A new era in traffic has begun! How much is the fine for running a red light?
Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya has announced a new regulation increasing fines for red light violations. Starting in 2025, progressive penalty increases will be implemented, and a fine of 80 thousand TL along with the revocation of the driver's license will be imposed for the sixth violation. Here are the 2025 red light fine amounts and details...
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Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya announced that penalties for red light violations will be increased as part of an action plan aimed at reducing motorcycle accidents. The red light fine, which was previously 2,167 TL, will be increased gradually under the new regulation, and severe sanctions will be applied to drivers if violations are repeated.
HOW MUCH WILL THE RED LIGHT VIOLATION FINE BE?
In his speech at the MOTOBIKE Istanbul 2025 Fair, Minister Yerlikaya announced the fine amounts for running a red light as follows:
First violation → 5,000 TL fine
Second violation → 10,000 TL fine
Third violation → 15,000 TL fine + 30-day license suspension
Fourth violation → 20,000 TL fine + 60-day license suspension
Fifth violation → 30,000 TL fine + 90-day license suspension
Sixth violation → 80,000 TL fine + License revocation + Mandatory eye examination
LICENSE WILL BE PERMANENTLY REVOKED UPON 6 VIOLATIONS
According to the new regulation, the licenses of drivers who commit 6 red light violations within one year will be permanently revoked. Minister Yerlikaya stated that drivers whose licenses are revoked must obtain a new license from scratch.
