Driver Who Blocked Ambulance in Istanbul Faces License Suspension and Vehicle Impoundment Under New Traffic Law Proposal

Istanbul Driver Apprehended for Failing to Yield to Ambulance

New Turkish Traffic Legislation Proposes Stricter Penalties for Emergency Vehicle Violations

A driver identified by the initials E.A. has been caught in Istanbul's Şişli district after failing to yield to an ambulance. The Türkiye Ministry of Interior announced that the individual was apprehended following investigations by the Traffic Inspection Department.

Immediate Penalties and Proposed Law Changes

The driver was initially fined under the current Highway Traffic Law No. 2918. However, a new legislative proposal seeks to impose far more severe consequences for such infractions. Under the new traffic law proposal, drivers who obstruct ambulances or fire engines will face significant sanctions.

• The driver's license will be suspended for 30 days.


• The vehicle involved will be impounded and removed from traffic for 30 days.





Recidivist Drivers to Face Permanent License Revocation




The proposed law includes a strict recidivism penalty for repeat offenders. Drivers who commit the same violation twice within a five

• year period will have their driver's licenses permanently revoked.

Public Urged to Report Traffic Violations

Authorities are reminding citizens of the critical role ambulances play. "We must not forget that ambulances carry lives and are racing against time," the statement read. The public is encouraged to report drivers who disrespectfully block emergency vehicles by calling the 112 Emergency Call Center.