Turkey Toughens E-Scooter Fines, Bans Repeat Offenders

A joint regulation by the Transport, Environment and Interior ministries published in the Official Gazette on 13 October 2026 sharply increases administrative fines for e-scooter operators and riders. Violations such as failing to provide documents during inspections now carry a 50,000 lira penalty, while breaches of core operating rules start at 8,687 lira and can reach 170,000 lira for a third offence within a year.

Companies that commit the same violation three times within twelve months face a six-month suspension of their operating licences in addition to the maximum fine. The rule applies per vehicle, meaning each non-compliant scooter can generate a separate penalty notice.

Inspectors will issue fines electronically on the spot, and multiple simultaneous infractions will each draw their own penalty. The measures target both rental firms and individual users to curb pavement clutter and traffic hazards in major cities.