"The lie of 'I am the governor's nephew' turned out to be costly."

29.04.2025 17:05

A driver identified as S.O., who was trying to gain priority in traffic with a vehicle equipped with a siren and claimed to be "the governor's nephew," has been apprehended in Sarıyer. The driver was fined 146,134 TL, and both their driver's license and vehicle were suspended from traffic for 30 days. Istanbul Governor Davut Gül also stated that the individual is not the governor's nephew and that the necessary legal actions have been taken.

A person who reacted to a driver due to their vehicle with flashing lights was caught after saying "I am the governor's nephew." The driver was fined 146,134 TL, and their license was temporarily revoked for 30 days. Furthermore, it was learned that the driver is not the nephew of Istanbul Governor Davut Gül.

The person driving in the Ayazağa participation area on Cendere Street in Sarıyer distanced themselves after the driver they tried to cut off reacted. A person next to the driver recorded the moments with a mobile phone camera. After the footage was published on social media, the Virtual Traffic Patrol teams of the Istanbul Police Department's Traffic Inspection Branch took action.

146 THOUSAND TL FINE IMPOSED

The driver identified as S.O., who attempted to gain priority in traffic by using a vehicle with flashing lights, was caught. A total fine of 146,134 TL was imposed on driver S.O., and their driver's license was temporarily revoked for 30 days. The vehicle was also banned from traffic for 30 days. Additionally, legal proceedings were initiated against driver S.O. It was learned that driver S.O. would be referred to judicial authorities after the procedures.

GOVERNOR GÜL MADE A STATEMENT

Moreover, it was stated that the driver is not the nephew of Istanbul Governor Davut Gül. In a statement regarding the matter, Governor Gül said, "The person who does not comply with traffic rules is not my nephew. The light and sound equipment in their vehicle is illegal. Necessary legal action will be taken in this regard. Even if they were my relative, it would not change anything."

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