19.02.2025 18:30
The Kocaeli Governorship announced that vehicles without winter tires will not be allowed to enter traffic due to the expected snowfall between February 20-23.
In Kocaeli, due to the expected snowfall from February 20-23, vehicles without winter tires will not be allowed to enter traffic.
According to a statement from the governorship, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Governor İlhami Aktaş to review the measures against potential adverse effects that may arise from meteorological events and to address any deficiencies.
THOSE WITHOUT WINTER TIRES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HIT THE ROAD
With the decision made at the meeting, the traffic units of the Provincial Police Department and the Provincial Gendarmerie Command will continuously carry out traffic measures and winter tire inspections. Vehicles without winter tires will not be allowed to enter traffic.
Measures will be taken by the Highways, Red Crescent presidencies, and private highway operators against the potential congestion that may occur at facilities located along the highways. Necessary coordination will be ensured between the highway gendarmerie and security units according to their areas of responsibility, and all necessary measures will be taken to keep these roads open.