Weekly Traffic Report: 64 Accidents, 22 Injured

Of the 64 accidents, 16 resulted in injuries while 48 caused property damage only. The total reported damage was 4,748,200 TL. The main causes of accidents included speeding (23), careless driving (9), failing to stop at intersections (19), tailgating (10), and other factors (3).

Accident Distribution by District:

• Nicosia: 18

• Famagusta: 11

• Kyrenia: 21

• Morphou: 10

• İskele: 4

During the same week, nationwide traffic inspections covered 18,521 drivers, resulting in 3,048 legal actions. In addition to the 291 vehicles removed from traffic, eight drivers were arrested for violations.

Reported Traffic Offenses:

• Speeding: 881

• Speeding detected by mobile vehicle: 123

• Dangerous driving: 31

• Careless driving: 47

• Driving an unregistered vehicle: 312

• Driving without a license: 15

• Driving under the influence of alcohol: 42

• Using a mobile phone while driving: 14

• Driving without a seatbelt: 334

• Ignoring traffic signs: 121

• Running traffic lights: 11

• Driving a vehicle without inspection: 154

• Driving uninsured or outside coverage: 84

• Operating passenger transport vehicles without a permit: 12

• Operating goods transport vehicles without a permit: 8

• Applying obstructive tint on windows: 40

• Riding a motorcycle without a helmet: 4

• Violating lighting rules or driving with insufficient lights: 66

• Other traffic violations: 872

The Police General Directorate urged drivers to comply with traffic regulations and remain vigilant to prevent accidents and injuries.