16.02.2026 09:52
In the 2026 traffic inspections, the SGK control for company vehicles came to the forefront. If a vehicle registered in the company's name is driven by someone who is not insured at that firm, a heavy fine is imposed on the business. In the first detection, the fine exceeds 66 thousand TL, and in case of a repeat violation within a year, it can rise up to 198 thousand TL.
An important application that closely concerns commercial vehicle owners is being implemented. Within the scope of joint inspections by the Social Security Institution (SGK) and the General Directorate of Security, the SGK records of drivers using commercial vehicles are now also being checked. When a person who is not insured as an employee of that company is detected at the wheel, heavy fines are imposed on the business to which the vehicle is registered.
WARNING: THE FINE CAN REACH UP TO 200 THOUSAND LIRA
In the first inspection, companies are fined 66,060 TL as an administrative penalty. If the same violation is repeated within a year, the penalty amount can rise to 198,180 TL. This sanction makes it mandatory for commercial vehicle owners and businesses to keep their drivers' social security records regular and complete.
SGK RECORDS ARE INSTANTLY CHECKED IN THE SYSTEM
During traffic controls, police teams instantly check the driver's record in the SGK system. If there is no record indicating that the driver is insured with the relevant company, the situation is documented, reported to SGK, and action is initiated. The application has been implemented within the framework of combating unregistered employment. Thanks to the coordination between SGK and the police, commercial vehicle inspections now cover not only traffic rules but also insurance obligations.
There are different applications regarding drivers using rental vehicles; while there is no penalty for drivers employed with insurance by the renter, it is reminded that in possible traffic accidents, the legal and financial responsibility still lies with the vehicle owner.