Driving licence in Turkey
Overview of driving licences in the Republic of Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Driving licence in Turkey (Turkish: Sürücü belgesi) is a document issued by the relevant government agency, regional or local security force, confirming the holder is qualified to drive motor vehicles. Driving licence exams are regulated by the Ministry of National Education while the licence is issued by the General Directorate of Security.
Turkish driving licence | |
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Type | Driving licence |
Issued by | Turkey |
Purpose | Authorisation |
On 1 January 2016, new laws concerning Turkish driving licences were implemented.[1][2] The changes are intended to bring Turkey more in line with existing European Union driving regulations and concern all road users in Turkey.
A foreign national can drive in Turkey with an EU licence for six months. After six months, it must be converted to a Turkish licence. Application can be made to any Turkish Population Registry,[3] and the foreign driving licences will not be returned to holders. Instead they will be sent to the issuing authority of the country of origin.
For example, applications made by British licence holders will be sent to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The DVLA says that expats can drive in the UK on a Turkish licence for up to twelve months, and if they wish to settle in the UK, the Turkish licence cannot be exchanged for a UK licence and a practical test has to be passed.[4]
In Turkey, you must be at least eighteen years old in order to drive a car and at least sixteen to drive a motorbike. The driving test comprises a practical and theory test, which has been recently made tougher in order to meet European Union regulations.[5][6]