81 Traffic Accidents in the Past Week: 29 Injured

According to a statement from the Police Press Office, 20 of the accidents resulted in injuries, while 61 caused only material damage. The total estimated damage was reported at 3,622,000 TL.

The breakdown of accident causes is as follows:

• 27 due to speeding

• 17 due to careless driving

• 16 for failure to stop at junctions

• 11 due to tailgating

• 10 attributed to other factors

Breakdown by District:

• 32 accidents occurred in Kyrenia

• 24 in Nicosia

• 11 in Famagusta

• 8 in Morphou

• 6 in İskele

Traffic Inspections: Over 1,300 Drivers Reported

During the same period, 9,715 drivers were checked as part of traffic inspections across the country. A total of 1,379 drivers were cited for various violations, with legal proceedings initiated against them. As a result, 178 vehicles were taken off the roads and four individuals were arrested.

Most Common Traffic Offences:

• Speeding: 263

• Speeding detected via mobile radar: 136

• Disregarding traffic signs and signals: 134

• Driving without a valid registration (seyrüsefer): 111

• Careless driving: 48

• Driving under the influence of alcohol: 30

• Using a mobile phone while driving: 23

• Driving without vehicle inspection (muayene): 21

• Not wearing a seatbelt: 17

• Driving without insurance or beyond policy scope: 17

• Operating unlicensed passenger transport vehicles ("T" permit): 15

• Dangerous driving: 15

• Use of window films that obstruct vision: 11

• Disregarding or insufficient lighting: 8

• Ignoring traffic lights: 8

• Operating unlicensed private cargo vehicles ("B" permit): 6

• Riding motorcycles without a helmet: 6

• Driving without a license: 4

• Other traffic offences: 642

The data highlights an ongoing need for stricter enforcement and greater public awareness regarding road safety in the TRNC.