File photo. [InTime News]
A 45-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Thursday after being caught speeding at over 200 km/h on Syngrou Avenue, near Kallithea in central Athens, while under the influence of alcohol.
According to police, radar equipment recorded the vehicle traveling at 206 km/h, well above the legal limit of 90 km/h, posing a significant risk to the public, as Syngrou Avenue passes through densely populated residential areas.
Traffic officers monitored the vehicle throughout its course to prevent a potential collision and eventually brought it to a stop on Athinon Avenue, in the Peristeri district.
A breathalyzer test showed the driver was under the influence of alcohol, with a reading of 0.52 mg/l.
He was arrested, charged with dangerous driving and taken to the prosecutor.