No, squatted trucks—vehicles modified with elevated rear chassis—are illegal in Greece under the 2023 Road Traffic Code (Law 4829/2021) and Hellenic Police Directive 2024/05, which classify them as structurally unsafe modifications. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (ΥΠΟΜΕΔΙ) enforces compliance via roadside inspections, with 2026 mandating mandatory chassis height certification for all commercial vehicles.
Key Regulations for Squatted Trucks in Greece
- Structural Integrity Violations: Article 23 of the Road Traffic Code prohibits alterations that compromise vehicle stability, including squatting, as it reduces ground clearance and increases rollover risk. Violations trigger immediate impoundment under Hellenic Police Order 112/2024.
- Commercial Vehicle Mandates: Since January 2025, trucks exceeding 3.5 tons must undergo annual technical inspections by the Organismos Elegchou Epivivasion (OEE), which explicitly bans squatting due to alignment with EU Directive 2014/45/EU on roadworthiness.
- Penalties and Enforcement: Fines range from €1,500 to €6,000 for illegal modifications, with repeat offenses leading to vehicle confiscation. The Υπουργείο Προστασίας του Πολίτη coordinates with regional traffic authorities to target hotspots like Attica and Thessaloniki.