23.03.2026 17:52
The Disinformation Combat Center has issued a statement regarding the claims that "phone holders and car scents have been banned in the new Traffic Law, and those who do not comply will be fined." The DMM, which denied the claims, emphasized that the existing regulations have been distorted and that applications that have not yet been clarified are being presented as finalized, stating that the claims that "phone holders and scents are banned in vehicles" do not reflect the truth.
An explanation has come from the Disinformation Combat Center regarding the claims circulating on social media that "phone holders and car fragrances have been banned."
CLAIMS HAVE BECOME A TOPIC
Claims that phone holders inside vehicles and fragrances hung from the rearview mirror have been banned with the new Traffic Law, and that fines will be imposed on those who do not comply with the rule, have resonated widely on social media.
EXPLANATION FROM THE DISINFORMATION COMBAT CENTER
A response has come from the Disinformation Combat Center regarding the claims in question. The statement noted that a large number of misleading content has been circulated based on changes in the Traffic Law.
"CLAIMS DO NOT REFLECT THE TRUTH"
The statement emphasized that the existing regulations have been distorted and that applications that have not yet been clarified are presented as if they are finalized, stating that claims such as "Phone holders and fragrances are banned inside vehicles" do not reflect the truth.
REGULATORY WORK CONTINUES
It was noted that regulatory work to determine the new application principles regarding in-vehicle use and equipment is ongoing, and during this process, traffic teams have been informing drivers.
WARNING TO CITIZENS
Authorities emphasized that citizens should not trust speculative shares and called for only official statements to be taken into account.