Are winter tires required in Turkey in December?
I am going on my first trip to Turkey in 3 days and will be renting a car for some trips from the Sabiha Gocken airport to Istanbul and then from the city towards the cable car area in Bursa.
On the rental car form it asked if snow tires are required but it was optional leading me to believe they may not be mandated by law (otherwise they would be included in the rental charge).
Would I need snow tires?
Best Answer
Not winter tires but you must have chains for the tires in the car just in case...
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Are winter tires mandatory in Turkey?
Winter tires are obligatory for vehicles carrying goods and passengers for commercial purposes from December 1 to April 1. But the governors have the authority to make it obligatory in the provincial borders for automobiles according to the weather conditions.Are winter tires mandatory in Europe?
EU laws and legislation. Winter tyres are not mandatory. Between 1st November and 30th April it is compulsory to carry snow chains. Winter tyres are not mandatory.Is it a legal requirement to have winter tyres in France?
From 1 November 2021 until 31 March 2022, several French d\xe9partements, including Ain and Haute-Savoie, will require cars to be equipped with winter tyres or to have snow chains in the boot.Do you need snow chains if you have winter tyres?
In many countries, it's the law to fit winter tyres and carry snow chains. Even if it's not compulsory, it's a good idea to get winter tyres and practice fitting snow chains before you go.Visiting Turkey in the Winter
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