Is a driving license amnesty coming?

Thousands of citizens waiting for a driving license amnesty are trying to raise their voices on social media.

As of 2024, the issue of a driving license amnesty is on the agenda of many drivers across Turkey. Although no official amnesty law has been enacted yet, the topic was brought up again during the budget discussions in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM). Drivers whose licenses have been revoked due to traffic fines are continuing to wait, hoping to benefit from this regulation.

What are the grounds for the amnesty requests?

Many members of parliament argue that a driving license amnesty is necessary to address the shortage of drivers in the logistics sector. This regulation is expected to cover approximately 1 million drivers whose licenses have been revoked for traffic violations, but only those who have not been involved in fatal accidents.

Which drivers might be included in the amnesty?

According to the requests, drivers who lost their licenses due to penalty points could be included in the amnesty. Drivers who exceeded speed limits or ran a red light are expected to benefit from this regulation, while the situation is unclear for those who drove under the influence of alcohol or were involved in fatal accidents.

A big response on social media

Demands for a driving license amnesty are widely supported on social media platforms. Drivers hope that the omnibus bill will include these demands as well and are closely following the decisions made by the Parliament.