{"id":3944,"date":"2019-10-29T11:43:01","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T11:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=3944"},"modified":"2019-11-14T10:28:52","modified_gmt":"2019-11-14T10:28:52","slug":"driving-tips-for-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Tips for Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Driving in Turkey is crucial if you want to do an in-depth exploration of this rich and fascinating country. This guide will help you to avoid fines and offenses when taking a road trip in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/turkey\/\">Turkey<\/a> and help you navigate safely between Mediterranean beaches, Aegean olive groves, and awe-inspiring World Heritage sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Rules and Regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The driver and all passengers must wear a seat belt at all times.<\/li><li>Children under 12 must be seated in the rear seats.<\/li><li>Cell phone use is prohibited unless you use a hands-free kit.<\/li><li>The car horn is used liberally in Turkey but you are not permitted to sound your horn after 10 pm.<\/li><li>Driving under the influence is a serious offense and no more than 0.05% will be tolerated.<\/li><li>Emergency vehicles have priority and you must free the left lane on their approach to avoid obstructing them.<\/li><li>Pay attention to parking signs carefully. Often there are particular restrictions that can change depending on the time of day and road conditions.<\/li><li>Traffic flows from the right and pedestrians always have priority when crossing on the right. Pedestrians have priority at marked crossings.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" data-src=\"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/08\/driving_in_Turkey-1024x649.jpg\" alt=\"Road in Turkey\" class=\"wp-image-3955 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2019\/08\/driving_in_Turkey-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2019\/08\/driving_in_Turkey-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2019\/08\/driving_in_Turkey-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2019\/08\/driving_in_Turkey.jpg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/649;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed Limits in Turkey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though speeding is common in Turkey it&#8217;s still a serious traffic infraction. The limit is highly variable but well signposted. In the absence of a sign, the speed limits below can generally be followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Within city limits<\/strong><\/td><td>50 km\/h (31 mph)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Highways outside city limits<\/strong><\/td><td>90 km\/h (56 mph)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Motorways<\/strong><\/td><td>120 km\/h (75 mph)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overtaking, Turning and Parking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In Turkey keep the left lane free for passing traffic.<\/li><li>U-turns are allowed in Turkey. Generally, you will see \u201cNo U-Turn\u201d signs where it is prohibited.<\/li><li>Parking is generally only allowed in designated parking lots in residential areas. Parking is readily available and is generally well-signposted, in commercial districts on-street parking with meters is more common.<\/li><li>Do not park where it is likely to cause an obstruction.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driver&#8217;s License Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use your U.S. driver&#8217;s license in Turkey for up to 6 months. In addition, it is highly recommended to organize an International Driver&#8217;s Permit. You can download the application forms from the American Automobile Association (AAA) or American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA) website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tolls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The road network in Turkey has vastly improved in recent years. Tolls are payable on most motorways and bridges, with the price per kilometer. You will usually take a ticket at the start of your journey, and can often pay in cash at the end, though be aware that in many places the system is changing and a KGS toll payment or automatic payment system is required. For more information, you can ask at the SIXT car rental branch you rent from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency Numbers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Turkey, you can use the European Emergency Number 112 for medical emergencies and the ambulance. For fires use 110, for the police use 155, and for the traffic police use 154.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Car Rental with SIXT in Turkey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a huge number of car rental locations throughout Turkey, located in cities from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/turkey\/ankara\/\">Ankara<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/turkey\/istanbul\/\">Istanbul<\/a>. It is a magnificent country for a rental car vacation with spectacular landscapes and a modern road network. Throughout the country, you can see architectural relics from a fascinating history that includes the Roman, Ottoman, and Byzantine eras. Throughout Istanbul, it is startling how many architectural treasures remain in great condition, from Byzantine palaces to Imperial mosques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of the cities, there is a long list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites to explore. We highly recommend the geology and spa waters of Pamukkale, the startling G\u00f6reme National Park with the Rock Sites of Cappadocia, and the ancient ruins at Hattusha. And these are only a few things on a huge list to explore! The whole Mediterranean coastline of Anatolia is great for scenic car rental trips, here you can mix hikes with sunny days at the beach.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Driving in Turkey is crucial if you want to do an in-depth exploration of this rich and fascinating country. This guide will help you to avoid fines and offenses when taking a road trip in Turkey and help you navigate safely between Mediterranean beaches, Aegean olive groves, and awe-inspiring World Heritage sites. General Rules and&#8230;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":3955,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3944","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tips","8":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Driving Tips for Turkey: Driving Tips &amp; Road Regulations with SIXT<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Driving in Turkey is crucial if you want to do an in-depth exploration of this rich and fascinating country. Here are some tips for your journey.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Driving Tips for Turkey: Driving Tips &amp; Road Regulations with SIXT\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Driving in Turkey is crucial if you want to do an in-depth exploration of this rich and fascinating country. Here are some tips for your journey.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"SIXT rent a car Magazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2019-10-29T11:43:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2019-11-14T10:28:52+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2019\/08\/driving_in_Turkey.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1140\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"723\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Driving Tips for Turkey: Driving Tips & Road Regulations with SIXT","description":"Driving in Turkey is crucial if you want to do an in-depth exploration of this rich and fascinating country. Here are some tips for your journey.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Driving Tips for Turkey: Driving Tips & Road Regulations with SIXT","og_description":"Driving in Turkey is crucial if you want to do an in-depth exploration of this rich and fascinating country. Here are some tips for your journey.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/","og_site_name":"SIXT rent a car Magazine","article_published_time":"2019-10-29T11:43:01+00:00","article_modified_time":"2019-11-14T10:28:52+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1140,"height":723,"url":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2019\/08\/driving_in_Turkey.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/"},"author":{"name":"","@id":""},"headline":"Driving Tips for Turkey","datePublished":"2019-10-29T11:43:01+00:00","dateModified":"2019-11-14T10:28:52+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/"},"wordCount":642,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2019\/08\/driving_in_Turkey.jpg","articleSection":["Guides &amp; Tips"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/","url":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/","name":"Driving Tips for Turkey: Driving Tips & Road Regulations with SIXT","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2019\/08\/driving_in_Turkey.jpg","datePublished":"2019-10-29T11:43:01+00:00","dateModified":"2019-11-14T10:28:52+00:00","description":"Driving in Turkey is crucial if you want to do an in-depth exploration of this rich and fascinating country. Here are some tips for your journey.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2019\/08\/driving_in_Turkey.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2019\/08\/driving_in_Turkey.jpg","width":1140,"height":723},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-for-turkey\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Driving Tips for Turkey"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/","name":"SIXT rent a car Magazine","description":"Travel Tips and News","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/#organization","name":"SIXT Rent A Car","url":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/SIXT_Logo_Pos_RGB-2.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/SIXT_Logo_Pos_RGB-2.png","width":2000,"height":804,"caption":"SIXT Rent A Car"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":""}]}},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3944","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3944"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3944\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3955"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3944"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}