Dangerous lane-switching violations on Turkish roads have dropped sharply following the introduction of tougher traffic penalties and increased enforcement, according to official data.
The amendments to Türkiye's Highway Traffic Law, which entered into force on Feb. 27, strengthened sanctions against a range of traffic offenses considered major threats to road safety.
Data obtained by Anadolu Agency (AA) showed that one of the most significant declines was recorded in so-called "lane-weaving" violations, a dangerous maneuver in which drivers repeatedly switch lanes in traffic at high speeds.
Between Feb. 27 and May 31 last year, authorities detected 47,380 such violations. During the same period this year, the figure fell to 3,306.
The decline of 44,074 cases represents a 93% decrease, highlighting the impact of stricter penalties and intensified inspections carried out by the Interior Ministry.
