How much will traffic fines be in 2027? 27.83 percent increase calculation

HOW MUCH WILL THE FINE FOR DRUNK DRIVING BE IN 2027?

In 2026, the penalty for drunk driving for the first violation is 25 thousand TL. If the same violation occurs for the second time, the penalty increases to 50 thousand TL, and for the third and subsequent violations it increases to 150 thousand TL.

If the revaluation rate of 27.83 percent is applied, the penalty for the first violation will be approximately 31 thousand 958 TL, the penalty for the second violation will be 63 thousand 915 TL, and the penalty for the third and subsequent violations will be 191 thousand 745 TL.

HOW MUCH WILL THE PENALTY BE FOR CROSSING A RED LIGHT?

In 2026, the penalty for running a red light for the first violation will be 5 thousand TL. For repeated violations within a year, the penalty increases gradually. An administrative fine of 10 thousand TL is given for the second violation, 15 thousand TL for the third violation, 20 thousand TL for the fourth violation, 30 thousand TL for the fifth violation and 80 thousand TL for the sixth violation.

If the revaluation rate is applied as 27.83 percent, the penalty for the first violation will increase to approximately 6 thousand 392 TL, and the penalty for the sixth violation will increase to 102 thousand 264 TL.

PENALTIES FOR SWITCHING AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC WILL INCREASE

High fines are also imposed for violations such as dangerous lane changes, cross-hairs and following another vehicle with the intention of attacking. In 2026, the penalty for violations such as crossing the street and changing lanes more than once in a way that endangers traffic is 90 thousand TL, while the penalty for getting out of the vehicle for the purpose of attack or persistent pursuit is 180 thousand TL.

If the 27.83 percent increase is implemented, the penalty for scissoring is expected to increase to approximately 115 thousand 47 TL, and the penalty for getting out of the vehicle for the purpose of assault and persistent pursuit is expected to increase to 230 thousand 94 TL.