Michalis Chrysochoidis said that the curfew curfewon streets with skateboards will be institutionalized, while their use will be allowed on pedestrian streets and squares.
On issues related to everyday life, the road safety and crime, the Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis was interviewed on Mega this morning.
About electric scooters
Initially referring to electric scooters, he expressed strong concern about their safety, especially when used by adults. As he noted, “My personal position is that these should not exist. It’s very dangerous,” stressing that their use on major roads poses serious dangers.
As the minister said, prohibition of underage traffic on streets with roller skates will be institutionalized, while their use will be allowed in pedestrian streets and squares.
“A minor cannot and should not go on his or her skateboard and it is so dangerous. But it’s not just the minor. I also see on the street, on the major highways where all these people are driving around, some with helmets, many without helmets, at high speeds. My personal position is that these should not exist. It’s very dangerous,” he said.
He added that “from there we will see how we have to manage it. In any case, it is a shame that children are losing their children in the streets to roller skates,” leaving open the possibility of stricter regulation or restriction of their use, especially for minors, with possible use only allowed in pedestrian streets and squares.
On telephone scams
In relation to telephone scams, the minister pointed out that more active measures and better information for citizens are needed, as many continue to be victims and lose their property. As he said, “People are handing over their property into the hands of some,” stressing that in addition to legislation, operational strengthening of the relevant services is needed.
About alcohol tests
About alcohol tests and road safety, he reported that there was a significant improvement, with a reduction in road accidents and serious incidents at weekends. He said, “the percentage of those who were being checked and arrested … now that has gone up to 0.7 – 0.8. So that means compliance,” noting the increased responsibility of drivers.
About domestic violence
About domestic violence, he reported that last year there were 22 recorded.000 complaints and 12,000 arrests, while some 15,000 women have activated the panic button. He noted, “Right now there are about 15,000 women who have put the panic button on their mobile phones,” adding that immediate protection structures such as safe houses for victims have also been set up.
Finally, referring to the political climate ahead of elections, he argued that the government should focus on solving the problems of citizens and not on barren political contests.
