Driving in Turkey

• Do not use a cell phone while driving. It is strictly prohibited. It is legal to use a hands free unit.
• All passengers are obligated to wear seatbelts while in the vehicle.
• In the event of an accident, be sure to call the Traffic Police and make a report. Do not move your vehicle.
• Vehicles may be towed away if causing an obstruction or violating parking restrictions.
• There are speed cameras on all types of road.
• Headlights must be used at all times.
• It is a legal requirement to have your driving licence and car hire documents with you. (An International Driving Licence is required only for countries with non-Roman alphabet. Or you can get a notorised copy in Turkish). It is also advisable to have your passport with you.
• The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5%. If you are caught driving above this limit, you will face a heavy fine and your licence will be immediately confiscated for at least six months.

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:

• Urban areas: 31 mph (50 km/h)
  
• Rural areas: 55 mph (90 km/h)
  
• Motorways: 74mph (120km/h)
  

Unless indicated by road signs.

It is compulsory for all inside the vehicle to wear a seatbelt.
 

• Children under 150cm and less than 35kg must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size.
• Children under 10 can not travel in the front seat.

• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguisher
• 2x Warning triangle