With the new law proposal accepted in the General Assembly of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, radical changes were made in traffic fines.. From using your phone while driving to your seat belt, Penalties have been increased to deterrent levels for many violations, from loud music to leaving the scene of an accident.
ANKARA – Critical articles of the Bill on Amendments to the Highway Traffic Law, which was prepared to increase traffic safety and prevent rule violations, were passed by the Parliament.. new regulation, not only increases fines, It imposes severe sanctions such as imprisonment and confiscation of driver's license for certain violations..
The Cost of Using a Mobile Phone Has Become Heavier
Much stricter controls now await drivers who use mobile phones or similar communication devices while driving.:
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First Violation: 5.000 TL administrative fine.
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Second Violation (1 in the year): 10.000 TL penalty.
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Third and Beyond: every time 20.000 TL penalty and 30 confiscation of driver's license for a day.
Prison Sentence for Those Who Flee the Accident Scene
Especially for drivers who leave the scene of accidents involving death or injury “judicial” the process begins:
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Those who leave the scene unless necessary 1 from year 3 up to one year imprisonment will be given.
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These drivers have their licenses 2 for years will be confiscated.
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For those who violate the rules in accidents with material damage: 46.000 TL fine will be imposed.
Seat Belt and Child Safety
Penalties for security equipment have also been reshaped:
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For those who do not wear seat belts: 2.500 TL penalty. in a year 4 If violated once, license 30 day will be confiscated.
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Bikers who do not wear helmets and goggles: 2.500 TL (Punishment increases with repetition).
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Child seat and safety: 15 Drivers who do not provide protective systems for children under the age of 5.000 TL fine will be imposed.
Loud Music and Multimedia Devices
Devices that disturb the environment or distract the driver are not allowed.:
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Those who listen to loud music in a way that disturbs public peace 3.000 TL punishment.
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In the vehicle, within the driver's field of vision (for monitoring purposes) For those who have video devices 21.000 TL penalty will be given and the vehicle 30 banned from traffic for the day will be.
Driving License Will Not Be Returned Unless the Debt is Paid
With the new regulation, Drivers whose licenses have been confiscated for any reason, cut off under the law without paying all administrative fines They will not be able to get their documents back.
Rights of non-motorized vehicles and e-scooter drivers legal liability regulation in, date of publication 3 It will come into force in a month.
