Minister Uraloğlu warned: The last day for mandatory winter tires is December 1st.

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Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that the mandatory winter tire application will start on December 1st. Minister Uraloğlu stated, "The application will be mandatory for all passenger and cargo vehicles on intercity roads. We also recommend that private vehicle owners install winter tires."

Minister Uraloğlu noted that winter tires increase road grip at temperatures below 7 degrees, stating, "They are vital in preventing accidents. The application will be mandatory for all passenger and cargo vehicles on intercity roads. We also recommend that private vehicle owners install winter tires."

PENALTY OF 4 THOUSAND LIRA

Expressing that inspections will be carried out strictly, Minister Uraloğlu said, "The tread depth of winter tires must be at least 4 millimeters for trucks, tractors, tankers, and buses; and at least 1.6 millimeters for vans, minibuses, and passenger cars. The tread depth is measured from the grooves closest to the center of the tire tread. Winter tires must have the (M+S) marking or the (M+S) marking along with a snowflake symbol, or just a snowflake symbol. A fine of 4,069 lira will be imposed on those who do not comply with the rules."