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- 1/30If your blood alcohol level is measured at 0.6‰ while driving
Turkish law prohibits driving with blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over 0.5‰ for private drivers.
If you’re operating a commercial vehicle
For professional and commercial drivers, there is a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol in Turkey.
If you refuse a breathalyzer test during a police check
Refusing a breath test in Turkey results in a 4500 TL fine and two year license suspensionIt is treated the same as a DUI offense and carries full legal consequences
When you are caught drunk driving for the first time
First-time offenders are penalized with administrative fines and temporary license revocation.
If you are caught DUI a second time within 5 years
Repeat violations trigger harsher consequences under Turkish traffic law.
When your BAC is over 1.0‰
A BAC over 1.0‰ is considered criminally negligent and may involve imprisonment.
If you are under the influence of drugs while driving
Driving after using narcotics or psychoactive substances is illegal and treated as impaired driving.
If your DUI offense is the third in 5 years
Third offenses result in severe penalties, including license revocation and required evaluations.
When alcohol is detected after a crash
Alcohol involvement in an accident triggers stricter prosecution and insurance complications.
If you are under 18 and caught driving intoxicated
Minors are held accountable under both juvenile and driving laws.
When taking prescription drugs that impair driving
If your ability is impaired even by legal drugs you are not permitted to drive.
If you drive after one glass of wine
Depending on body size and metabolism, one drink may surpass 0.5‰.
When driving under influence causes injury
Causing harm while intoxicated increases severity of prosecution.
If you are found sleeping in your car while intoxicated
If keys are in the ignition or engine is on, it’s considered intent to drive.
When caught DUI while riding a motorcycle
All motorized vehicles, including scooters and motorcycles, are covered by DUI laws.
If a commercial driver is caught with any alcohol in their system
Professional drivers are not allowed to have any measurable alcohol level.
When drugs are found in your bloodstream while driving
Turkish law penalizes drug-impaired driving very severely even for first offenses.
If you are driving under the influence during a holiday weekend
Turkish police intensify DUI enforcement during holidays and high-traffic times.
When a driver refuses both blood and breath tests
Legal refusal leads to fines and automatic license suspension.
If your DUI offense includes passengers or children
Endangering passengers, especially minors, increases the severity of the case.
When driving through a DUI checkpoint
Police have the right to conduct random alcohol and drug testing during operations.
If you cause a fatal crash while intoxicated
DUI-related fatalities carry prison terms and long-term license bans.
When BAC is under 0.5‰ but you drive erratically
Dangerous driving behavior, even below limits, can still result in enforcement.
If caught DUI in a company vehicle
Some companies and insurers track such offenses, affecting job status or insurance coverage.
When involved in an accident and your BAC is tested
Insurance companies and courts consider BAC in determining fault and compensation.
If using a second-hand vehicle with alcohol lock system
Tampering with alcohol interlocks is illegal and considered obstruction.
When DUI is confirmed after a crash
Insurers often deny coverage if the driver was intoxicated at the time of the accident.
If caught DUI during probationary license period
New drivers are held to stricter accountability and may lose all driving privileges.
When drinking socially before driving home
Even small amounts of alcohol impair reaction time and judgment legal or not.
If multiple DUI offenses occur
Repeat offenders are subject to mandatory evaluations and re-training before license reinstatement.