New regulations on in-car technology published in Turkey's Official Gazette

Turkey's Ministry of Interior has published new regulations in the Official Gazette, updating the Road Traffic Regulation to clarify rules surrounding in-car technology and equipment. The changes aim to provide clear, objective criteria for the use of various devices within vehicles.

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New regulations, with clear, understandable and objective criteria, we are preventing the differences in application and information pollution.

Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi announced the new regulations on social media, expressing hope that they would benefit the nation and all drivers. He stated that the updated rules define the boundaries for using in-car technology and equipment with clear, understandable, and objective measures, thereby preventing inconsistencies and misinformation in application.

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Phone holders mounted on the windshield, vehicle cameras, and devices within specified dimensions can be used, provided they do not obstruct the driver's field of vision.

The revised regulation specifically addresses rules for driver visibility, image devices, phone holders, vehicle cameras, and audio systems. According to Minister Çiftçi, phone holders mounted on the windshield and vehicle cameras will be permitted as long as they do not obstruct the driver's field of vision and adhere to specified dimensions. This clarification aims to resolve ambiguities surrounding the use of navigation and vehicle camera systems.

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Accessories such as air fresheners will not be subject to prohibition as long as they do not obstruct the driver's field of vision and endanger driving safety.

Furthermore, accessories like air fresheners hung from the rearview mirror will be allowed provided they do not obstruct the driver's view or compromise driving safety. The regulations also state that factory-installed screens and those used for navigation, parking assistance, internal and external cameras, recording devices, and system settings will not be subject to penalties. For audio systems, the use of subwoofers and amplifiers meeting technical standards will be permitted, with penalties only applied if the sound volume extends outside the vehicle and disrupts public peace, requiring concrete evidence and recording.

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Penalties will not be applied to factory-origin screens and screens used for navigation, parking assistance, in-vehicle and external cameras, recording devices, and system settings.