13.04.2025 14:22
A fine of 12,246 TL was imposed on traffic offenders in Ümraniye, Istanbul, who threatened a driver using the emergency lane with the words, "One day they'll shoot you in the head, don't act tough with everyone, there are a lot of reckless drivers in traffic."
Recently, in the Tepeüstü area of Şile Kuzey road in Ümraniye, a driver using the emergency lane reacted with insults to another driver who was not giving way and was proceeding in the normal lane. The woman next to him expressed, "One day they will shoot you in the head, don't act tough with everyone, there are a lot of reckless drivers in traffic, my lion." Those moments were recorded by the other driver with a mobile phone.
IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED THROUGH LICENSE PLATE INFORMATION
Following the footage, the Istanbul Police Department's Traffic Inspection Branch initiated an investigation. The teams determined that the individual proceeding in the emergency lane was endangering traffic safety and arrested a person identified by the license plate information as Ü.D.
A FINE OF 12,246 TL WAS IMPOSED
A total fine of 12,246 TL was imposed on the individual for violations of the 2918 Traffic Law, including 'Emergency lane violation', 'Failing to leave a gap for vehicles to enter safely', 'Driving disrespectfully', and 'Not wearing a seatbelt'.