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Γνωστοποίηση λειτουργίας Κέντρου Θεωρητικής Εκπαίδευσης Υποψηφίων Οδηγών (ΚΕ.Θ.Ε.Υ.Ο.)
At a glance
Points of service
Available only digitally
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns the entry into operation of a Theory Training Centre for Candidate Drivers (KETHEYO) with indicative Activity Code Number (KAD) 85.53.11.01. The notification shall contain the information necessary for the activity carried out and shall be submitted by the operator of the activity, who shall be solely accountable for the information contained therein.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Application
Application Type
Notification/Announcement
Submission by:
Keep within business establishment, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Title
Notification of operation of a Theory Training Centre for Candidate Drivers (KETHEYO).
Notes:
The operator of the activity submits an application that is accompanied by the necessary supporting documents (in accordance with the applicable legislation) for approval of operation of a school/vocational training centre granting the Certificate of Professional Competence through the Integrated Information System for Exercise of Activities and Controls (OPS-ADE) of Article 14 of Law 4442/2016, which is accessible through the Public Administration Single Digital Portal (gov.gr-SDP). Until activation of the OPS-ADE for part relating to the approval of the operation of the present activity, the application is submitted on paper or in electronic form at the licensing authority or any Citizen Services Centre (KEP) operating as an Integrated Services Centre (EKE) in accordance with Article 7 of Law 3844/2010 (GG I 63), with authentication of signature if it is not submitted by the operator of the activity in person (natural person or legal representative of a legal person).
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification with TAXISnet codes
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Other
Special administrative appeal
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
The special administrative appeal referred to in Article 227 of Law 3852/2010 (GG I 87) shall be lodged against the decision of the competent authority referred to in Article 2 to impose a fine under paragraph 8.
NACE
- 85.53 Driving school activities
Output & Results
Output
Digital document production, Document Production
Other information
Alternative titles
Operation of a Theory Training Centre for Candidate Drivers
Official title
Notification of operation of a Theory Training Centre for Candidate Drivers (KETHEYO)
Languages supported
Greek, English
Ways of provision
Establishment
Categories
Trigger
Notification/Announcement
Trigger (submission method)
Application (digital), Application (handwritten)
N1
ΔΔ
6
2
0
0
4
0
33281
No
2596800
1514700
Identification with TAXISnet codes
897577
85.53
15269
EU-GO
Digital supporting Document, Supporting document
The procedure concerns the entry into operation of a Theory Training Centre for Candidate Drivers (KETHEYO) with indicative Activity Code Number (KAD) 85.53.11.01. The notification shall contain the information necessary for the activity carried out and shall be submitted by the operator of the activity, who shall be solely accountable for the information contained therein.
200.00
200.00
5
3
0
2 hours
,,
1
Company law
Incorporation of a business (sole proprietor, partnership).
No
No
2
Possession of passwords to enter software
The applicant should, when this is feasible, hold TAXISnet codes for digital submission of the Notification.
No
No
3
Administrative
During the operation of the activity, the operator must maintain a file containing the supporting documents required in each case at the premises where the activity is carried out.
No
No
4
Professional
Those eligible to operate a driving school or branch thereof are:
a) natural persons with a valid certificate for lawful practice of the profession of driving instructor.
b) legal persons, where one (1) of their members or at least one (1) of their staff has the status of instructor of candidate drivers and also holds a valid certificate for lawful practice of the profession of driving instructor.
No
No
5
Building
The KETHEYO shall consist of at least three (3) separate areas, including one (1) reception area, one (1) classroom and one (1) WC. The premises of the KETHEYO must have the KETHEYO as primary use, must be a single space and not part of a residence. The reception area must be well lit and have adequate ventilation.
The classroom must meet the ratio of 2.0 m²/person, which also determines the maximum number of trainees, rounded down to the nearest whole number.
The classroom must also be a single space, have good lighting, adequate ventilation, good heating and adequate soundproofing.
The WC must be directly accessible from the reception area.
KETHEYOs may not operate in a building that houses the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport or the Directorates of Transport and Communications and Vehicle Technical Inspection Centres (KTEO) of the country’s regional units.
No
No
6
Professional
The management of studies and responsibility for the proper functioning of the KETHEYO and compliance with the relevant legal provisions is entrusted to a Director of Studies, who must be a car and motorcycle driving instructor with a valid certificate for practising the profession.
No
No
7
Educational
Car and motorcycle driving instructors with a valid certificate for practising the profession may teach at KETHEYOs. Instructors who have had their certificate for practising the profession of instructor revoked due to physical incapacity may teach.
Also eligible to teach are holders of university or technical educational institute degrees or diplomas from Greece or abroad – recognised as equivalent schools – with specialisation in the subject matter to be taught, as follows:
a) For topics relating to vehicle mechanical or technical issues, driving technique, active and passive safety systems and methods, and environmental protection/energy saving, the prospective instructor must hold a degree or diploma from a university or higher technical educational institute or equivalent school whose graduates have the right to undertake engineering projects, or in another field related to the above topics.
b) For topics related to medical conditions and driving, road accident first aid, instructors must hold a degree or diploma from a university or higher technical educational institute or equivalent school, in medicine or nursing.
c) For topics related to road traffic legislation and social conduct/education of drivers, instructors must hold a degree or diploma from a university or higher technical educational institute or equivalent school of Law, Social Sciences or another field relevant to the above topics. Additionally Greek police officers with proven experience in traffic directorates or departments may provide instruction on the above topics.
d) The topics referred to in cases a, b, and c may also be taught by holders of a degree or diploma from a university or higher technical educational institute or equivalent school in a field other than the ones mentioned above, if they have completed training at a vocational training institute in the ‘Driving Instructor’ department.
A list of the names and qualifications of the centre’s director of studies and teaching staff shall be posted in a prominent position within the KETHEYO premises.
No
No
8
Technical
Outside the KETHEYO and in a prominent position, a sign must be posted with the words
a) ‘THEORY TRAINING CENTRE FOR CANDIDATE DRIVERS’ in blue or black, and
b) the international symbol ‘L’ in red.
No
No
9
Building
Shared premises A car and motorcycle driving school, KETHEYO, vocational training school for granting a Certificate of Professional Competence (PEI), Vocational Training School for Transportation of Hazardous Loads (SEKOOMEE) and Vocational Training School for Couriers (SEKAM) may share the same premises, provided they belong to the same natural or legal person.
In the case of shared premises, the following are also required:
a) Compliance with all of the requirements for operating the above schools/centres, in accordance with the applicable legal provisions.
b) Use of different classrooms if class times overlap.
c) The reception area and common spaces of the above schools/centres may be shared, but must be separate from classrooms. Use of auxillary spaces must not disturb the use of classrooms.
Yes
Yes
1
For notification of operation of a Theory Training Centre for Candidate Drivers (KETHEYO).
200 €
No
1
Proof of submission of notification of operation of a Theory Training Centre for Candidate Drivers (KETHEYO).
Certificate
Proof of submission of notification of operation of a Theory Training Centre for Candidate Drivers (KETHEYO).
Submission by:
Keep within business establishment
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
2
A photocopy of the valid certificate of lawful practice of the profession of driving instructor, if the operator of the activity is a natural person, . If the operator of the activity is a legal person, a photocopy of the valid certificate of lawful practice of the profession of driving instructor of a member of the legal person or personnel with the status of instructor.
Photocopy of the Director of Studies’ valid certificate of lawful practice of the profession of driving instructor. Photocopies of the valid certificates of lawful practice of the profession of car and motorcycle driving instructor of the instructors collaborating in any way with the KETHEYO.
Photocopies of the degrees, diplomas and any other documentary evidence of the other teaching staff specialising in the subject matter to be taught.
Work Permit
A photocopy of the valid certificate of lawful practice of the profession of driving instructor, if the operator of the activity is a natural person, . If the operator of the activity is a legal person, a photocopy of the valid certificate of lawful practice of the profession of driving instructor of a member of the legal person or personnel with the status of instructor.
Photocopy of the Director of Studies’ valid certificate of lawful practice of the profession of driving instructor. Photocopies of the valid certificates of lawful practice of the profession of car and motorcycle driving instructor of the instructors collaborating in any way with the KETHEYO.
Photocopies of the degrees, diplomas and any other documentary evidence of the other teaching staff specialising in the subject matter to be taught.
Submission by:
Keep within business establishment
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9197
3
Certificate of primary use of the space from a private engineer.
Certificate
Certificate of primary use of the space from a private engineer.
Relevant link:
https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/ekpaideytes-kai-sxoles-odigon
Submission by:
Keep within business establishment
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
The certificate is accompanied by the documents provided for in Article 5(e) of Joint Ministerial Decision No Δ30/Α3/276110/2021.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
4
Solemn declaration of non-prohibition of the activity by the co-ownership regulation.
Solemn Declaration
No
7320
5
Passive fire protection study for KETHEYOs housed in buildings subject to the application of Presidential Decree 41/2018 (GG I 80) or of Presidential Decree 71/1988 (GG I 32), as well as an active fire protection study.
Study of passive fire protection
Passive fire protection study for KETHEYOs housed in buildings subject to the application of Presidential Decree 41/2018 (GG I 80) or of Presidential Decree 71/1988 (GG I 32), as well as an active fire protection study.
Submission by:
Keep within business establishment
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
These studies should be copies of those officially deposited with the information systems for issuing of building permits (e-Adies) and/or fire protection. If the studies have not been submitted via the information systems, they must come from the hard-copy file kept by the Building Service and/or Fire Service and bear the seal of the corresponding service.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
3787
6
Proof of payment of the administrative fee for the activity in question.
Fee
No
8280
7
Photocopy of valid charter of the legal person and amendments to said articles of association.
Legal documents from legal entities
Photocopy of valid charter of the legal person and amendments to said articles of association.
Submission by:
Keep within business establishment
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
Only for legal persons not required to register with the General Commercial Register (GEMI).
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
9338
8
Photocopy of legal documents verifying representation of the legal person.
Status of staff / associates
Photocopy of legal documents verifying representation of the legal person.
Submission by:
Keep within business establishment
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
Only for legal persons not required to register with the General Commercial Register (GEMI).
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
7338
Joint Ministerial Decision
Δ30/Α3/276110
2021
4742
Β
Law
4, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223
4811
2021
108
Α
Description
Simplification of the framework for carrying out economic activities falling within the remit of the Ministries of Development and Investments, Infrastructure and Transport, Health and Tourism; arrangements for productive activities and the promotion of development; and other urgent provisions.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2021/108/pdf
Law
4442
2016
230
Α
Joint Ministerial Decision
Δ30/Α3/143433
2023
3100
Β
1
Entry of activity operator to https://openbusiness.mindev.gov.gr
No
No
2
Receipt of the Notification by the competent Directorate of Transport and Communications
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
The notification is submitted by the interested party in electronic form to the competent Directorate of Transport and Communications of the relevant Regional Unit where the Centre for Theoretical Training of Candidate Drivers (KETHEYO) is established and operates. The application at https://openbusiness.mindev.gov.gr assigns the notification a unique serial number, which remains the same even when it is changed, with simple addition of sequential numbering for each change.
Notes
When the notification is submitted electronically through OPS-ADE or www.notifybusiness.gov.gr, it receives a unique number and timestamp, which are generated by the system. The file with the unique number serves as proof of submission of the notification and registration is not required.
No
No
3
Assignment of notification code by the competent Directorate of Transport and Communications
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The competent authority assigns a code to the activity operator and informs them by any appropriate means of the code/serial number, which is recorded in the IT Applications of the relevant Directorate of Transport and Communications.
No
No
4
Communication of the Notification
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The competent Directorate of Transport and Communications communicates, no later than within five (5) working days, the notification or its change to the Directorate of Road Traffic and Safety of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the National Transparency Authority, the relevant Building Service and the relevant Fire Service, as the case may be, as well as to any other Service which, in its judgment, should be informed of the operation of the activity in order to exercise the inspections provided for by law. The communication is made electronically through the system or by email without requiring the issuance of a forwarding document for this purpose.
No
No
5
Activity inspections
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
After submission of the operation notification or from the time when the obligation to submit it arose, the competent Directorate and the other inspection authorities may carry out inspections to verify the correctness of the notification details and monitor the compliance of the activity operator with the requirements of Chapter 31 of Law 4442/2016. The first inspection is mandatorily carried out within two (2) months from submission of the initial notification.
No
No
6
Conduct of on-site inspection
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
On-site inspections are carried out by a two-member inspection committee, established by decision of the Regional Governor following a recommendation by the competent Directorate. Employees of the services of the relevant Region, who are graduates of tertiary education, are appointed as members of the committee. The two-member inspection committee under this decision may simultaneously exercise the inspection powers exercised for compliance with the operating conditions.
During the on-site inspection, the activity operator makes available to the inspection committee the information related to the subject of the inspection and provides written or oral explanation on any issues that arise.
Yes
No
7
Conduct of remote inspection
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
Remote inspections are carried out by the competent Directorate, which, acting as the remote inspection body, sends the activity operator by registered letter a request to submit the file of supporting documents under Article 5 of the Joint Ministerial Decision, electronically or in physical form due to inability to send it electronically, within five (5) working days from receipt of the request. If the deadline for submitting the file passes without action, an on-site inspection is carried out.
The competent authority of Article 2 checks the submitted file and may request oral or written explanations from the activity operator. A report is drawn up for the remote inspection, recording any violations.
Yes
No
8
Establishment of violations - fines
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The competent Directorate of Transport and Communications of the Regional Unit sends a copy of the inspection report to the activity operator by registered letter. If violations were recorded, with the same letter it invites the operator to state their views on the inspection findings and to remedy the violation within five (5) working days from the day following receipt of the letter.
If the activity operator does not submit written views on time or submits views that are judged unfounded by the competent Directorate, administrative fines are imposed by its decision. The decision imposing the administrative fine is communicated to the activity operator, by a document inviting them to pay the fine within ten (10) working days from receipt of the document.
The fines imposed pursuant to the present provisions are collected as public revenue in accordance with the provisions of the Public Revenue Collection Code (KEDE). If a violation concerning the present notification is established, the sanctions of paragraph 1 of Article 15 of Law 4442/2016 are imposed on the activity operator, specifically an administrative fine from two hundred (200) to twelve thousand (12,000) euros.
No
Yes
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