TRNC Highways Department bans overtaking on the Değirmenlik-Girne mountain road

The TRNC Highways Department has warned motorists to avoid overtaking vehicles in front of them on the Değirmenlik-Girne mountain road.

The decision of the Highways Department to prohibit certain vehicles using the Değirmenlik-Girne mountain road from overtaking the vehicle in front of them was published the Official Gazette on Thursday October 17.

According to the decision published in the Official Gazette, trucks, full and semi-trailer tracktors, and buses using this route are now prohibited from overtaking other vehicles, effectively banning the use of the right lane for passing in both directions.

The announcement also reiterated existing regulations for other vehicles on the Lefkoşa-Girne mountain road.

Automobiles, motorcycles, minibuses, and small trucks must obey the maximum speed limits on Class III roads.

Trucks, full and semi-trailer trucks, and buses equipped with auxiliary braking systems must travel at a maximum speed of 40 km/h, using up to the third gear.

Those without functioning auxiliary braking systems are limited to a maximum speed of 30 km/h and must use no more than the second gear.

These measures aim to enhance safety on the winding mountain road and prevent accidents involving larger vehicles.