Driving Related Fines in North Cyprus

Driving Related Fines in North Cyprus

Frm 1 July 2025 the minimum wage in North Cyprus increased to 1,202 Turkish lira per month (gross) and 44,546 lira (net). Most penalties for traffic violations are calculated as a precentage of the minimum wage so those fines also increased.

The offences and fines are now as follows:

Offence	Fine
Using a vehicle for unauthorized or demo purposes	₺2,610.10
Not carrying driver’s license	₺2,610.10
Speeding up to 20 km/h	₺5,220.20
Dangerous parking	₺5,220.20
License plate misuse	₺5,220.20
Driving outside license conditions	₺5,220.20
Driving without plates	₺5,220.20
Driving with learner's permit without “L” sign	₺5,220.20
Speeding by 20–40 km/h	₺7,830.30
Leaving car on roadside at night without reflectors	₺7,830.30
Failure to yield to emergency vehicles	₺7,830.30
Driving an unregistered vehicle	₺7,830.30
Driving without inspection	₺7,830.30
Reckless driving	₺10,440.40
Careless driving	₺10,440.40
Unauthorized vehicle modifications	₺20,880.80
Driving under the influence (50–100 mg)	₺26,101.00
Driving under heavy influence (100–150 mg)	₺52,202.00
Unauthorized use of a vehicle	₺52,202.00
Illegal use of disabled parking permit	₺52,202.00
Driving with learner's permit without supervision	₺52,202.00
Using TRNC driver’s license with foreign plate	₺52,202.00