TÜVTÜRK Vehicle Inspections Postponed! The coronavirus pandemic continues to spread globally, prompting numerous precautions. Measures range from curfews to many other restrictions. As the virus’s impact has been strongly felt across Turkey, the number of measures introduced continues to rise daily.
During the outbreak, vehicle owners whose inspection deadlines passed and who could not have their vehicles inspected were granted a three-month postponement. According to the decision, after this three-month extension, vehicle owners must have their vehicles inspected within a 45-day period. Having the vehicle inspected within this 45-day window is mandatory. The Ministry may extend the specified period if deemed necessary.
Latest Developments in TÜVTÜRK Vehicle Inspections
In the latest developments regarding TÜVTÜRK vehicle inspections, another measure has been announced as part of Turkey’s response to the coronavirus. A new precaution was published in the Official Gazette and made public. Accordingly, the Ministry of Transport has amended the regulation published in the Official Gazette for vehicle owners whose inspection deadlines are due.
The coronavirus continues to spread worldwide. Its presence in Turkey has required many measures to protect public health. Authorities initially advised people not to go outside unless necessary. Subsequent measures have been added and strengthened over time. The most recent update comes from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.
According to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure’s latest announcement, vehicle inspections, which are mandatory under Article 34 of the Highway Traffic Law No. 2918, ensure that motorized and non-motorized vehicles on the road meet passenger and traffic safety standards. For vehicle owners whose inspection deadlines have arrived, the Ministry has amended the regulation published in the Official Gazette. Under the Ministry’s most recent decision, vehicle owners with inspections due were granted an additional three-month extension. After this three-month period, those vehicles must be inspected within 45 days.