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
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
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
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
Recent Law Changes
Major traffic fine restructuring (~60% increase); city speed limits reduced to 40 km/h in congested zones
All fines increased 43.93%; new point-based speed enforcement: 5+ violations of >30% over limit = 1-year suspension
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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