an approved restraint system suitable for their age, height and weight. [1] |
| Fine for not wearing a seat beltPassenger cars | Driver not wearing a seat belt: EUR 350, 5 penalty points and 30 days' licence withdrawal. Passenger not wearing one: EUR 150, and the driver also receives a EUR 150 fine and 20 days' licence withdrawal. Repeat offences within 5 years carry longer withdrawals and higher fines. [2] |
Notes
- The source says child restraint systems are mandatory but gives no age, height or seating rules. The Hellenic Police site could not be read (access blocked).
- The Your Europe sanctions table has footnotes that split the driver and passenger cases; the text follows the table and its footnotes as published (the page was last checked on 1 October 2026).
Sources
- Government Gazette of the Hellenic Republic (ΦΕΚ), copy hosted by ELINYAE: ΝΟΜΟΣ ΥΠ' ΑΡΙΘΜ. 5209: Κώδικας Οδικής Κυκλοφορίας και άλλες διατάξεις (ΦΕΚ Α' 100/13.06.2025) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
- European Commission (Your Europe): Road rules and safety - Greece (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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