The new regulation aimed at improving road safety came into effect today. The 10% tolerance period has ended, and exceeding the speed limit by even a few kilometers can now result in significant fines. Under radar regulations, exceeding the speed limit by even 6 km/h is now considered a penal offense.This is an innovation that completely changes previous flexibility policies. For example, the old practice of deeming it acceptable to drive up to 91 km/h within a 82 km/h speed limit is a thing of the past; the new rules make driving at 88 km/h on the same road directly punishable. Authorities will penalize every 6 km/h and above He reiterates that exceeding the limit is punishable.
Updated Speeding Violation Penalty List for 2026 Within this framework, the new fees, determined separately for areas within and outside residential zones, create a significant financial burden for drivers. The penalties are tiered as follows:
- 6–10 km/h: City 2.000 TL, Highway 100 km —
- 11–15 km/h: City driving 4.000 TL, Highway driving 2.000 TL
- 21–25 km/h: City driving 8.000 TL, Highway driving 6.000 TL
- 31–40 km/h: City driving 12.000 TL, Highway driving 12.000 TL
- 51–60 km/h: City driving 20.000 TL, Highway driving 20.000 TL
- 71 km/h and above: City driving 30.000 TL, Highway driving 30.000 TL
Loss of Driving License and Psychotechnical Test Requirement
The new regulation is not limited to monetary fines. Drivers who exceed the speed limit will have their licenses revoked. 30, 60 or 90 days The license can be revoked for a period of time. To get their driver's license back, prospective drivers not only need to pay the fine, but also... psychotechnical evaluation and one psychiatric examination They need to pass the test and obtain a "fit to drive" report.
Sanctions on Radar Detection Devices
The regulation also targets products designed to obstruct speed detection devices or devices that detect them in advance. Possession, importation, or manufacture of such equipment is prohibited, and heavy administrative fines are stipulated for these violations.
