Arıklı’s Irony: “Let’s Give Flowers to Speeders, Plaques to Drunk Drivers, and Cocaine to Drug Users”

Arıklı took to social media to address objections raised by certain groups against the increased penalties, particularly arguments citing poor road conditions, inadequate lighting, and the lack of public transportation. He criticized such reasoning, saying, “So, should we just continue speeding, driving under the influence, and using mobile phones while driving?”

Mocking the objections further, he remarked, “Fine. In that case, let’s change the law again as soon as possible—let’s reward speeders with flowers, honor drunk drivers with plaques, and give 5 grams of cocaine to drug users. And until these roads are fixed, let’s abolish all penalties.”

Arıklı’s post sarcastically suggested that those who drink or use drugs before driving do so out of despair over road conditions. Concluding his statement, he sardonically apologized to opponents of the law, particularly the Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Shopkeepers and Artisans (KTEZO), saying, “I made a mistake. I personally apologize to KTEZO and all those affected and who will be affected.”