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Turkish Minister Fined for Speeding Nearly Double Limit

8/26/2025

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Turkey's transport minister, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, was fined 9,267 lira ($280) for driving 225 km/h (140 mph), nearly double the speed limit.
He faced public backlash and apologized after sharing a video of the incident.
The legal speed limit on Turkish highways is 140 km/h (87 mph).

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Turkey's transport minister, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, was fined 9,267 lira ($280) for driving 225 km/h (140 mph), nearly double the speed limit.
He faced public backlash and apologized after sharing a video of the incident.
The legal speed limit on Turkish highways is 140 km/h (87 mph).