Dramatic incident in Adana: A driver who was stopped was fined half a million liras claiming 'anxiety'
[77448] Dramatic incident in Adana: A driver who was stopped was fined half a million liras claiming 'anxiety'
A foreign driver was arrested in Adana after refusing to stop for a police check, hitting a patrol car, and attempting to escape, claiming she suffered from an anxiety attack.
Drama on the roads of Adana: A driver arrested after a chase and a heavy fine
An unusual incident took place in Adana, Turkey, in which a foreign national driver was arrested after attempting to evade a police inspection. According to reports from TRT Haber, the driver, who was driving under the influence of alcohol and without a valid license, tried to escape from the police claiming, "I am suffering from anxiety" ("Anksiyetem tuttu").
In the report by Haber Gündem, it was noted that the incident escalated when the driver not only ignored police orders but was also accused of endangering the lives of law enforcement officers as she tried to drive towards them. As a result of the serious offenses, which included driving under the influence, driving without a valid license, performing dangerous maneuvers, and refusing a stop order, she was sentenced to a cumulative fine of 557,719 Turkish Liras.
The news agency İhlas Haber Ajansı confirmed that in addition to the heavy financial fine, the driver's vehicle was confiscated and banned from traffic for 120 days. The authorities in Adana decided to arrest the woman for her actions, following the damage she caused during her attempted escape.
Cumulative reports from sources such as Son Dakika Haberler Gündem emphasize the severity of the offenses and the fact that the driver's license had been permanently revoked even before the incident. The case sparked buzz on Turkish social media due to the unusual excuse the driver provided in an attempt to justify her flight from the police.