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Turkey traffic-law crackdown and fines

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The nationwide traffic-law enforcement drive in Turkey continues to result in heavy administrative penalties. Recent enforcement in Bursa’s İnegöl district saw a 36-year-old motorcyclist, driving with a suspended license and a blood alcohol level of 1.07 promil, receive total fines of 450,000 TL following a 5-kilometer police chase. The vehicle was subsequently banned from traffic for 60 days. In Çorum’s Alaca district, an intoxicated driver who crashed into two parked vehicles was fined 50,000 TL and had their license confiscated for two years. In Tokat, a driver received a 100,000 TL fine and a two-month vehicle ban for illegal passenger transport. Additionally, a driver in Alayköy faced court proceedings after being caught operating a vehicle without a license, insurance, or valid inspection while under the influence. In Kayseri, enforcement remains focused on high-risk violations. A driver with a previously revoked license was fined 350,000 TL after crashing a panel van into a sidewalk and obstructing medical teams. Another incident involved an unlicensed, intoxicated driver with hearing and speech impairments who collided with a bus, resulting in a 65,000 TL fine. Recent operations in Bursa have expanded to target unlicensed transportation services. During an inspection on the Bursa-Mudanya road, authorities identified four drivers and four passengers engaged in illegal taxi services. Total administrative fines reached 415,480 TL for the drivers and 15,120 TL for the passengers. The drivers and their vehicles were banned from traffic, including one luxury vehicle prohibited for 60 days. Beyond individual incidents, regulatory discussions are emerging regarding increased driver training hours and the implementation of a ‘Free Route’ model to improve safety. Experts have also issued warnings to motorcycle riders, noting that license eligibility is determined by engine power (kW) and power-to-weight ratios rather than just engine displacement (cc).

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