Traffic Accidents and Compensation in the TRNC
A traffic accident is defined as an incident that results in death, injury and both material and non-material damages which are directly or indirectly caused by one or more vehicles traveling on the road. As per the legislation of the TRNC, the legal basis referred to in evaluating the situation related to the traffic accidents is Article 154 Criminal Law and Motor Vehicles Road and Traffic Law No: 21/1974; legal basis referred to in evaluating compensation is Article 148 Law on Wrongful Acts.