Article 12 on the Back of Driver's Licenses Determines Health Report Renewal Periods

The codes found in the 12th field on the back of driver's licenses, which concern millions of drivers, indicate how frequently individuals must undergo medical checks depending on their health status. Even if the validity period of the license continues, the expiration of the health check period tied to the health code can lead to discrepancies in compulsory traffic insurance and casco insurance processes.

According to information reported by NTV, the 103 codes located in the 12th field of driver's licenses regulate the renewal period of the health report. According to the coding system, 103.01 indicates a mandatory check every three months, 103.02 every six months, 103.03 every year, 103.04 every three years, and 103.05 every five years.

If the report renewal period is missed, problems may occur in mandatory traffic insurance or casco insurance payouts in the event of accidents. Insurance companies' payment obligations are determined based on the circumstances under which the accident occurred and the policy clauses.

Drivers can check the validity status of their health reports and the need for renewal via the e-Government gateway. After logging into the system, the relevant report can be queried by searching for the 'e-Signed Driver Reports' service.

Drivers who determine that their health report needs to be renewed must apply to a family physician to initiate the check process.