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Crete Highway Code

I'm doing research for an upcoming trip to Crete and found this in a recent newspaper online.  I particularly like the last line [1 euro = ~$1.30]:

"Take a look at the new fines and consider whether is would be cheaper to sell your car and use a bus or taxi…

  •  Vehicle with no number plates: up to 5300 €
  • Going through red lights: 700€
  • Not stopping at a STOP sign: 700€
  • Crossing a double white line: 700€
  • Illegal parking on the national road: 700 €
  • Driver not wearing a safety belt: 350€
  • Passengers not wearing a safety belt: 350€ each. If the driver is wearing his, he pays 80 € for not making his passengers obey the law.
  • Motorbike driver not wearing a helmet: 350€
  • Motorbike passenger not wearing a helmet: 350€. If the driver is wearing his, he pays 80 € for not making his passenger obey the law.
  • Vehicle with no MOT: 400€
  • Driver talking on his mobile phone: 100€. You are only allowed to talk on your mobile using Bluetooth.
  • Driver enjoying hanky-panky with glamorous passenger: 200€" 

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