Speed Limits in Turkey
2023 highway speed limits are set to ensure the safety of vehicles and drivers. The speed limits set in the Highway Traffic Law prevent accidents that may occur in traffic. During the journey, speed limits vary according to vehicle types in the lanes on highways and highways. Below we will explain what you need to know about 2023 highway and highway speed limits.
How many km is the speed limit on the highway?
While the speed limits in our country vary according to the highway and highway, the main highway speed limits are as follows;
Istanbul Izmir Highway speed limit - 140 km
Ankara-Nigde highway speed limit - 140 km
Northern Marmara Highway speed limit - 140 km
Speed limit on highways in Turkey - 120 km
What are the Speed Limits on Highway and Normal Roads?(According to Vehicle Types)
The 2023 highway speed limit varies according to divided roads, urban or suburban roads and vehicle types. Vehicles carrying heavy loads or passengers must go below the speed limits mentioned above. Let's take a closer look at the legal speed limits set by the General Directorate of Highways.
Speed Limit for Automobiles
The speed limit for automobiles is 50 km in residential areas, 90 km on two-way highways between cities, 110 km on divided roads, 120 km on highways operated by KGM, and 140 km on BOT highways.
Speed Limit for Minibuses
The speed limit for minibuses is 50 km in the city, 80 km on two-way highways between cities, 90 km on divided roads and 100 km on highways.
Speed limit for pickup trucks
The speed limit for pickup trucks (N1-N1G) is 50 km in residential areas, 80 km on intercity dual carriageways, 85 km on divided roads and 95 km on highways.
Speed limit for panel vans
The speed limit for panel vans is 50 km in residential areas, 80 km on two-way highways between cities, 100 km on divided roads and 110 km on highways.
Speed limit for tow trucks
The speed limit for tow trucks is 50 km in residential areas, 80 km on intercity dual carriageways, 85 km on divided roads and 90 km on highways.
Speed Limit for Motorcycle (L3)
The speed limit for motorcycles (L3) is 50 km in the city, 80 km on intercity two-way roads, 90 km on divided roads, and 100 km on highways.
Speed limit for motorcycles (L4, L5, L7)
The speed limit for motorcycles (L4, L5, L7) is 50 km in residential areas, 70 km on intercity two-way highways, 80 km on divided roads and 80 km on highways.
Speed limit for vehicles carrying special cargo
The speed limit for vehicles carrying special cargo is 30 km in the city, 50 km on two-way highways between cities, 50 km on divided roads and 60 km on highways.
Speed Limit for Vehicles Towing a Defective Vehicle
The speed limit for vehicles towing a defective vehicle is 20 km for residential areas, 20 km on intercity two-way highways, 30 km on divided roads and 40 km on highways.
How are speed limit fines determined and enforced?
Vehicles exceeding the speed limit on highways and motorways are detected by systems called radar and timed speed detection (average speed detection). When vehicles exceed the speed limit, they are detected by radar and a speed limit fine is applied. If the vehicle exceeds the speed limit between 10-30% on highways and motorways, 10 penalty points are applied, and if the vehicle exceeds the speed limit by more than 30%, 15 penalty points are applied and the owner of the vehicle is given a speed limit fine. Exceeding the speed limit is a threat to traffic and drivers, and therefore it is not the right thing to do. If the vehicle owner exceeds the speed limit 5 times in a year, his/her driver's license will be confiscated and the driver can take a psychological test and get his/her license back. If the driver who gets their license back violates the speed limit 5 more times in the same year, their license will be permanently confiscated.
