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Starting in 2025, Türkiye has implemented a substantial increase in traffic fines, with penalties rising by 43.93% to reflect the revaluation rate determined by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance.
The new fines, effective immediately, are designed to encourage safer driving and ensure stricter compliance with traffic rules nationwide.
One of the most significant changes to Türkiye traffic fines in 2025 targets the unauthorized use of flashing lights or sirens.
Drivers caught installing or using these devices without proper authorization will face fines of ₺138,172 ($3,906.51) for the first offense. Repeat violations within a year will result in a staggering ₺276,345 ($7,812.65) penalty.
Common infractions such as illegal parking, improper lane changes, or failing to follow passenger drop-off rules will cost drivers ₺993. Other violations, including neglecting to wear seat belts, helmets, or protective eyewear, fall under this category.
Misusing emergency lanes will incur a fine of ₺9,267 ($28.07) while parking in spaces reserved for people with disabilities will result in a ₺1,986 ($56.15) penalty.
In 2025, Türkiye traffic fines for overloading vehicles have been significantly raised. Drivers exceeding weight limits face fines ranging from ₺8,463 ($239.26) to ₺51,026, ($1,442.57) depending on the severity of the violation. Those carrying hazardous materials without a permit will be fined ₺4,198 ($118.68).
Running red lights, using mobile phones while driving, or failing to carry a driver’s license will result in fines of ₺2,167. Speeding violations are heavily penalized:
Repeat speeding offenses—five or more violations exceeding 50% of the limit—will lead to a one-year suspension of the driver’s license.
Türkiye traffic fines in 2025 also include severe measures for drunk and drug-influenced driving:
Refusing alcohol or drug testing carries a penalty of ₺26,557. ($750.80)
Drivers performing stunts like drifting or spinning face fines of ₺46,392. ($1,311.56)
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