Changes Made to the Vehicle Inspection Stations Regulation
With the new regulation by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the inspection principles of vehicle inspection stations have been renewed, and administrative fines to be applied for various violations have been clarified.
With the new regulatory amendment implemented by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the inspection conditions of vehicle inspection stations have been reorganized, and fines to be levied on businesses that fail to comply with the rules have been determined.
New Regulation Published in the Official Gazette
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure made an official amendment to the Regulation on the Opening, Operation of Vehicle Inspection Stations, and Vehicle Inspection.
Announced to the public via the Official Gazette dated October 9, 2026, the new regulation entered into force as of the day it was published.
Inspection Authority and Scope
According to the amendment, the inspection processes of vehicle inspection stations will be carried out directly by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure within the scope of all relevant laws and legislative provisions.
Administrative Fines Reorganized
Various sanctions and administrative fines have been restructured for station operators who act contrary to the determined obligations despite holding the authorized operating certificate in the regulation.
Fines Amounting to 17,376 TL
It was decided to impose an administrative fine of 17,376 TL for situations that constitute a violation of certain basic operating and working conditions explicitly stated in the regulation.
Fines Amounting to 43,447 TL
An administrative fine of 43,447 TL will be applied to station operators who act contrary to certain determined administrative and operational obligations.
Heavy Fines Amounting to 100,000 TL
It was reported that in cases of violation of certain obligations of a more severe nature, businesses will be given a higher administrative fine amounting to 100,000 TL.
Enforcement and Implementation
While it was decided that some obligations listed within the regulation be accepted as administrative conditions, all provisions of this new regulation will be executed by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure.