In Turkeyto hire and drive scooters up to 50cc you must be at least 18 years of age and hold a driving license for mopeds or higher. For vehicles over 50cc, you must be at least 21 years of age and hold a driving license for vehicles for at least 3 years or be in possession of a motorcycle driving license.


Do you need a licence to ride a moped in Turkey?

In Turkey to hire and drive scooters up to 50cc you must be at least 18 years of age and hold a driving license for mopeds or higher. For vehicles over 50cc, you must be at least 21 years of age and hold a driving license for vehicles for at least 3 years or be in possession of a motorcycle driving license.

Do I need a motorcycle license in Turkey?

Driving licence laws in Turkey

Visitors must be aged 18 or over and hold a full, valid driving licence to legally drive in Turkey. Riders of mopeds must be at least 17, while motorcyclists must be aged 18 or over. Driving licences issued in EU and EEA countries are accepted.

Can I drive in Turkey with a foreign license?

Legislative regulations in Turkish traffic laws stipulate that if you want to drive a motorcycle, it is mandatory to obtain a motorcycle driving license.

How much does it cost to get a license in Turkey?

As a foreign citizen, your driver's license obtained from a foreign country is valid for 6 (six) months from your date of entry into Turkey. In other words, at the end of 6 (six) months, to continue driving in Turkey, you must replace your foreign driver's license with a Turkish driving license.

Does Turkey have scooters?

The fees for obtaining a driver's license in Turkey are approximately 4,400 T.L, which includes all fees except for the certificate collection fee of 1,400 Turkish Lira. If you fail the theoretical exam, you will need to pay an additional fee of around 220 Turkish Lira.

Can I rent a car in Turkey with an UK license?

The global proliferation of the two-wheelers has reached the Turkish metropolis, and one company in particular is dominating the market. A customer rides an electric rental scooter, operated by Marti Ileri Teknoloji AS, along a cycle lane in Istanbul, Turkey.

What happens if you drive without a license in Turkey?

If you have a UK driver's license (issued anywhere other than Northern Ireland), you should also get a DVLA endorsement to rent a car in Turkey. Anyone who is planning to drive longer than 6 months would need a Turkish driving license.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Turkey?

People who drive without a license may not be able to obtain a driver's license for 1 year from the date they receive a traffic ticket. Example: If a person is caught driving without a license in 2024, they will be fined 4,000 TL and will not be able to obtain a driver's license for 1 year.

Is a UK driving license valid in Turkey?

As a rule, all vehicles wishing to drive on Turkish motorways must pay a toll.

What is the speed limit in Turkey?

Road travel

You need a 1968 international driving permit (IDP) or a UK driving licence notarised in Turkish to drive in Turkey. The 1949 IDP is not accepted any more. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel. You must also carry a green card to show you have third party insurance.

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