06.10.2025 01:56
The Grand National Assembly of Turkey will begin discussions on the bill proposing amendments to the Highway Traffic Law. If the proposal passes in the Assembly, drivers who disregard rules and disturb the environment will face record fines.
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This week, the agenda in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) is busy.
TRAFFIC FINES ON THE AGENDA OF THE ASSEMBLY
The General Assembly, which will start its weekly work on Tuesday, October 7, will discuss the Draft Law on Amendments to the Highway Traffic Law, which includes regulations aimed at increasing traffic fines.
140 THOUSAND TL FINE FOR CHANGING LICENSE PLATES
According to the proposal, drivers who change their license plates in a way that causes them to be read differently or not at all will be fined 140 thousand lira, and the vehicle will be banned from traffic for 30 days.
Motor vehicles used for freight transport with a maximum loaded weight of more than 3,500 kilograms and motor vehicles used for passenger transport with more than 17 seating places, including the driver, will be required to have a tachograph, and taxis will also be required to have a taximeter.
Drivers who exceed the speed limit of 46-55 kilometers/hour within residential areas will have their driving licenses revoked for 30 days each time, those who exceed 56-65 kilometers/hour will have their licenses revoked for 60 days each time, and those who exceed 66 kilometers/hour will have their licenses revoked for 90 days each time.
46 THOUSAND LIRA FINE FOR NOT GIVING WAY TO AMBULANCES AND FIRE TRUCKS
Drivers who do not give way to vehicles with the right of way will be fined 15 thousand lira.
Drivers who do not make way for rescue vehicles, vehicles carrying injured or emergency patients, and vehicles fighting forest fires, and who do not stop if necessary, will be fined 46 thousand lira, and their driving licenses will be revoked for 30 days.
PSYCHOTECHNICAL EVALUATION REQUIRED FOR RED LIGHT VIOLATIONS
If the modifications in vehicles cause noise that disturbs the surroundings, the driver will be fined 16 thousand lira.
Drivers who cause traffic accidents by violating red lights will have their driving licenses revoked for 60 days. The revoked driving licenses will be returned at the end of the revocation period, provided that the driver passes a psychotechnical evaluation and it is determined that there is no obstacle to obtaining a driving license.
PENALTIES FOR AGGRESSIVE DRIVERS
Drivers who aggressively follow another vehicle or get out of their vehicle with the intent to attack will be fined 180 thousand lira, their driving licenses will be revoked for 60 days, and their vehicles may be banned from traffic for 30 days.
Drivers using mobile phones or similar communication devices while driving will be fined 5 thousand lira.
Drivers of motor vehicles racing will be fined 46 thousand lira, and their driving licenses will be revoked for 2 years.
UP TO 3 YEARS IN PRISON FOR LEAVING THE SCENE OF FATAL OR INJURY ACCIDENTS
In fatal or injury traffic accidents, drivers who leave the scene without the permission of the authorities, except in emergencies, will be sentenced to imprisonment from 1 year to 3 years.
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