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Turkey’s Transport Minister Fined After Posting 225 kph Highway Video

The episode has intensified scrutiny of a rule-setting official’s road-safety credibility.

Israel National News
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Turkey's Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu inadvertently posted footage of his speeding
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Overview

  • On Sunday evening, Abdulkadir Uraloglu shared a drive video on X from the AnkaraNiğde highway set to folk music and clips of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
  • Separate shots in the clip showed the speedometer reading between 190 and 225 kilometers per hour, well above the 140 kph limit on that route.
  • Hours later, he reposted the footage with a Highway Gendarmerie penalty notice recording 225 kph and a fine of 9,267 Turkish lira.
  • He apologized, said he had effectively reported himself, and pledged greater caution, while authorities have not indicated further disciplinary action.
  • The video drew millions of views on X and prompted online criticism from users, including calls for his resignation.