Major hike in traffic fines for 2024. Here are the new penalty rates

The new schedule for traffic fines in 2024 has been determined. 

The cost of failing to follow traffic rules, which save drivers' lives on the road, is now much higher as of 2024. 

Penalty amounts for many traffic offenses such as driving under the influence, refusing alcohol and drug testing, driving without license plates, drifting, driving without a license, and violating the emergency lane, as well as fines for violations like speeding and not wearing a seatbelt, have been increased.

2024 TRAFFIC FINES LIST

Penalty for driving under the influence (first offense) 6,440 TL

Penalty for driving under the influence (second offense) 8,075 TL

Penalty for driving under the influence (third offense) 12,978 TL

Penalty for driving without a license 12,978 TL

Penalty for not wearing a seatbelt 691 TL

Penalty for violating the emergency lane 6,440 TL

Penalty for failing to follow lane tracking and changing rules 1,507 TL

Penalty for failing to maintain following distance 691 TL

Penalty for driving without traffic insurance 691 TL

Penalty for driving under the influence of drugs 33,240 TL

Penalty for overtaking in a prohibited area 1,507 TL

Penalty for exceeding the speed limit by 10-30% 1,507 TL

Penalty for exceeding the speed limit by 30-50% 3,136 TL

Penalty for exceeding the speed limit by more than 50% 6,440 TL

Penalty for running a red light 1,507 TL

Penalty for driving a vehicle without a valid inspection 1,507 TL

Penalty for modifications that hinder the readability of the license plate 2,648 TL

Penalty for refusing to take a test to determine the amount of drugs/stimulants or alcohol in the blood 18,453 TL

Penalty for driving without license plates 8,167 TL

Penalty for using unauthorized flashing lights or sirens 6,440 TL

Penalty for drifting 32,234 TL

Penalty for parking in a space reserved for the disabled 1,383 TL

Penalty for using a mobile phone while driving 1,507 TL

Penalty for using a fake license plate 32,171 TL

Penalty for failing to yield to pedestrians 3,136 TL

News Source: 12punto