The Independent Authority for Public Revenue is transitioning to a stricter, yet faster and more digitized model for managing fines for uninsured vehicles. The IAPR is launching two new specialized Administrative Audit Offices, as well as—for the first time—a new artificial intelligence system for reviewing appeals.
The new process aims to handle the increased volume of cases generated by cross-checks, as well as to expedite the processing of supporting documentation for appeals, with the final decision, however, remaining with the competent authorities.
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The new system
Specifically, by decision of the Administrator of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), George Pitsilis, a special Office of Administrative Audits is being established within the Special Financial Audit Units (M.E.O.EL.) in Attica and Macedonia, which will be responsible for reviewing appeals regarding uninsured passenger vehicles in a more organized manner and through a unified process.
These offices will verify the completeness and validity of the appeals, make recommendations on each case, and enter the decisions into the vehicle cross-check information system via the Unified Digital Portal of the Government.
Artificial Intelligence reviews, but does not decide
However, due to the enormous volume of violations, the change affects not only the fines but also the broader operational framework, which now relies on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
In the most recent round of fine notices, 32,200 penalty notices were issued in June, totaling 12,545,250 euros, for vehicles that were uninsured as of March 10, 2026. Of these, 30,250 fines were issued to individuals (households), while 1,550 were imposed on legal entities (companies).
And that wasn’t all! Prior to this audit, another 297,500 notices of fines and outstanding payments had already been sent out for failure to maintain insurance and pay 2025 vehicle registration fees.
For all of these nearly 320,000 fines, those liable have the option to file an appeal through the “Cross-Checks” application on Gov.gr, attaching the necessary supporting documents depending on the grounds they cite.
Appeals are reviewed using the most advanced digital tools by the General Directorate of DEOS of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), as well as through automated processes, via interoperability with the information systems of the relevant agencies.
The Artificial Intelligence system will process the data and supporting documents accompanying the appeal and prepare a substantiated recommendation regarding the acceptance of the appeal. The recommendation will include an assessment proposal, a confidence score, and a justification in natural language, thereby facilitating and expediting the work of the auditors.
However, the recommendation in no way binds the judgment of the competent body, which retains exclusive authority to make the final decision.
How the Fines Were Imposed
Cross-checks and the process of notifying parties of penalty decisions are carried out by the General Secretariat for Information Systems and Digital Governance (GSIS-DG) of the Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence, in collaboration with the Ministries of National Economy and Finance, Infrastructure and Transport, and Citizen Protection, and the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), under the coordination of the Office of the Prime Minister.
Appeals must be submitted within ten (10) business days from the date of notification of the decision, excluding the period from August 1 through August 31.
Citizens are notified of the outcome of their appeal through the app, while those registered with the EMEP also receive notification via SMS or email.
The response states the reason for any rejection and includes the relevant decision by the competent authority.
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SOURCE: APE
