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Turkey Traffic Law Report

Agencia Fuente: Milli Egitim Bakanligi (MEB) / Emniyet Genel Mudurlugu (EGM)

Ultima Actualizacion: February 12, 2026

Hallazgos Principales

●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

Estadisticas de Examenes

Tasa de Aprobacion del Examen Teorico

~65%

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

Tasa de Aprobacion del Examen Practico

~60%

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

Examenes Administrados por Ano

~3 million

MEB (estimated) (2023)

Limites de Velocidad

Urbano

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

Rural / Carreteras Nacionales

90 km/h

Autopista

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

Temas Mas Dificiles

First Aid

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

Motor/Vehicle Mechanics

9 questions on engine components, maintenance, and technical knowledge

Right-of-Way Rules

Priority at roundabouts and unmarked intersections

Traffic Signs

Prohibition and warning signs, especially similar-looking signs

Traffic Etiquette

6 questions on defensive driving and situational judgment

Seguridad Vial

Victimas Mortales en Carretera

6,352 deaths

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

Tendencia

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

Sanciones y Multas

Exceso de VelocidadTRY 2,168 (10-30% over), TRY 4,512 (30-50% over), TRY 9,268 (>50% over); 25% discount if paid within 15 days

Conduccion Bajo los Efectos del AlcoholBAC 0.05% limit; 1st offence: TRY 6,439 + 6-month suspension + 20 points; BAC >1.0%: criminal prosecution

Sistema de Puntos100-point deduction system; reaching 0 points = 2-month revocation + mandatory training; 3rd time = permanent revocation

Uso del Telefono MovilTRY 2,167 fine (2025 rate)

Cambios Legislativos Recientes

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

Fuentes y Metodologia

Todas las estadisticas de este informe provienen de agencias gubernamentales oficiales y datos de acceso publico. AutoviaTest es una plataforma educativa independiente y no esta afiliada a ninguna agencia gubernamental de examenes.

Datos verificados por ultima vez: 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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Datos Rapidos

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/es-CL/traffic-law-reports/turkey

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Theory Pass Rate~65%

Practical Pass Rate~60%

Motorway Speed120 km/h

Fatalities (2024)6,352 deaths

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Temas Mas Dificiles

First Aid

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

Motor/Vehicle Mechanics

9 questions on engine components, maintenance, and technical knowledge

Right-of-Way Rules

Priority at roundabouts and unmarked intersections

Traffic Signs

Prohibition and warning signs, especially similar-looking signs

Traffic Etiquette

6 questions on defensive driving and situational judgment

Sanciones y Multas

Exceso de VelocidadTRY 2,168 (10-30% over), TRY 4,512 (30-50% over), TRY 9,268 (>50% over); 25% discount if paid within 15 days

Conduccion Bajo los Efectos del AlcoholBAC 0.05% limit; 1st offence: TRY 6,439 + 6-month suspension + 20 points; BAC >1.0%: criminal prosecution

Sistema de Puntos100-point deduction system; reaching 0 points = 2-month revocation + mandatory training; 3rd time = permanent revocation

Uso del Telefono MovilTRY 2,167 fine (2025 rate)

Cambios Legislativos Recientes

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

Fuentes y Metodologia

Datos verificados por ultima vez: 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

Datos Rapidos

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