Traffic Laws and fines in North Cyprus
Traffic violation laws in North Cyprus are quite strict, with a total of 175 different violations. Fines are calculated based on the amount of the minimum wage, and as soon as it increases, the fines also increase.
The strictest fines are for driving under the influence and driving without a license, which are equal to the minimum wage — 43 469 lira. Yes, an important note — the "gross" minimum wage is taken into account, that is, before tax deductions.
Fines in North Cyprus
- Speeding within 20 km/h — 4,343 TL
- Speeding from 20 to 40 km/h — 6,520 TL
- Speeding over 40 km/h — 10,867 TL
- Reckless driving — 8,694 TL
- Failure to yield to emergency vehicles — 6,520 TL
- Driving without the vehicle owner's permission — 43,469 TL
- Driving an unregistered vehicle — 4,347 TL
- Driving a vehicle with unregistered modifications — 17,388 TL
- Driving without a license — 43,469 TL
- Driving with a blood alcohol level over 100 mg — 43,469 TL
- Driving with a blood alcohol level from 50 to 100 mg — 21,735 TL
- Driving without a learner's sign when required — 4,347 TL
- Using worn-out tires — 4,347 TL
- Forgetting your license at home — 2,174 TL
- Driving without a TRNC license (after one month in the country) — 6,520 TL
- Driving without a rearview mirror — 2,174 TL
- Incorrect use of turn signals — 4,347 TL
- Driving without insurance — 10,867 TL
- Failure to yield at a roundabout — 4,347 TL
- Unnecessary use of horns — 4,347 TL
- Carrying more passengers than allowed — 2,174 TL
- Carrying passengers in unapproved areas — 6,520 TL
- Failure to use seat belts — 4,347 TL
- Lack of a child seat — 4,347 TL
- Failure to yield to pedestrians at a crossing — 6,520 TL
- Overtaking on the left — 6,520 TL
- Riding a motorcycle without a helmet — 6,520 TL
- Driving without paying the road tax — 10,867 TL
- Ignoring traffic signals — 8,694 TL
- Allowing a person without a driver's license to drive — 43,469 TL
- Driving with a license of another category — 43,469 TL
Frequently asked questions about fines in North Cyprus
When does information from surveillance cameras reach the police?
Information from road cameras reaches the police no earlier than a month after the violation. You can check for fines at the nearest police station.
How much time is given to pay the fine?
You must pay the fine within 15 days. If payment is not made on time, the fine is doubled, and you are given another 15 days to pay (the already doubled fine). After the 30-day period, if you still haven’t paid the fine, the case is referred to court.
A fine for driving under the influence (if more than 50 mg of alcohol was found in the blood), a fine for driving under the influence of drugs, a fine for refusing a breathalyzer test, or a fine for refusing to go to the police station or another authority equipped with devices for measuring blood alcohol must be paid within 3 days of issuance.
Where and how to pay the fine?
Both a traffic police-issued fine and a camera fine can be paid at a police station. Here we explained how the payment process works, and on this page you can see the locations of police stations.
Subscribe to our news channel to stay updated on all legal changes, and check out the Auto chat of the largest Telegram forum in Northern Cyprus.
Author
Born and raised in Yekaterinburg, visited more than 40 countries, lived in the USA for some time, and in 2022, moved to Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (now Ural Federal University), Faculty of Political Science and Sociology. Professional Experience: Since 2008, worked in the…
