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The age limits for obtaining a driver's license in Turkey were changed with a new regulation published on December 9, 2024.
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This decision provides significant convenience, especially for young drivers.
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The age limit for M, A1, and B1 class licenses has now been lowered to 16. Thus, young people who have turned 16 will be able to obtain a license to operate vehicles such as mopeds, 125 cc motorcycles, and four-wheeled motorcycles.
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Additionally, the age for D-class licenses has been reduced from 26 to 24.
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This change is also an important step for those who wish to drive buses and large vehicles used for commercial passenger transport.
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For other license classes, the 18-year age limit continues to apply. While the age limit for A2, B, BE, C1, C1E, F, and G classes is set at 18, this age limit has been increased to 20 for A-class licenses.
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For D1 and D1E classes, a 21-year age requirement is sought. For DE-class licenses, the age limit remains at 24.
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In addition, a change has been made regarding driver's license renewal procedures.
Drivers who have turned 65 will be required to obtain a medical report every 5 years instead of every 3 years to renew their licenses. However, for drivers over the age of 80, health checks will be conducted every 2 years.
News Source : 12punto
