Major hikes in MTV, property tax, and traffic fines in 2026! Here are the new amounts...

As we approach the end of 2025, one of the questions citizens are most curious about is, "How much will taxes, fees, and traffic fines increase in 2026?" While the revaluation rate (YDO) is the determining factor for these increases, all eyes are on the official figures to be announced.

While the official announcement for the revaluation rate (YDO), which forms the basis of these increases, is awaited, the estimates made by experts have become a hot topic.

Ekonomim columnist Alaattin Aktaş predicted in his analysis that the YDO would be around 25.25 percent in 2026. This rate means noticeable increases, especially in Motor Vehicle Tax, property tax, and traffic fines.

EXPECTATION OF A 25.25 PERCENT INCREASE

Aktaş shared his expectation with the words, "My estimate is that the Domestic Producer Price Index (Yİ-ÜFE) will show an increase of 1.5 percent each in September and October. In this case, the annual average Yİ-ÜFE increase at the end of October, in other words, the revaluation rate, will be 25.25 percent."

Furthermore, emphasizing that the President does not have the authority to change the rate to be applied to traffic fines, Aktaş stated that fines will increase directly by 25.25 percent in 2026.

2026 TRAFFIC FINES LIST (2025 → 2026)

Running a red light: 2,167 TL → 2,714 TL

Failure to obey traffic signs: 993 TL → 1,243 TL

Using a mobile phone: 2,167 TL → 2,714 TL

Not wearing a seat belt: 993 TL → 1,243 TL

Weaving through traffic: 9,267 TL → 11,606 TL

Drifting: 46,392 TL → 58,105 TL

Driving in the wrong direction on a one-way street: 9,267 TL → 11,606 TL

Illegal parking: 993 TL → 1,243 TL

Parking in spaces reserved for the disabled: 1,986 TL → 2,487 TL

Emergency lane violations: 9,267 TL → 11,606 TL

Exceeding the speed limit by 10–30%: 2,167 TL → 2,714 TL

Exceeding the speed limit by 30–50%: 4,512 TL → 5,651 TL

Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50%: 9,267 TL → 11,606 TL

Certain license plate violations: 3,080 TL → 3,870 TL

Failure to follow pedestrian crossing rules: 993 TL → 1,243 TL

Not having proper lighting equipment on vehicles: 4,512 TL → 5,651 TL

Improper use of turn signals: 993 TL → 1,243 TL

Driving with only parking lights on: 993 TL → 1,243 TL

Loading a vehicle in a dangerous manner: 2,072 TL → 2,595 TL

Driving under the influence (above 0.50 promille - 1st offense): 9,267 TL → 11,606 TL

Driving under the influence (above 0.50 promille - 2nd offense): 11,622 TL → 14,556 TL

Driving under the influence (above 0.50 promille - 3rd and subsequent offenses): 18,677 TL → 23,392 TL

Refusing an alcohol test: 26,557 TL → 33,262 TL

MTV AND PROPERTY TAX WILL ALSO BE AFFECTED

The hikes are not limited to traffic fines. The Motor Vehicle Tax (MTV) is also expected to increase at the same rate. Aktaş stated, "MTV has been applied at the YDO level for two years (2024 and 2025). It will be the same in 2026."

The system works differently for property tax. By law, this tax is increased by half of the YDO. Therefore, it is projected that property tax will rise by 12.62 percent in 2026.