Serbian Tourists in Greek Hell: Plates Seized and Vacation Turned Nightmare!
Imagine going on a well-deserved vacation only to end up in a total nightmare! That’s exactly what happened to a group of Serbian tourists on Halkidiki. It all started with a simple parking violation – they parked their car a bit longer than allowed in a spot where only 20 minutes are permitted. But instead of a regular fine, the police seized their license plates!
To make matters worse, the fine was written in Greek, which confused the tourists even more. They had no clue what to do, and their return home was approaching fast.
Bureaucratic Hell and Police Torture
To get their plates back, they had to travel to a police station in Kasandria, about 40 kilometers away. The temperature was a scorching 40 degrees Celsius, and they had to drive without plates, which is illegal and dangerous. According to the tourists, the police acted like they were having fun at their expense – making them wait for hours, giving them forms to fill out, and breaking promises to return the plates the next day.
When they finally learned the plates would be held for 20 days, panic set in because they needed to return to Serbia. After another trip and threats to hire a lawyer, the plates were finally returned.
Is This Normal?
Greek law does allow the seizure of license plates for traffic violations, but is this kind of treatment of tourists justified? Is taking plates over a parking violation worth ruining a vacation and causing stress?
Our tourists are ready to pay the fine but not to endure such torture in a foreign country.
Conclusion
This isn’t just a story about one group of tourists; it’s a warning to everyone planning a trip to Greece. Be prepared for possible hassles and complications that can ruin your holiday.
So, what do you think? Did the Greek police go too far, or were the tourists at fault? Drop a comment, share your story, or just laugh at this absurd situation. Because if you haven’t been on a vacation from hell, have you really been on vacation at all?
