Heavy Toll from Traffic Accidents: 2 Dead, 26 Injured
In the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), 82 traffic accidents occurred in just one week, resulting in the deaths of 2 people and injuries to 26 others.
According to the Police Press Bulletin, the traffic accidents that took place between September 30 and October 6 were primarily caused by speeding, careless driving, failure to stop at intersections, tailgating, and other factors.
Of the accidents reported, 32 occurred in Nicosia, 16 in Famagusta, 25 in Kyrenia, 7 in Omorfo, and 2 in Iskele, leading to damages amounting to 4,669,005 TL.
During this same period, the police conducted traffic inspections nationwide, checking 14,648 drivers and reporting 2,590 for violations. A total of 195 vehicles were removed from traffic, and 11 drivers were arrested.
The breakdown of offenses is as follows:
- Speeding: 841
- Speeding detected by mobile vehicle: 114
- Dangerous driving: 21
- Careless driving: 65
- Driving an unregistered vehicle: 189
- Driving without a license: 11
- Driving under the influence of alcohol: 87
- Using a mobile phone while driving: 280
- Driving without a seatbelt: 46
- Failing to obey traffic signs and signals: 120
- Running a red light: 70
- Driving an uninspected vehicle: 63
- Driving an uninsured vehicle: 54
- Operating a vehicle for passenger transport without a license: 14
- Operating a vehicle for private goods transport without a license: 17
- Using window tint that obstructs visibility: 22
- Riding a motorcycle without a helmet: 7
- Violating light regulations or driving with insufficient lighting: 16
- Other traffic offenses: 667
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