TRNC police check 2,489 drivers: 336 offenders and 20 vehicles taken off the road

The road units of the TRNC Police Department checked 2,489 drivers on the roads of Northern Cyprus. Following the raids, 336 people were issued reports for traffic violations, while 20 vehicles were taken off the road.

Speeding remained the most common violation, recorded among 126 drivers. Another 25 people were driving without a valid vehicle operating permit, 19 got behind the wheel while intoxicated, and 17 were not wearing seat belts.

Nine drivers were found to have vehicles without a valid roadworthiness inspection, 8 were talking on the phone while driving, 7 were driving without insurance, and one was driving without both a licence and insurance. Police also issued 9 reports for violations involving electric scooters.

Three reports each were issued for dangerous driving, ignoring road signs, proceeding through a red light and riding without a helmet. Four people violated the rules on using external lights, while two were driving vehicles with exhaust systems without silencers. Another 97 drivers violated other traffic regulations.