| Speed Limit on Motorways | |
| Speed Limit on Open Roads | |
| Speed Limit in Towns | |
| Alcohol Limit | - 50mg of alcohol in the bloodstream
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| Road Tolls | - Tolls are charged between
- Edirne and Istanbul
- Istanbul and Izmit
- Izmit and Gebze
- Tsarsus and Pozanti
- Ankara and Gerede
- Izmir and Çesme in the direction of Europe to Asia
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| Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving | - It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
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| On the Spot Fines | - Police are empowered to give on the spot fines for motoring and traffic offences
- An official receipt should always be obtained
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| Seat Belts | - It is compulsory for all occupants to wear seat belts in the front and rear of vehicle
- Children under 12 years are not permitted to travel as front seat passengers
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| Traffic Light Regulations | - Red – Stop
- Amber – Slow down
- Green – Go
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| Rush Hour in Built Up Areas | |
| Fuel | - Many fuel stations along main motorways are open 24 hrs
- Others are open 0600 – 2200 hrs
- Fuel stations are not as numerous as in other countries, so it is advisable to fill up the vehicle's tank whenever possible
- Credit cards are generally accepted
- Regular unleaded petrol has an octane rating of 91; the octane rating of super is 96
- Unleaded petrol is called kursunsuz benzin
- Unleaded super petrol has an octane rating of 95
- Diesel also goes by the name mazot or dizel
- LPG is getting more popular and is available at many stations
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| Parking Advice | - It is advisable to find designated car parking areas, or for short stay, where there are parking signs
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