15.04.2026 13:19
The legislative proposal, which was discussed in the General Assembly of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) and aimed at removing vehicles over 20 years old from traffic and reintegrating them into the economy, was rejected with the votes of AK Party and MHP deputies.
CHP Adana Deputy Müzeyyen Şevkin brought to the agenda of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) General Assembly a legislative proposal that encourages the removal of vehicles aged 20 and above from traffic and envisages an SCT (Special Consumption Tax) exemption for the purchase of new vehicles. The proposal was rejected with the votes of AKP and MHP deputies.
"ONE QUARTER OF VEHICLES ARE OVER 20 YEARS OLD"
Speaking in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey General Assembly, CHP Adana Deputy and Member of the TBMM Presidency Council Müzeyyen Şevkin made evaluations regarding the legislative proposal that encourages the scrapping of vehicles aged 20 and above and envisages a one-time Special Consumption Tax exemption for new vehicle purchases.
Şevkin stated that the proposal is not merely a tax regulation, saying it is a comprehensive step directly concerning the environment, economy, and public health.
Noting that according to official data, the number of registered vehicles in Turkey reached 30.26 million as of 2024, Şevkin pointed out that approximately one quarter of these vehicles are 20 years old and above. She stated that old vehicles increase environmental pollution due to high emission values, burden the economy with fuel inefficiency, and threaten traffic safety due to technical inadequacies.
"NOW WE MUST ENCOURAGE THE NEW, NOT SUSTAIN THE OLD"
Şevkin stated that there is a strong expectation in society regarding vehicle renewal, saying, "Now we must encourage the new, not sustain the old."
Noting that the legislative proposal envisages providing a one-time SCT exemption for citizens who scrap their vehicles aged 20 and above when purchasing new domestic and environmentally friendly vehicles, Şevkin said this regulation would both protect the environment and contribute to the economy.
EMPHASIS ON DOMESTIC PRODUCTION AND RECYCLING
Stating that the proposal would also support domestic automotive production, Şevkin noted that the recycling of scrapped vehicles would contribute to the circular economy concept and open a new field for industry.
Saying "A clean environment is not a choice but a right, safe transportation is not a privilege but a necessity," Şevkin stated that the regulation is directly citizen-focused and that the transparent execution of the implementation process is also guaranteed.
PROPOSAL REJECTED
In her speech, emphasizing that if the proposal were accepted, it would contribute to the economy, create new job areas, and provide the vehicle renewal opportunity that citizens have long awaited, Şevkin called for support from AK Party and MHP deputies.
However, in the voting held after the speech by CHP's Şevkin, the "Scrap Incentive Law Proposal" was rejected with the votes of AK Party and MHP deputies.
Şevkin criticized the rejection of the regulation, arguing that an important opportunity was missed in terms of environment, economy, and traffic safety.