24.06.2026 01:40
A newly-licensed driver made headlines during a major public order and traffic inspection in Kadıköy, Istanbul, when he was caught driving under the influence. The motorcyclist, who had obtained his driver's license just 4 days earlier, was found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.89 promille. Reacting to the fines imposed, he complained to the police, saying, 'Even if they write 50 billion, there's nothing to be done.' The moments were captured live by cameras.
In a helicopter-supported public order and traffic inspection conducted in Kadıköy district of Istanbul, a driver who had obtained his license only 4 days ago was caught with 0.89 promil alcohol. The drunk driver's complaint to the cameras filming him, saying 'Even if they write 50 billion, there's nothing to be done,' was captured on camera.
Public order and traffic teams affiliated with the Istanbul Police Department conducted a comprehensive inspection on Altıyol Street, one of the busiest points in Kadıköy. During the helicopter-supported operation, vehicles passing through the street were stopped one by one and thoroughly searched. In the inspection where identity checks of drivers and passengers were carried out, suspect individuals' and motorcycle searches were meticulously performed.
4-DAY-OLD LICENSE LOST
During the inspections, motorcycle driver V.A. with license plate 34 FRS 053 was found to have 0.89 promil alcohol in the alcohol test conducted. V.A., who was learned to have obtained his driver's license only 4 days ago, was fined 25,000 lira for drunk driving and 2,719 lira administrative fine because his motorcycle's inspection was missing.
'EVEN IF THEY WRITE 50 BILLION, THERE'S NOTHING TO DO'
The moments when driver V.A., whose license was confiscated and motorcycle was impounded, complained to the police drew attention. Expressing his shock in old currency, the driver said: 'If there's a fine, I'll pay it. It's been 4 days since I got the license, they took the license and the motorcycle. I beg you, you wrote a fine late at night; what happened happened. Even if they write 50 billion or 100 billion, there's nothing to be done.'
FINES RAINED DOWN IN INSPECTIONS
Another motorcycle driver stopped at the same inspection point was also fined. The owner of motorcycle with license plate 34 HTB 448 was fined 2,719 lira for lacking vehicle inspection and 1,246 lira for not having mandatory traffic insurance, and the vehicle was banned from traffic.
Police authorities stated that such comprehensive inspections across the city will continue increasingly to protect citizens' life and property safety.