# Turkey commercial vehicle winter tire mandate

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-commercial-vehicle-winter-tire-mandate
> Updated: 2026-10-25T12:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

The Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has scheduled a mandatory winter tire regulation for the 2026-2027 season. The mandate is expected to run from November 15, 2026, to April 15, 2027.

The regulation targets commercial vehicles involved in intercity freight and passenger transport, including buses, minibuses, midibuses, trucks, tractors, tankers, vans, and panel vans. Specific requirements dictate that driven axles on heavy vehicles must be equipped with winter tires, while all tires on vans and minibuses must meet the standards.

While there is currently no nationwide mandate for private passenger cars, authorities may implement regional requirements based on local weather conditions. The policy aims to enhance traffic safety, as winter tires are considered essential for maintaining road grip in temperatures below 7 degrees Celsius.

Recent updates indicate the mandatory period has been extended to five months, running from November 15 to April 15, replacing a previous window of December 1 to April 1. This extension is intended to account for seasonal weather conditions. Authorities also noted technical distinctions regarding tire types, noting that while all-season tires offer balanced performance, they may not match the braking and grip capabilities of dedicated winter tires in heavy snow or icy conditions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Turkey extends mandatory winter tire period to five months

Turkey's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has extended the mandatory winter tire period to five months, running from November 15 to April 15.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-extends-mandatory-winter-tire-period-to-five-months

### 2026-10-18: Turkey announces winter tire mandate dates for commercial vehicles

Turkey's mandatory winter tire regulation for commercial vehicles will run from November 15, 2026, to April 15, 2027, covering intercity passenger and freight transport.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-announces-winter-tire-mandate-dates-for-commercial-vehicles

### 2026-10-13: Turkey winter tire mandate for commercial vehicles expected to start November 15

Mandatory winter tire regulations for commercial vehicles in Turkey are expected to run from November 15, 2026, to April 15, 2027, to ensure road safety during cold weather.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-winter-tire-mandate-for-commercial-vehicles-expected-to-start-november-15

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