Record fine for driver caught after chase: Failed to heed stop order
In the İnegöl district of Bursa, a female driver who failed to heed a police "stop" order came to a halt after crashing into a parked SUV during the ensuing chase. A total fine of 550 thousand TL was imposed on the driver.
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The incident occurred in the Turgutalp neighborhood.
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Teams from the İnegöl Police Department Traffic Bureau, who were on patrol, attempted to stop a car with the license plate 16 BJE 566 that they found suspicious.
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However, the driver ignored the police's "stop" order and began to flee at high speed.
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During the pursuit, which lasted approximately 5 kilometers, the fleeing vehicle crashed into a parked SUV with the license plate 16 ALT 003.
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Following the accident, the female driver was apprehended by police teams.
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Upon inspection, the driver, identified as Meltem İ., was issued a total of 550 thousand TL in fines: 200 thousand TL for "failing to comply with a stop order," 150 thousand TL for "refusing to take a breathalyzer test," and 200 thousand TL for "driving without a license."
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The vehicle was banned from traffic for 60 days. The driver was taken into custody and brought to the police station to provide a statement.
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