Greek Police Strip License Plates for Illegal Parking: Serbs Trapped on Vacation!
Imagine this: you arrive for a well-deserved vacation in Greece with your kids, suitcases, and two cars. Everything is perfect until the Greek police show up… not for something serious, but for illegal parking!
One Serbian family faced a nightmare when their car’s license plates were taken off because they parked where it wasn’t allowed. Even though they only stepped out briefly, the police photographed and removed the plates without warning.
The penalty? Not just a fine, but an administrative nightmare! To get the plates back, you must pay the fine, go to the police station, give a statement, hand over your vehicle registration and driver’s license, and then wait 60 to 70 days for your documents to be processed!
Imagine: three kids, suitcases, a car without plates, accommodation time running out, and no easy way to get home. Buses are full, accommodations booked, and the holiday season is in full swing.
The Serbian embassy in Greece confirmed there is no way to speed up the process. Greek law is strict with no exceptions.
This situation reveals how serious the problem of illegal parking in Greece can be, and Serbian tourists are the ones suffering the most.
Is this over the top or is the Greek police right? How would you react if your plates were taken and you were trapped in a foreign country on vacation?
If you have similar experiences or think this is absurd, feel free to drop a comment and share your thoughts. Let the people’s voice be heard!
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