New Regulations for Foreign Vehicle Tolls Introduced in Turkey
Turkey' s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, has announced a new regulation that will significantly affect foreign vehicles.
Moving forward, unpaid toll and bridge charges for vehicles with foreign licence plates will be checked electronically upon departure from Turkey.
According to the minister, this means that no vehicle will be permitted to leave the country until all outstanding claims have been settled.
This adjustment is designed to ensure the collection of fees that have previously been difficult to recover from foreign drivers.
Minister Uraloğlu clarified that customs authorities will deny exit to any vehicle until all toll and bridge charges are paid.
This represents a significant step towards streamlining the collection of public revenue and preventing losses to the national treasury. The regulation applies specifically to vehicles registered abroad that utilise Turkey' s toll-operated motorways and bridges.
Previously, it has been a challenge to collect such fees from drivers who leave the country without paying, which has resulted in lost revenue for the state.
The new system is intended to effectively close this loophole.
For tourists, travellers, and foreign residents driving their own cars in Turkey, this represents an important change in travel planning.
It is now crucial to ensure that all charges are settled before heading to the border for departure.
Failure to pay will lead to delays and a requirement for immediate settlement at customs, which could disrupt travel plans. The measure is part of Turkey' s broader effort to improve public financial management and increase revenue streams.
By ensuring that toll and bridge fees for foreign vehicles are collected, the government is helping to strengthen the budget and justify investments in the country' s infrastructure.
This may also have a positive impact on the country' s foreign exchange reserves, as many of these payments will involve foreign currency.
The new system underscores the importance of being aware of and following local rules and regulations when driving in Turkey.
It is expected that the system will contribute to increased compliance and significantly reduce the amount of unpaid charges, which benefits the Turkish economy and ensures fairness for all road users. Source: Haberglobal
Source: Haberglobal
