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Turkey vehicle inspection system updates and safety guidance

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Turkey is preparing for a major overhaul of its vehicle inspection system, scheduled to begin on August 15, 2027. The new era, ~~which will be~~ managed by TURKA for a 20-year period (2027–2047), involves an investment program of approximately $3 ~~billion.~~ billion and aims to service a fleet of 34.5 million vehicles, generating roughly 16 million annual inspections. To ~~implement~~ facilitate this transition, a ~~pilot ‘Example~~ 2,500-square-meter Vehicle Inspection ~~Center’~~ Model Center has been ~~opened~~ established in Arnavutköy, Istanbul. This ~~facility serves as an~~ R&D ~~and training~~ hub ~~to test new technologies before they are rolled out to 81 provinces.~~ tests next-generation technologies, including AI-supported imaging, contactless laser measurement, robotic equipment, and centralized data management. The facility ~~features five inspection channels designed for both~~ currently utilizes two heavy vehicle and three passenger ~~vehicles.~~ vehicle lines for underbody scanning and tire measurement. International media has noted the involvement of partners such as the US-based Opus Group in providing AI and laser technology. The planned national infrastructure includes 352 ~~inspection~~ centers (249 fixed and 103 mobile) ~~and~~ with approximately 900 inspection lines. To address driver complaints, negotiations with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure have resulted in the elimination of commission fees for credit and debit card payments. In light of the upcoming changes, TÜVTÜRK has issued warnings regarding fraudulent websites and unauthorized payment requests, emphasizing that booking inspections is entirely free and must be conducted through official channels, such as the official website, call centers, kiosks, or e-Devlet. The new system will integrate advanced ~~technologies such as artificial intelligence-supported image processing, high-resolution cameras, laser measurement, and robotic systems. These~~ tools ~~aim~~ to reduce human ~~error and provide more detailed~~ error, providing technical ~~assessments, with~~ assessments that Minister ~~of Transport and Infrastructure~~ Abdulkadir Uraloğlu ~~stating the technology will allow for a level of inspection~~ described as akin to a vehicle’s ‘MR or CT scan.’ Recent developments at the Arnavutköy pilot center highlight the use of AI to support imaging, digital measurements, and various scans, including underbody and bodywork inspections. Data obtained through AI assistance is converted into digital reports with visual evidence and sent instantly to main inspection systems. Additional features include digital tracking for vehicle owners, contactless tire analysis, and specialized inspection models for electric vehicles focusing on high-voltage safety and battery integrity.

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