New Traffic Fines Put on Hold: When Will They Be Discussed?

The proposed law revising Turkey’s traffic fines has been temporarily suspended. The bill, which was expected to bring strict penalties and increased fines for traffic violations, is likely to be revisited after the upcoming budget discussions in the Turkish Grand National Assembly.

Why Was the Traffic Fine Bill Suspended?

According to NTV, the legislative proposal that aimed to impose tougher penalties for various traffic offenses has been put on hold for now. It was initially scheduled to be debated in Parliament last week but was delayed due to the budget talks. Once the budget process concludes, the proposal is expected to return to the legislative agenda.

What Were the Planned New Penalties?

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya had previously shared details about the new traffic safety measures. Under the draft law, stricter sanctions were planned for speeding, reckless driving, and endangering emergency vehicles.

For instance, in areas with a 30 km/h speed limit—such as near schools and hospitals—drivers caught going 76 km/h would have their licenses suspended for 30 days, 86 km/h for 60 days, and 96 km/h for 90 days.

Other proposed regulations included penalties such as sending drivers who commit five speeding offenses in a year to a psychiatric evaluation, imposing a 90,000 TL fine and a 60-day license suspension for “lane weaving” in residential areas, and fines ranging from 10,000 to 90,000 TL for driving the wrong way depending on the type of road.

Additionally, those blocking traffic during wedding or celebration convoys could face 90,000 TL fines and a 60-day license suspension. Blocking bridges, tunnels, or viaducts would bring even heavier sanctions—180,000 TL fines, 120 days of license suspension, and vehicle impoundment.

Failing to yield to ambulances, fire trucks, and other emergency vehicles would carry a fine of 46,000 TL, a 30-day traffic ban, and license cancellation. Repeating this violation twice within five years would result in permanent license revocation.

What’s Next?

While the proposed law is currently on pause, it remains a central topic of debate in traffic safety policy. Once Parliament resumes discussions after the budget session, the new regulations are expected to be reconsidered.

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