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Konya driver fined 180,000 lira for kicking a pickup truck
A traffic dispute in Konya, Türkiye, led one driver to kick another vehicle.
It happened on Anayurt Street in the Selçuklu district on September 9, during a busy traffic period.
The drivers of a light commercial vehicle and a pickup argued over who should move ahead.
The light commercial vehicle’s driver got out after failing to pass, while the pickup driver stayed inside.
The driver who got out kicked the pickup, and a camera in another vehicle recorded the incident.
Traffic police later identified the person involved and imposed an administrative fine of 180,000 lira.
No further action is stated.
A driver in Konya was fined 180,000 lira after kicking a pickup truck during a traffic dispute.
The incident occurred on Anayurt Street in the Selçuklu district on September 9.
The dispute reportedly began over which vehicle should give way in heavy traffic.
Police identified the people in the vehicles and determined who kicked the truck.
Dashcam footage of the incident later emerged.
- Who
- A light commercial vehicle driver and a pickup truck driver were involved.
- What
- The light commercial vehicle driver kicked the pickup truck and was fined 180,000 lira.
- When
- September 9; the year is not stated.
- Where
- Anayurt Street in the Selçuklu district of Konya, Turkey.
- Why
- The drivers reportedly argued over giving way in heavy traffic.
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A dispute over giving way occurred between the drivers on Anayurt Street, and one driver kicked the pickup truck.
Traffic police identified the people in the vehicles and fined the person who kicked the truck 180,000 lira.
Dashcam footage of the incident emerged.
- Fine
- 180,000 lira
- Location
- Anayurt Street, Selçuklu district, Konya
- Incident date
- September 9
- Vehicles involved
- A light commercial vehicle and a pickup truck
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