Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum

Information and Services in Turkey Section => Cars, Bikes, Scooters, MOTs, Speeding... => Topic started by: charlste on October 04, 2012, 19:25:15 PM

Title: Helmets
Post by: charlste on October 04, 2012, 19:25:15 PM

What is the law regarding crash helmets when hiring a scooter.I wear one every time obviously for the safety aspect,but i get told conflicting reports.Is it illegal to ride a bike without one?

Title: Re: Helmets
Post by: KKOB on October 04, 2012, 19:34:51 PM

Yes it is.

Title: Re: Helmets
Post by: turkishrod on October 04, 2012, 21:51:09 PM

but evidently not in Ciftlik where even children ride scooters  >:(

Title: Re: Helmets
Post by: KKOB on October 04, 2012, 22:59:11 PM

The question wasn't "Is the law on wearing helmets applied in Turkey?".

Title: Re: Helmets
Post by: mac2010 on October 09, 2012, 11:19:54 AM

in all of Turkey it is law to wear a crash helmet but for some reason Fethiye turns a blind eye to most laws even seatbelts,use of mobile whilst driving,unless they need a cash injection from fines then everyone wears a helmet for that day.If anyone is unsure on any laws regarding driving and the highway code it is the same as the UK and Europe. :o

Title: Re: Helmets
Post by: littlereddevil on October 09, 2012, 11:54:43 AM

I also find it strange that Fethiye doesn't adhere to the rules of the road.

Title: Re: Helmets
Post by: KKOB on October 09, 2012, 12:10:18 PM

Oh, they do. When it suits them.

Title: Re: Helmets
Post by: billy3107 on October 10, 2012, 08:36:03 AM

I have a holiday home in Fethiye and also own a scooter my travel insurance offers no medical cover unless you have a motorcycle licence and you and your passenger wear safety helmets

Title: Re: Helmets
Post by: charlste on October 20, 2012, 18:23:38 PM

I also believe that if you drive a scooter in turkey that is driven on a uk licence you can only drive what it says on the licence.ie on mine it is a 50cc limit.I have hired a 175cc before and was told if i had an accident i would not be covered by my insurance.

Title: Re: Helmets
Post by: KKOB on October 20, 2012, 19:05:54 PM

Quote from: charlste on October 20, 2012, 18:23:38 PM

I also believe that if you drive a scooter in turkey that is driven on a uk licence you can only drive what it says on the licence.ie on mine it is a 50cc limit.I have hired a 175cc before and was told if i had an accident i would not be covered by my insurance.

And the same applies in the UK if you use a foreign licence.