The price of showing off to a social media influencer was heavy.

The price of showing off to a social media influencer was heavy.

27.08.2025 16:39

After encountering a social media influencer in Istanbul, a traffic bully who swerved and endangered the safety of other drivers was fined 11,253 TL.

On August 25, 2025, in the direction of the South road of the TEM Highway in the Küçükçekmece district, a driver was weaving through traffic to show off to a social media influencer. The police teams, who took action upon seeing the footage that endangered both the driver's life and the lives of other drivers, initiated a search to capture the driver. As a result of the efforts, a person named M.Ü. (25) who committed the act was apprehended.

A FINE OF 11,253 TL WAS IMPOSED

The individual was fined a total of 11,253 TL for 'weaving through traffic, tailgating, driving disrespectfully, and endangering traffic safety.' Additionally, legal proceedings were initiated against him for the crime of 'endangering traffic safety.'

The cost of showing off to a social media influencer was heavy

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