Date finalized: Ministry clarifies claims of postponement for license plate fines

While claims that fines for fake license plates would be postponed have been circulating in the public eye for days, the Ministry of Interior has provided a clear statement on the matter. Ministry Press Advisor Hasan Öymez clarified the measures to be taken in the new period and the details of the implementation.

Öymez firmly denied the claims in question, emphasizing that no delay in penal procedures is planned. In his statement, he included the following: "As of April 1, penal procedures will be strictly applied to those using fake license plates (those not printed by TŞOF and not meeting security standards), and an administrative fine of 140,000 TL will be imposed. There is no postponement regarding this matter."

Furthermore, it was reported that license plates issued by the Turkish Drivers and Automobile Federation (TŞOF), even if printed incorrectly, will not be penalized under current rules, and that their replacement within a specified period will be ensured. Thus, drivers will be encouraged to use original license plates that meet security standards.

According to Öymez, "Even if printed incorrectly, no penal action will be taken for license plates issued by the Turkish Drivers and Automobile Federation (TŞOF), and these plates will be replaced within the specified process."

On the other hand, it was stated that technical standards regarding multimedia screens and sound systems in vehicles will be clarified with a regulation to be published in the future. In the statement regarding the issue, a warning was issued to prevent the public from being misinformed, and it was requested that reports outside of official announcements not be given credence.

Drivers are urged to obtain their license plates from reliable sources to avoid facing high fines if they are caught using fake plates. With the new regulation, the aim is to both ensure traffic safety and prevent forgery.