TO: Google & Waze – Traffic and Maps Division
SUBJECT: Missing speed/red light cameras in Athens & National Highway – Immediate risk for users

Dear team,

I’m a professional taxi driver who drives tens of thousands of kilometers every year in Athens and on the Athens–Lamia National Highway. I use Waze and Google Maps daily. However, the lack of updated data on new cameras has become a serious risk for your users.

What’s happening:

1. In Athens:

Dozens of new traffic cameras have been installed on major roads (Kifisos Ave., Kifisias, Dyrrachiou, Moschato, Nea Filadelfia, etc.).

These are white with black base, featuring a small glass window, supposedly for “traffic monitoring.”

However, they are already issuing fines, e.g. a reversal violation at Panormou & Kifisias, confirmed by SMS within 3 hours, even though there’s only one visible camera there – a “monitoring” one.

These do not appear in Waze or Google Maps as fixed or mobile cameras.

1. On the Athens–Lamia National Road:

At kilometer 250, there are new cameras that capture vehicles up to 2 km away. The limit there is just 80 km/h, a clear trap.

They’ve installed cross-facing cameras on both directions to scan both lanes.

Just before Kandriti tolls (coming toward Athens) there’s a digital info board with an integrated camera, tracking speed and taking photos.

Our demand is simple:

Update your maps immediately to include these active cameras, to protect your users.

If there’s no local editor, assign one or send a professional to document them.

I do not ask to become editor. I only care that drivers are fairly warned, as in every civilized country.

If needed, I can provide photos and exact locations. This is not personal, it’s about transparency and public safety.

And worse: Political deception

In Greece, there’s a recurring pattern of public deception by the authorities.

The Ministry claims that “cameras will be used only for red lights” or “will activate from November 1st” – yet they’re already issuing full fines for all violations.

This was proven by a reversal fine confirmed by text message, from a spot where only a traffic-monitoring camera exists.

In other words, citizens are deliberately misled and ambushed, at a time when fines are economically devastating.

Why this matters:

Thousands of drivers receive fines unknowingly, without prior warning.

Your apps, without updates, mislead rather than assist.

The Greek government provides zero public signs or indications.

The fine system is not income-adjusted – rich and poor pay the same. Totally unfair.

If you truly respect your users, act now. Otherwise, your platform becomes part of a nationwide trap.

Sincerely,
A vigilant driver in Greece
(who sees the truth daily, unlike those in offices)