We have covered many stories about people getting in trouble for speeding after posting videos of their shenanigans online. Video alone is not enough to cite the driving force within the U.S., nevertheless it is in Turkey, even should you’re the Transport Minister. CBS News reports that Abdulkadir Uraloğlu got a speeding ticket for driving 140 mph on a Turkish highway with an 85-mph speed limit after posting a video of himself doing exactly that on his X account. The video now has greater than five million views.
It doesn’t appear that Uraloğlu was attempting to film the subsequent “Rendezvous” or “Getaway in Stockholm.” It seems more like quiet inspiration, featuring Uraloğlu listening to music and speeches by President Erdogan while driving down the Ankara-Niğde Highway near Ankara, the capital city.
“Once we get drained, we draw inspiration from our esteemed President, saying ‘We have not worked enough’ and proceed on our way,” wrote Uraloğlu. Unfortunately for him, some angles show his Audi’s speedometer hovering between 120 and 140 mph. Turkey’s highway speed limit is 85. Uraloğlu appears to be otherwise driving safely, with no stunts or sideshows. Nevertheless, speeding continues to be illegal, and while this is not among the many fastest we have seen, this video was enough to earn him a speeding ticket.
Taking responsibility
To his credit, Uraloğlu has taken full responsibility for his actions. Relatively than take down his post, he shared it again with an update and an image of his speeding ticket. While portions have been blurred out to guard the privacy of each Uraloğlu and the officer citing him, it shows a superb that translates to about $225, which shouldn’t be an unreasonable superb for this speed. If he was in Virginia, Florida, or Norway, he’d be doing jail time.
“I unintentionally exceeded the speed limit for a brief period. With the related video, I actually have essentially reported myself. Adhering to hurry limits is mandatory for everybody. […] I would really like to tell the general public that I might be far more careful to any extent further.” This post has greater than 3.8 million views, sending a message that speeding has consequences for everybody. It’s refreshing to see a government official admitting they made a mistake and, contrary to what some American politicians think, that government officials should not immune.
This Article First Appeared At www.jalopnik.com
