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| E Road number and road section starting from/ending at (town, place, border) | Classification of road | Length of section (km) | Conforms with the EU
regulations on vehicle weight and dimentions YES NO |
Remarks (optional) |
| E-55: Igoumenitsa - Preveza - Messolongi - Tion Patrai - Pyrgos - Kalamata | Reference Main road Express road | 800 | X | |
| E-65: FYROM border - Kozani - Larissa - Domokos - Lamia Brallos - Itea-Antirion…Rion - Egion - Korinthos - Tripoli - Kalamata… Kissamos - Chania | Reference Express road | ... | X | |
| E-75: FYROM border - Evzoni - Thessaloniki - Larissa - Almyros - Lamia - Athina -…- Chania - Iraklion - Agios Nikolaos - Sitia | Reference Express road | 800 | X | |
| E-79: BG border - Serai - Thessaloniki | Reference Express road | ... | ... | |
| E-85: Ormenio - Kastanies - Diymoteicho - Alexandropoulis | Reference Express road | 120 | X | |
| E-86: Kristallopigi - Yefira | Intermediate Express road | 120 | ||
| E-90: Igoumenitsa - Ionnanina - Kozani - Thessaloniki - Alexandropoulis | Main Road Express link | 700 | X | |
| E-92: Igoumenitsa - Ioannina - Trikala - Volos | Intermediate Express road | 300 | X | |
| E-94: Corinthos - Athina | Intermediate Express road | 90 | X | |
| E-853: Ioannina - AL border | Branch link | X | ||
| E-951: Ioannina - Arta - Agrinion - Messolongi | Express road | 200 | X | |
| E-952: Aktio - Vonitsa - Amfilochia - Karpenissi - Lamia - Preveza | Express link | 200 | X | |
| E-961: Tripoli - Sparti - Githio | Express link | 120 | X | |
| E-962: Elefsina - Thiva | Express link | 90 | X |
Maximum permissible vehicle characteristics on
E-Road */
| No | Maximum permissible weights and dimensions | |||
| 1 | Vehicle height [m] | 4.00 | ||
| 2 | Vehicle width [m] | 2.55 | ||
| 2a | of which: for refrigerated vehicles [m] | 2.60 | ||
| 3 | Length [m] | Motor vehicle Road train Articulated vehicle Bus with trailer Trailer Articulated Bus |
12.00 18.35 16.50 ... 12.00 18.00 |
|
| 4 | Weight on axle [t] | single (driving) 1) double (tandem) triple |
11.50 ... ... |
|
| 5 | Vehicle weight [t] | Motor vehicle | 2 axles2) 3 axles 4 axles4) |
18.00 25.003) 32.00 |
| Road train5) | 3 axles 4 axles 5/6 axles |
... 36.00 40.00 |
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| Articulated vehicle | 3 axles 4 axles 5/6 axles |
... 6) 44.00 7) |
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| Trailer 8) | 2 axle 9) 3 axles 10) |
18.00 24.00 |
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*/ E-Road
network: E-55, E-65, E-75, E-79, E-85, E-86, E-90, E-92, E-94, E-853
marque, E-951, E-952, E-961, E- 962.
... = no data available.
1) The weight borne
by the driving axles or driving axles of a vehicle or vehicle combination must
not be less than 25% of the total laden weight of the vehicle combination, when
used in international traffic.
2) The sum of the axle
weights per tandem axle must not exceed, if the distance (d) between the axles
is:
|
- less than 1 m (d <1.0): |
- |
11.5 tonnes. |
|
- 1.0 m or greater, but less than 1.3m (1.0<=d<1.3) |
- |
16 tonnes. |
|
- 1.3 m or greater, but less than 1.8m (1.3<=d<1.8) |
- |
18 tonnes. |
| 19 tonnes where the driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and air suspension or suspension recognized as being equivalent within the European Community, or where each driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and where the maximum weight for each axle does not exceed 9.5 tonnes. | ||
3) 26
tonnes, where the driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and air suspension or
suspension recognized as being equivalent within the European Community, or
where each driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and where the maximum weight
for each axle does not exceed 9.5 tonnes.
4) Four-axle motor vehicles
with two steering axles, where the driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and
air suspension or suspension recognized as being equivalent within the European
Community, or where each driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and where the
maximum weight for each axle does not exceed 9.5 tonnes.
5) The distance between the
rear axle of a motor vehicle and the front axle of a trailer must not be less
than 3.00 metres.
6) Articulated vehicles with
4 axles consisting of a two-axle motor vehicle and a two-axle semi-trailer, if
the distance between the axles of the semi-trailer is:
|
- 1.3 m or greater not more than 1.8m: |
- |
36 tonnes. |
|
- greater than 1.8m: |
- |
36 tonnes + 2 tonnes margin, |
when the maximum authorized weight(MAW) of the
motor vehicle (18 t) and the MAW of the tandem axle of the semi-trailer (20 t)
are respected, and the driving axle is fitted with twin tyres and air suspension
or suspension recognized as being equivalent within the European Community.
7) Articulated vehicle
carrying a 40 foot ISO container as a combined transport operation.
8) Semi-trailers: the
distance measured horizontally between the axles of the fifth-wheel king pin and
any point at the front of the semi-trailer must not exceed 2.04 m.
9) Tandem axles of trailers
and semi-trailers: the sum of the axle weights per tandem axle must not exceed,
if the distance (d) between the axles is:
|
- less than 1m (d<1.0): |
- |
11 tonnes |
|
- between 1.0 m and less than 1.3m (1.0<=d<=1.3): |
- |
16 tonnes |
|
- between 1.3 m and less than 1.8m (1.3<=d<=1.8): |
- |
18 tonnes |
|
- 1.8m or more (1.8<=d): |
- |
20 tonnes |
10) Tri-axles
of trailers and semi-trailers: the sum of the axle weights per tri-axle must not
exceed, if the distance (d) between the axles is:
|
- 1.3m or less (d<=1.3): |
- |
21 tonnes. |
|
- over 1.3m and up to 1.4m (1.3 < d < ='1.4) |
- |
24 tonnes. |
Fuel prices:
Currency:
Drs
| - Gasoline/ per litre: | Fuel 98 lead free: | Drs 280.- |
| Fuel 95 lead free: | Drs 240.- | |
| - Diesel/ per litre: | Diesel: | Drs 190.- |
Road user
charges:
Tolls
(motorways):
Applicable to all lorries engaged in international traffic on the Greek road
network (750 km) irrespective of the country of registration (incl. Greek
operators):
| - Lorries (two axles above 3.5 tonnes gross weight) | - US$ 0.03.- per km (max. US$ 22.-) |
| - Lorries (three axles above 3.5 tonnes gross weight) | - US$ 0.04.- per km (max. US$ 29.-) |
| - Lorries (four axles above 3.5 tonnes gross weight) | - US$ 0.045.- per km (max. US$ 33.-) |
Entry or transit charge/tax:
| - Lorries and buses: | US$ 20.- (upon entry). |
No such taxes apply to operators from countries having concluded bilateral agreement with Greece.
Other charges:
(a) Charges for excessive weight:
| Art. 32 of Law 2696/99 (Code of Road Traffic): | Fine amounting to: | |
| Exceeding the maximum permissible weigth or the maximum permissible axle loading | up to 10 % | 20.000 Drs |
| Over 10 % and up to 20 % | 100.000 Drs | |
| Over 20 % | 400.000 Drs and the circulated number plated is removed for a period of one month | |
(b) Charges for over-sized vehicles:
- The vehicle
is stopped and a fine amounting to 20.000 Drs is imposed.
March 2000
Combined Transport services
Combined transport services (Rolling
Highway) offered:
Not available on a systematic way.
BORDER CROSSING POINTS
|
Item-No. |
Border Crossing Point |
Location on E-road |
|
1. |
Ktismata - Kakvija (GR
- AL) |
E 853 |
|
2. |
Niki - Metjitlija (GR
- FYROM) |
E 65 |
|
3. |
Evzoni - Bogorojca (GR
- FYROM) |
E 75 |
|
4. |
Promahon - Kulata (GR
- BG) |
E 79 |
|
5. |
Ormenio - Svilengrad
(GR - BG) |
E 85 |
|
6. |
Pherrai - Ipsala (GR
- TR) |
E 84 |
| ID No. | Address | Location on E-Road | Weight measurement | |
| Gross vehicle weight | IndividualAxle weight | |||
| 1 |
A. Pireaus |
Yes |
No |
|
| 2 | G. Pireaus |
Yes |
No |
|
| 3 | St. Pireaus |
Yes |
No |
|
| 4 | H. Pireaus |
Yes |
No |
|
| 5 | I. Airport of Athens |
Yes |
No |
|
| 6 | IA. Pireaus |
Yes |
No |
|
| 7 | Athens |
Yes |
No |
|
| 8 | Elefsina |
Yes |
No |
|
| 9 | Lavrio |
Yes |
No |
|
| 10 |
E.A.B. |
Yes |
No |
|
| 11 | Aigion |
Yes |
No |
|
| 12 | Patra |
Yes |
No |
|
| 13 | Kalamata |
Yes |
No |
|
| 14 | Katalolo |
Yes |
No |
|
| 15 |
Kyillini |
Yes |
No |
|
| 16 |
Antikyra |
Yes |
No |
|
| 17 | Chalkida |
Yes |
No |
|
| 18 | Mesologgi |
Yes |
No |
|
| 19 | Amphilohia |
Yes |
No |
|
| 20 | Argostoli |
Yes |
No |
|
| 21 |
Volos |
Yes |
No |
|
| 22 |
Larisa |
Yes |
No |
|
| 23 |
Larymna |
Yes |
No |
|
| 24 |
A. Thessaloniki |
Yes |
No |
|
| 25 |
B. Thessaloniki |
Yes |
No |
|
| 26 |
G. Thessaloniki |
Yes |
No |
|
| 27 |
H. Thessaloniki |
Yes |
No |
|
| 28 |
Evroni |
E 65 |
Yes |
No |
| 29 |
Krystallopigi |
Yes |
No |
|
| 30 |
Michaniona |
Yes |
No |
|
| 31 |
Niki |
E 65 |
Yes |
No |
| 32 |
Promachon |
E 79 |
Yes |
No |
| 33 |
Kavala |
Yes |
No |
|
| 34 |
Alexandroupolis |
Yes |
No |
|
| 35 |
Kipi |
Yes |
No |
|
| 36 |
Ormenion |
E 85 |
Yes |
No |
| 37 |
Chania (Kreta) |
Yes |
No |
|
| 38 |
Heraclion (Kreta) |
Yes |
No |
|
| 39 |
Agios Nikolaos(Kreta) |
Yes |
No |
|
| 40 |
Rethimno (Kreta) |
Yes |
No |
|
| 41 |
Kerkyra (Korfu) |
Yes |
No |
|
| 42 |
Igoumenitsa |
Yes |
No |
|
| 43 |
Preveza |
Yes |
No |
|
| 44 |
Rodos |
Yes |
No |
|
| 45 |
Mytilini |
Yes |
No |
|
| Items to be controlled | Control authorities | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State police | Local police | Customs | Transport Ministry | Road Administration | Authorised technical experts/workshops | Other authorised bodies or officers | |
| Traffic regulations and driving licences | X | ||||||
| Authorisations for international road transport (bilateral, EU, ECMT ...) | X | ||||||
| Special authorisations for carriage of passengers and other related documents (e.g., list of passengers) | X | X | |||||
| T1 documents or TIR Carnets | X | ||||||
| Weights and dimensions | X | X | |||||
| Certificate for carriage of perishable foodstuffs and special equipment to be used for such carriage (ATP) | |||||||
| Documents on veteriany and phytosanitary control | |||||||
| Road user charges | X | ||||||
| Technical conditions of motor vehicles | X | X | |||||
| Regulations on driving hours and rest periods | X | ||||||
| Road worthiness checks | X | ||||||
| Regulations on transport of dangerous goods | X | X | |||||
Useful addresses,
phone and fax numbers in Greece
Emergency numbers
| Police | 100 |
| Ambulance | 167 |
| Dangerous goods accident | 100 |
| Breakdown | |
| Fire and Rescue | 199 |
National
competent authorities **/ and
control authorities on international passenger and goods traffic by road
Last updated:
©2001 United Nations Economic Commission for Europe