On October 11, 2026, officers in the Melikgazi district of Kayseri signaled a light commercial vehicle to halt. The driver, a teenager later identified as Y.K., ignored the command and attempted to flee. The vehicle bore the plate 38 AKA 417.
What followed was a pursuit that lasted roughly thirty minutes. Police followed the vehicle through city streets until they intercepted it on Mehmet Özhaseki Boulevard. The chase ended when police intercepted the vehicle on Mehmet Özhaseki Boulevard.
After the stop, authorities checked Y.K.’s credentials and discovered he did not possess a valid licence for the vehicle he was driving. In fact, he was only four days away from turning eighteen. An administrative fine of 335,000 TL was levied on the spot. When Y.K. learned the amount while signing the receipt, he reacted with a nervous breakdown. He told officers that the money had been earmarked for his dershane expenses – the private tutoring sessions he relied on for his studies.
This chase concluded on Mehmet Özhaseki Boulevard, this time in the Becen neighbourhood.
Police units signaled Y.K. to stop on Talas Boulevard in the Köşk neighbourhood. Once again, the driver ignored the order, prompting another pursuit. This chase concluded on Mehmet Özhaseki Boulevard, this time in the Becen neighbourhood.
Upon inspection, officials confirmed that Y.K.’s licence was insufficient for operating a car. The same 335,000‑TL fine was applied. While signing the receipt, Y.K. protested, saying, "My tuition money is gone." Officers managed to calm him and escorted him to the Juvenile Branch for further processing.
In both incidents, the light commercial vehicle was removed from the scene. It was towed to a parking lot. Additionally, the car used in the Konya episode was banned from traffic for 120 days, meaning it could not be driven for four months.
As of the date of the events, Y.K. remains a minor who faced a substantial financial penalty that directly impacted his planned education expenses. The vehicles involved were towed to a parking lot, and the car used in the Konya episode was banned from traffic for 120 days. The case highlights how a momentary decision to ignore a police stop can lead to immediate legal, financial, and personal consequences for a young driver.
