Greek authorities have announced a major shift in how traffic violations are handled, relieving vehicle owners of automatic liability and placing responsibility squarely on the individual behind the wheel. The new policy, introduced by Giorgos Pitsilis, head of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), is part of Greece's updated Highway Code, now incorporated into Law 5209/2025. Until now, Greek law held vehicle owners accountable for any traffic violations committed with their cars-even when someone else was driving. This meant that if a friend, relative, employee, or customer committed an infraction like illegal parking, the fine would be issued based on the car's license plate and charged directly to the owner's tax identification number. Unpaid fines could escalate to formal tax debts, leading to enforcement measures such as account seizures. This system often ensnared innocent car owners in bureaucratic and financial...