Traffic in Turkey is on the right side of the road. The speed
limit is maximum 50 km/hr in the Centrum and 90 km/hr outside
the city roads and 120 km/hr on the highways. 438.388 traffic
accidents occurred in 1999 and 4.596 people 45 of which were
foreigners were killed.Traffic in Turkey is on the right side of
the road. The speed limit is maximum 50 km/hr in the Centrum and
90 km/hr outside the city roads and 120 km/hr on the highways.
438.388 traffic accidents occurred in 1999 and 4.596 people 45
of which were foreigners were killed.
Seat belts are compulsory. Always keep in mind that you can come
across with a human or an animal on the highways. Pedestrians
usually use highways around major cities as zebra crossings.
Finally the most important thing is never move your car even
after a minor traffic accident no matter how badly you are
blocking the road for others. Wait till the police come and
write down the necessary report.
Road Signs: Turkish road signs conform to the
International Protocol on Road Signs. Yellow signs indicate
archeological and historical sites.
Petrol (Gas):
Filling stations are well distributed over all roads, and those
on the main highways often have service stations with
restaurants, and are open round the clock. Unleaded fuel is
available at most stations.
Repairs:
There are numerous repair garages in towns, which are grouped
along special streets and along principal highways. Spare parts
are readily available. Turkish mechanics are well trained in the
repair of both Turkish and foreign cars.
In addition, assistance can be received from the Touring and
Automobile Club:
Türkiye Turing ve Otomobil Kulübü Tel: (212) 282 81 40 (7 lines), Fax: (212) 311 13 46
Some statistical information about Turkey's highway network is
given below should you be interested.
The length of the total highway network under the responsibility
of the General Directorate of Highways is approximately 61.000
km as of January 01, 2000:
International Highways: 1.749 km.
National Highways: 31.388 km (road: 30.540 km, stabilized road:
545 km, Earth road 89 km, primitive road: 214 km)
Provincial Highways: 29.535 km (road: 24.398 km, Stabilized Road
3.216 km, Earth road: 1106 km, Primitive road: 815 km)
Other roads under the responsibility of different organizations:
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Village Roads
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Tourist Roads
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Forest Roads
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Urban Roads
Tourist roads are constructed and maintained by the General
Directorate of Highways with financing provided by the Ministry
of Tourism. Village roads are constructed by the General
Directorate of Village Affairs and the responsibility for forest
roads lies with the Ministry of Forests. Urban roads are
constructed by Municipalities.
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