Traffic fines in Turkey to rise 27.83% in 2027 revaluation
Turkey's traffic fines will increase by 27.83% from January 1, 2027, based on the October inflation data. A red light or phone-use fine would rise to 6,391.50 TL.
Traffic fines in Turkey will rise by 27.83% in 2027, following the revaluation rate set on the basis of October inflation data. If the rate is applied, penalties for traffic violations will move to new amounts from January 1, 2027.
How much 2027 traffic fines will be
At the 27.83% rate, the expected amounts are as follows. The fine for running a red light or talking on a handheld phone while driving will rise from 5,000 TL to 6,391.50 TL. The first fine for drunk driving will go up from 25,000 TL to 31,957.50 TL.
The fine for aggressive driving will rise from 90,000 TL to 115,047 TL. Fines for getting out of a vehicle to attack someone and for disrupting traffic with a wedding convoy will climb from 180,000 TL to 230,094 TL. The penalty for driving with a revoked license will rise from 200,000 TL to 255,660 TL.
When the increases will take effect
The updated fines are expected to take effect on January 1, 2027. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has the authority to raise or lower the revaluation rate by up to 50%. If that power is used, the final amounts could change.
The revaluation rate does not apply only to traffic fines. Passport fees, driver's license charges, the IMEI registration fee and the exit tax for travel abroad are also being updated at the same rate. The final 2027 amounts will be confirmed through forthcoming regulations.
Highlights:
- The revaluation rate has been set at 27.83%
- The red light and phone-use fine will be 6,391.50 TL
- The new amounts are expected to take effect on January 1, 2027
This article was compiled with the help of AI from information published by cnbce.com.
