Traffic Enforcement Penalties - Driver theory Test

If you commit drunk driving (first offense)

First offense drunk driving leads to ₺6,440 fine, license suspension up to 6 months, and mandatory driver education.

When driving without a valid license

Driving without a license incurs ₺12,978 fine, possible impound, and potential criminal proceedings.

If you ride without wearing a seatbelt

Seatbelt violations result in a ₺691 fine for riders and passengers, repeated offenses may lead to higher penalties.

When exceeding the speed limit by more than 50%

Excessive speeding over 50% of the limit is fined ₺6,440, you may lose your license for 2-3 months.

If you use a mobile phone while riding

Mobile phone use while riding leads to a ₺1,507 fine, repeated offenses may cause points accumulation toward suspension.

When drifting on public roads

Drifting in public areas is fined ₺32,234, it also carries up to 15 days jail and immediate license confiscation.

If you refuse a drug or alcohol test

Refusal to take an alcohol/drug test results in ₺18,453 fine, 2 years license suspension, and potential legal action.

When driving under the influence of drugs

Driving under drugs carries a ₺33,240 fine and up to 2 years ban, jail may be imposed in aggravated cases.

If overtaking in prohibited zones

Illegal overtaking in restricted zones is fined ₺1,507 to prevent head-on collision risks.

When driving without mandatory insurance

Driving without traffic insurance leads to a ₺691 fine and possible vehicle ban from road until insured.

If you use the emergency safety lane illegally

Unauthorized use of the safety lane is fined ₺6,440, this lane is reserved strictly for emergencies.

When failing to comply with lane change rules

Unsafe or improper lane changes are fined ₺1,507, repeated offenses increase risk of license suspension.

If you don’t maintain a safe following distance

Not keeping a safe following distance leads to a ₺691 fine to reduce collision risks.

When exceeding the speed limit by 10-30%

Speeding 10-30% over the limit is fined ₺1,507, repeated violations may cause points leading to suspension.

If exceeding the speed limit by 30-50%

Speeding 30-50% over the limit is fined ₺3,136 due to increased accident severity.

When running a red light

Ignoring red signals is fined ₺1,507, cameras capture most violations automatically.

If driving an uninspected vehicle

Operating without valid inspection (FAHAS) is fined ₺1,507 until the vehicle passes inspection.

When altering or obscuring a license plate

Tampering with a license plate is fined ₺2,648 and may trigger criminal investigation in repeated or intentional cases.

If driving without a license plate

Driving without a plate results in a ₺8,167 fine and possible impound.

When using strobes or sirens illegally

Unauthorized siren/strobe use is fined ₺6,440, these devices are for emergency vehicles only.

If parking in disabled spots without permit

Unauthorized parking in disabled zones is fined ₺1,383 to protect accessibility.

When using a fake license plate

Fake plates are fined ₺32,171 and may result in prosecution and license suspension.

If failing to give way to pedestrians

Not yielding to pedestrians is fined ₺3,136, this is strictly enforced in school and crosswalk areas.

When drifting a motorcycle on public roads

Motorcycle drifting is fined ₺32,234, license suspension, and possible short-term jail sentence.

If refusing roadside alcohol/drug test

Refusal of roadside testing is fined ₺18,453 and carries a 2-year ban from driving.

When drunk driving (second offense)

Second offense drunk driving carries ₺8,075 fine and a longer suspension period.

If drunk driving (third offense)

Third offense drunk driving results in ₺12,978 fine, permanent license revocation, and possible imprisonment.