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Turkey Traffic Law Report

Source Agency: Milli Egitim Bakanligi (MEB) / Emniyet Genel Mudurlugu (EGM)

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Key Findings

  • ●Theory test pass rate is ~65% (2023, MEB (estimated; official aggregate not published))
  • ●Road fatalities: 6,352 deaths in 2024 — Down 3% from 2023 (6,548 to 6,352)
  • ●~3 million tests administered per year by Milli Egitim Bakanligi
  • ●Most challenging topic: First Aid

Test Statistics

Theory Test Pass Rate

~65%

MEB (estimated; official aggregate not published) (2023)

Practical Test Pass Rate

~60%

MEB (estimated; official aggregate not published) (2023)

Tests Administered Per Year

~3 million

MEB (estimated) (2023)

Speed Limits

Urban

50 km/h (40 km/h in congested zones)

Rural / National Roads

90 km/h

Motorway / Highway

120 km/h (130-140 on select newer motorways)

Most Challenging Topics

1

First Aid

12 questions on medical knowledge, injury assessment, and evacuation priority

2

Motor/Vehicle Mechanics

9 questions on engine components, maintenance, and technical knowledge

3

Right-of-Way Rules

Priority at roundabouts and unmarked intersections

4

Traffic Signs

Prohibition and warning signs, especially similar-looking signs

5

Traffic Etiquette

6 questions on defensive driving and situational judgment

Road Safety

Road Fatalities

6,352 deaths

TurkStat (TUIK, 30-day definition) (2024)

Trend

Down 3% from 2023 (6,548 to 6,352)

Penalties & Fines

SpeedingTRY 2,168 (10-30% over), TRY 4,512 (30-50% over), TRY 9,268 (>50% over); 25% discount if paid within 15 days
Driving Under InfluenceBAC 0.05% limit; 1st offence: TRY 6,439 + 6-month suspension + 20 points; BAC >1.0%: criminal prosecution
Points System100-point deduction system; reaching 0 points = 2-month revocation + mandatory training; 3rd time = permanent revocation
Mobile Phone UseTRY 2,167 fine (2025 rate)

Recent Law Changes

2024

Major traffic fine restructuring (~60% increase); city speed limits reduced to 40 km/h in congested zones

2025

All fines increased 43.93%; new point-based speed enforcement: 5+ violations of >30% over limit = 1-year suspension

2025

Mandatory safety equipment for motorcycles; vehicle tracking/camera requirements for 2023-2025 models

Sources & Methodology

All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.

Data last verified: 2026-02-12

Primary Sources:

  • MEB (estimated; official aggregate not published) — Test statistics (2023)
  • TurkStat (TUIK, 30-day definition) — Road safety data (2024)
  • Milli Egitim Bakanligi (MEB) / Emniyet Genel Mudurlugu (EGM) — Official regulatory body

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Quick Facts

Theory test format

50 questions (12 first aid, 23 traffic, 9 motor, 6 etiquette), need 35 correct (70%), 45-minute limit

Electronic testing

Test administered electronically by MEB; results available within 30 minutes

European fatalities

Highest road fatalities in Europe in 2023 (6,548 deaths, TurkStat 30-day definition)

Driver fault

90.1% of traffic accident faults in 2024 attributed to drivers

Annual fine adjustment

All fines adjusted annually by Ministry of Treasury revaluation rate

License format

Old-format licenses had to be replaced with EU-format cards by Dec 31, 2024

Cite This Report

AutoviaTest. (2026, February 12). Turkey traffic law report: Driving test statistics. AutoviaTest. https://autoviatest.com/en-US/traffic-law-reports/turkey

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