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
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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?
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Yes it is.
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but evidently not in Ciftlik where even children ride scooters >:(
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The question wasn't "Is the law on wearing helmets applied in Turkey?".
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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
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I also find it strange that Fethiye doesn't adhere to the rules of the road.
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Oh, they do. When it suits them.
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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
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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.
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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.