Traffic rules

Traffic Rules Turkey

General:

An extensive system of well-maintained roads makes Turkey an ideal car travel destination. In total, there are more than 400,000 kilometres of motorable roads here, with most of the 1800-kilometre motorway network subject to tolls. You must drive with dipped headlights even during the day. Care should definitely be taken to fill up in good time, as the density of petrol pumps is not particularly high.

Driving license:

An international driver’s license is not strictly required in Turkey.

Promise limit:

The 0.5 per mille limit applies in Turkey.

Fines:

Drinking and driving: from 150 euros
Speeding: from 60 euros
Red light: 60 euros
Overtaking ban disregarded: from 60 euros
Parking ban: 30 euros

Talking on the phone in the car is only allowed with a suitable hands-free device. A violation of this rule can be very expensive.

Other:

Similar traffic rules apply as everywhere else in Europe. The speed limits are 50 km/h in cities. Outside built-up areas, the speed limit is 90 km/h, and 120 km/h on expressways and highways. In winter, snow chains and brake wedges are compulsory in snowy conditions and the police should be notified immediately in the event of a road accident.