28.03.2026 15:00
The transition period to standard plates for vehicles using APP plates is planned to be extended until January 1, 2027. While the previously issued fines starting from 140,000 TL have been canceled, the new penalty amounts have not yet been clarified.
The Ministry of Interior is preparing for a significant change in the regulation regarding vehicles using APP (European Press Plate). Due to the density and demands, it is planned to extend the transition period to the standard plate given until April 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027.
THE PERIOD IS EXTENDED UNTIL 2027
The previously given transition period until April 1, 2026, is being rearranged at the request of the Turkish Drivers and Automobile Federation (TŞOF). According to information reported by Murat Bekmezci from Cnn Türk; it is expected that the ministry will extend the period until January 1, 2027, after discussions with the relevant institutions.
140 THOUSAND TL FINES CANCELLED
In the current application, fines starting from 140 thousand TL for APP plates have been cancelled within the scope of the regulation. In the controversial regulation, a fine of 140 thousand TL could be imposed on the first detection, and up to 280 thousand TL on the second, and the vehicle could be banned from traffic. However, it is not yet clear how the fine amounts will be in the new period.
STRICT CONTROL ON SCREEN USAGE IN TRAFFIC
The regulation is not limited to plates. The use of multimedia screens by drivers while driving will also be subject to strict control. According to the new rule, drivers will not be able to watch any content on the screen while driving.