The Minister of Public Works and Transport of TRNC revealed details of the evacuation of vehicles belonging to drunk drivers

Erkhan Arykli, the Minister of Public Works and Transport of TRNC, disclosed details of a bill that provides for the evacuation of vehicles driven by drivers caught driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the minister, cars will be confiscated from drivers with a blood alcohol content exceeding 150 mg/l.

The minister shared this information on the “Sabah Postası” program on the Kıbrıs Postası TV channel.

“We need to impose very strict penalties,” stated Erkhan Arykli.

According to the decisions made, in order to prevent traffic accidents, fines for drunk driving will be increased, and vehicles with a blood alcohol content exceeding 150 mg/l will be immediately confiscated. Additionally, the country plans to install 146 radar cameras.

It has also been decided that confiscated vehicles will be towed to the parking lots of district municipalities, and arrested drivers will be taken to court. Confiscated cars will remain in the impound lot until the conclusion of the trial.

“Municipalities will prepare private parking lots and will receive money for each day a confiscated vehicle stays,” explained the minister.

Recall that earlier amendments were made to the TRNC Criminal Code regarding penalties for drivers caught driving under the influence of alcohol. The maximum fine amount will be 413,805 TL.

The bill also entails the confiscation of vehicles from intoxicated drivers.