Toll roads in Turkey? How to buy a vignette in Turkey? Fines in Turkey? Parking in Turkey? Autostrada in Turkey? Toll tunnels in Turkey? Toll bridges in Turkey? Ferries in Turkey? We have collected answers to all these questions for you in this article.
Roads in Turkey
The length of Turkey’s public highway network is 426,906 km, of which 177,550 km are paved roads. Length of highways (Otoyol) 3,633 km.
Toll Motorways in Turkey
For the passage of motor vehicles on the highways of Turkey, a fee is provided depending on the distance traveled. The amount of the fee depends on the category of the vehicle. In addition, passing through the bridges across the Bosphorus strait is paid for separately.
Categories of vehicles
A letter. | Vehicle | Description |
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1 | a vehicle with 2 axles and the distance between them is less than 3.20 m (motorcycles, cars, pickups, minibuses) | |
2 | a vehicle with 2 axles and a distance between them of more than 3.20m (jeeps, vans, trucks and buses) | |
3 | vehicle with 3 axles (class 1 and 2 cars with a trailer, trucks and buses) | |
6 | motorcycles (when using the HGS system, motorcycles belong to category 6) |
Map of toll roads in Turkey
Tariffs for travel on highways in Turkey
Tariffs for 2024 (TRY):
Highway | Vehicle category | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | |
O-3 Istanbul-Edirne | 23.25 (€ 0.70) | 26.25 (€ 0.80) | 35.75 (€ 1.10) | 9.00 (€ 0.30) |
O-4 Istanbul-Ankara | 47.00 (€ 1.50) | 54.00 (€ 1.70) | 72.75 (€ 2.30) | 18.75 (€ 0.60) |
O-5 Gebze-Izmir | 60.00 (€ 1.90) | 95.50 (€ 3.00) | 114.00 (€ 3.60) | 42.00 (€ 1.30) |
O-7 Kinali-Izmit | 89.50 (€ 2.80) | 143.00 (€ 4.50) | 170.00 (€ 5.40) | 62.50 (€ 2.00) |
O-21 Niğde-Adana | 26.50 (€ 0.80) | 32.50 (€ 1.00) | 40.25 (€ 1.30) | 12.25 (€ 0.40) |
O-21 Ankara-Niğde | 138.50 (€ 4.40) | 156.00 (€ 4.90) | 187.00 (€ 5.90) | 44.00 (€ 1.40) |
O-31 Izmir-Aydın | 9.50 (€ 0.30) | 11.00 (€ 0.30) | 15.75 (€ 0.50) | 4.00 (€ 0.10) |
O-32 Izmir-Çeşme | 7.25 (€ 0.20) | 7.75 (€ 0.20) | 13.75 (€ 0.40) | 2.75 (€ 0.10) |
O-33 Menemen-Çandarlı | 55.50 (€ 1.70) | 88.50 (€ 2.80) | 105.00 (€ 3.30) | 14.00 (€ 0.40) |
O-51 Adana-Mersin | 5.75 (€ 0.20) | 7.25 (€ 0.20) | 12.25 (€ 0.40) | 2.75 (€ 0.10) |
O-52 Adana-Şanlıurfa | 29.00 (€ 0.90) | 31.00 (€ 1.00) | 39.00 (€ 1.20) | 13.50 (€ 0.40) |
Plots with special payment in Turkey
Istanbul bridges across the Bosphorus
Bridges across the Bosphorus – Boğaz Köprüsü and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Köprüsü – connect the European and Asian parts of Istanbul. Both bridges are vehicular. The length of the first bridge is 1,560 m, the second is 1,510 m.
Tolls across both bridges are charged only in the direction from Europe to Asia. Please note that the option to pay with cash on the Bosphorus Bridge was eliminated in 2006, and on the Sultan Mehmed Fatih Bridge in 2008.
Tariffs for 2024:
Vehicle | Description | Tariff (TRY) |
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motorcycles (only when using the HGS system) | 3.25 (€ 0.10) | |
a vehicle with 2 axles and the distance between them is less than 3.20 m | 8.25 (€ 0.30) | |
a vehicle with 2 axles and a distance between them of more than 3.20 m | 10.75 (€ 0.30) | |
vehicle with 3 axles | 23.25 (€ 0.70) |
Bridge of Sultan Selim the Terrible
The Bridge of Sultan Selim the Terrible (Yavuz Sultan Selim Köprüsü) is the third bridge across the Bosphorus. Located north of Istanbul. It has 4 lanes for cars in each direction (8 in total). In addition, there are two railway tracks. The length of the bridge is 2,164 m. The height of the vault above the water is 64 m. It opened for traffic on August 26, 2016.
Tariffs for 2024:
Vehicle | Description | Tariff (TRY) |
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motorcycles (only when using the HGS system) | 13.00 (€ 0.40) | |
a vehicle with 2 axles and the distance between them is less than 3.20 m | 19.00 (€ 0.60) | |
a vehicle with 2 axles and a distance between them of more than 3.20 m | 25.00 (€ 0.80) | |
vehicle with 3 axles | 46.50 (€ 1.50) |
Osman Gazi Bridge
Osman Gazi Bridge (Osman Gazi Köprüsü) is a suspension bridge across the Bay of Izmit in the eastern part of the Sea of Marmara. Located approximately 50 km southeast of Istanbul. It has 3 lanes for cars in each direction (6). The length of the bridge is 2,682 m. The height of the vault above the water is 64 m. It was opened for traffic on July 1, 2016.
Tariffs for 2024:
Vehicle | Description | Tariff (TRY) |
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motorcycles (only when using the HGS system) | 129.00 (€ 4.10) | |
a vehicle with 2 axles and the distance between them is less than 3.20 m | 184.50 (€ 5.80) | |
a vehicle with 2 axles and the distance between them is more than 3.20 m | 295.00 (€ 9.30) | |
vehicle with 3 axles | 350,00 (€ 11) |
Canakkale Bridge
Çanakkale Bridge 1915 (1915 Çanakkale Köprüsü) is an automobile suspension bridge in Çanakkale province in northwestern Turkey. Located south of the cities of Lapseki and Gelibolu, the bridge crosses the Dardanelles Strait about 10 km south of the Sea of Marmara.
It has 3 lanes for cars in each direction (6). The length of the bridge is 3,563 m. The height of the vault above the water is 70 m. It opened for traffic on March 18, 2022.
Tariffs for 2024:
Vehicle | Description | Tariff (TRY) |
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motorcycles (only when using the HGS system) | 50.00 (€ 1.60) | |
a vehicle with 2 axles and the distance between them is less than 3.20 m | 200.00 (€ 6.30) | |
a vehicle with 2 axles and the distance between them is more than 3.20 m | 250.00 (€ 7.90) | |
vehicle with 3 axles | 450.00 (€ 14) |
Eurasia Tunnel in Turkey
Eurasia Tunnel (Avrasya Tüneli) is an underwater road tunnel in Istanbul that crosses the Bosphorus and connects the Asian and European sides of the city.
It has 2 traffic lanes for cars in each direction at different levels. The speed limit in the tunnel is 70 km/h. The length of the tunnel is 5.4 km. The maximum depth is 106 m. It opened for traffic on December 22, 2016.
Tariffs from January 1, 2024:
Vehicle | Description | Tariff (TRY) | |
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Day* | Night** | ||
Car | 20.70 (€ 0.70) | 10.35 (€ 0.30) | |
Car | 53.00 (€ 1.70) | 26.5 (€ 0.80) | |
minibus | 79.50 (€ 2.50) | 39.75 (€1.30) |
Day* – the tariff is valid between 05:00 – 23:59.
Night** – the tariff is valid between 00:00 – 04:59.
Driving through the tunnel with cars and trailers is prohibited!
Payment methods
Most motorways require either an OGS contactless sensor or an HGS sticker to pay the toll.
At the same time, on some highways there is still the possibility of traditional payment by cash or card to the operator. But there are fewer and fewer such places. For example, there is no traditional toll on the highway O-3 Edirne-Istanbul.
Until 2013, there was a KGS system for fare payment in Turkey. It was replaced by the HGS system, which is cheaper to maintain and creates less traffic jams when passing through payment gates.
It is planned that the HGS system will also replace the OGS system in the future.
Sticker (sticker) HGS
The HGS system, which translates as “Fast Fare Payment System”, first appeared in September 2012, and by January 2013 it had completely replaced the KGS system.
For its work, the system uses radio frequency identification technology, which allows the vehicle to no longer slow down when passing through the gates of payment points.
The HGS sticker is a small sticker that consists of two parts.
One part is attached to the windshield behind the rearview mirror. The second part must be kept for the duration of the use of the HGS system.
Unlike the KGS system, there is no longer any need to stop and apply the card to the reader when passing payment points. The payment will be automatically debited from the account.
You can buy an HGS sticker at the offices located at the exit/entrance of the motorway, at any PTT post office and at Garanti or Isbank branches.
The minimum sticker cost is TRY 35 (€ 1.10), of which TRY 5.00 (€ 0.20) is for the cost of the sticker itself and registration in the system, and TRY 30 (€ 0.90) is a credit for tolls on motorways.
How do I know it’s working?
When approaching the payment point, it is necessary to reduce the speed to the recommended speed (30 km/h) and drive only on the strip with the inscription “HGS”. If you drive too fast or drive in a different lane, the scanner may not work and this will lead to a fine. The scanner is located on the left side of the road and looks like a camera.
- if the green light flashes, it means that the scanner has recognized the sticker and the amount to be debited is displayed on the board;
- if the yellow or red light is on, it means the scanner could not recognize the sticker. Despite this, you still drive forward, but at the first opportunity you need to check your balance.
It is planned to control fares with the help of photo-video recording systems. In case of violation by cars registered in other countries, the data will be transmitted to border checkpoints.
Automatic OGS system in Turkey
When driving through the appropriate lane, the system automatically reads data from the device (transponder) installed in the car.
The recommended speed for driving through this lane is no more than 30 km/h. You can buy a transponder at the following banks: Ziraat Bankası, Vakıfbank, İş Bankası, Denizbank, Garanti Bankası. Its cost is TRY 40 (€ 1.30).
Payment for cars with foreign registration in Turkey
To avoid a fine, vehicles with foreign license plates using toll roads and bridges must be registered with OGS or HGS and have sufficient balance in their accounts to cover the toll.
If you travel on toll roads or bridges without an OGS/HGS account or insufficient balance in your account, you must register within 15 days of the date of travel and deposit sufficient funds to pay for the toll.
If you did not manage to do this within 15 days from the date of travel, then on the website of the tax inspectorate (ivd.gib.gov.tr) you need to pay for the vehicle with foreign license plates through the Yabancı Plakalı Araç Ödemeleri (Foreign Vehicle Payments) menu.
Otherwise, these vehicles will not be allowed to leave the country without paying the customs duty at the checkpoint.
It is recommended to pay road tolls and administrative fines on the website of the tax inspectorate before arriving at the customs checkpoint in order to avoid waiting and creating queues at the customs gates.
You can check the presence of debt by the number plate on the website – webihlaltakip.kgm.gov.tr
Parking in Turkey
There is no time-limited parking in Turkey. The inspectors monitor the streets and collect street parking fees. Most cities have garages and public parking.
There is a shortage of parking spaces in the central areas of large cities such as Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara.
The fine for parking in an unauthorized place is TRY 436 (€ 14).
Violation of parking rules in spaces designated for disabled vehicles – TRY 873 (€ 28).
Road map of Turkey
Basic traffic rules in Turkey
Speed limits in Turkey
Standard speed limits in Turkey (unless otherwise indicated on signs).
Cars:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 90 km/h
- on the road – 110 km/h
- on the highway – 140 km/h
Cars with a trailer:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 80 km/h
- on the road – 85 km/h
- on the highway – 90 km/h
Motorcycles:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 80 km/h
- on the road – 90 km/h
- on the highway – 100 km/h
It is prohibited to drive vehicles on highways, the speed of which does not exceed 40 km/h according to the technical characteristics.
From July 1, 2022, the maximum speed has been increased on some highways in Turkey.
Up to 130 km/year:
- Edirne-Istanbul
- Istanbul-Ankara
- Nowhere-Mersin-Sanliurfa
- Cheshme-Izmir-Aydin
Up to 140 km/year:
- Sakarya-Kurtka-Odayeri-Kinali
- Malkara-Canakkale
- Gebze-Izmir/Menemen-Chandarli
- Ankara-Nide
Alcohol
Maximum permissible blood alcohol level in Turkey 0.5‰.
If the blood alcohol level is above the legal limit, the fine will be TRY 4,064 (€ 128) for the first arrest.
In the event of a second arrest, the fine will increase to TRY 5,096 (€ 161).
Subsequent arrests will result in a fine of TRY 8,190 (€258).
Fine for driving under the influence of drugs – TRY 20,977 (€ 661).
In case of refusal of the examination for the state of intoxication – a fine of TRY 8,551 (€ 270).
If the level of alcohol in the blood exceeds 1.0 ‰, the case is referred to the court.
For drivers driving cars with a trailer, the maximum permissible level of alcohol in the blood is 0.0 ‰.
Low light
Dipped beam in Turkey is mandatory during the day only in conditions of poor visibility (snow, heavy rain, fog) and when driving through tunnels.
The fine is TRY 436 (€ 14) for driving through tunnels without lights, and TRY 951 (€ 30) for driving in poor visibility conditions.
Transportation of children in Turkey
Children under the age of 3 must be transported only with the use of child restraint systems. When transporting in the front seat, the airbag must be turned off.
Children under 150 cm tall and weighing under 36 kg are not allowed to ride in the front seats. They can only travel in the back seats of the car using restraints appropriate for their weight.
However, children taller than 135 cm can use seat belts provided they are not in the front seat.
The fine is TRY 436 (€14).
Safety belts
Use of seat belts in Turkey mandatory for front and rear passengers.
The fine is TRY 436 (€14).
Phoning
It is prohibited to use a telephone device in Turkey that is not equipped with a technical device that allows for hands-free conversations while driving.
The fine is TRY 951 (€30).
Fines in Turkey
The fine can be paid on the spot in cash directly to the traffic police officer who issued the ticket. At the same time, the offender is given a discount of 25% of the amount of the fine.
In case of refusal to pay the fine, a receipt for its payment is issued on the spot, and you must pay it yourself within 30 days after receiving it.
If the fine is not paid within 30 days, a 5% commission is charged on the amount of the fine every month. At the same time, the maximum amount of the fine cannot increase by more than 2 times.
Table of fines for speeding in Turkey:
Speeding | Fines (TRY) |
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from 10 to 30% | 951 (€ 30) |
from 30 to 50% | 1,979 (€ 62) |
over 50% | 4,064 (€ 128) |
When patrolling, traffic police officers often involve two cars located at a distance of 300-500 m from each other. The first one has a radar that measures speed, and radio data is transmitted to the second car, which in turn stops violators and issues them fines.Table of fines for traffic violations:
Violations in Turkey | Fines (TRY) |
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Failure to comply with the requirements established by road signs or markings | 436 (€ 14) |
Failure to keep the distance to the vehicle in front | 436 (€ 14) |
Stop at the pedestrian crossing | 436 (€ 14) |
Non-observance of control and lane change rules | 642 (€ 20) |
Driving a vehicle in the left lane (if there are 2 lanes in one direction) with a free right | 951 (€ 30) |
Failure to comply with requirements to yield the right-of-way to a vehicle with the right-of-way | 951 (€ 30) |
Failure to comply with the requirements and instructions of employees responsible for the organization and control of traffic | 951 (€ 30) |
Driving through a red light | 951 (€ 30) |
The driver leaving the scene of an accident in which he was a participant | 951 (€ 30) |
Management of vehicles with illegible registration plates | 1,671 (€ 53) |
Failure to comply with the requirement to give way to pedestrians | 1,979 (€ 62) |
Driving a vehicle by a driver who does not have the right to drive a vehicle of this category | 4,064 (€ 128) |
Driving a vehicle by a driver who does not have driving license documents with him | 8,190 (€258) |
Useful Information
Fuel prices in Turkey
Unleaded gasoline (95 and 97) and diesel are available in Turkey. There is leaded gasoline (95). There are gas stations in big cities.
Average prices for all types of fuel as of 16.12.2023:
- 95 Octane Petrol — TRY 32.91 (€ 1.038 )
- 97 Octane Petrol — TRY 33.36 (€ 1.052 )
- Motorin — TRY 35.44 (€ 1.117)
- LPG — TRY 18.36 (€ 0.579)
Emergency numbers in Turkey
- The European emergency number is 112
- Fire protection – 110
- Ambulance – 112
- Police – 155
- Traffic police – 154
- Helpline (phone numbers) – 118
Mandatory equipment in Turkey
Equipment that necessary to have in the car:
- Emergency stop sign is optional for motorcycles. Must have 2 characters.
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher – optional for motorcycles
The absence of the necessary equipment is punishable by a fine – TRY 436 (€ 14).
Winter equipment
Winter tires
The use of winter tires is not mandatory in Turkey.
Nevertheless, it is recommended to install winter tires when traveling to mountainous areas and to the east of the country.
Turkish legislation requires cars to be technically ready for winter weather conditions (a solid layer of snow or ice on the road). In this case, the presence of winter tires is mandatory.
Fine for not having winter tires when the weather conditions require it – TRY 2,568 (€ 81).
Studded tires
The use of studded tires in Turkey is prohibited.
Anti-slip chains
Skid chains are permitted in Turkey where their use does not cause damage to the road surface.
Recommended equipment and other rules
The use of radar detectors in Turkey is prohibited. If such a device is found in the car, the fine will be 8,190 – 12,347 (€ 258-389). Devices are confiscated by court order.