In traffic inspections conducted by police yesterday, 458 out of 2,025 drivers checked were cited for various traffic violations, with 2 drivers being arrested, Yeniduzen reports.
Additionally, 35 vehicles were banned from use on the roads by the police. According to the police press release, 179 drivers received fines for using their mobile phones while driving.
Among the violations, 173 drivers were cited for exceeding the speed limit, 20 for driving under the influence of alcohol, 15 for operating vehicles without valid registration, 7 for not wearing seatbelts, 3 for driving uninsured vehicles, 1 for driving without a license and insurance, 1 for ignoring traffic lights, and 118 for other traffic-related offences.
