The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced the traffic and security measures to be implemented throughout the country during the Eid al-Adha holiday. According to the Eid al-Adha measures, intensive traffic inspections will be carried out in an 11-day period between May 22 and June 1, 2026. We have planned all our measures meticulously for the peace and security of our citizens during Eid al-Adha. Within the scope of the Eid al-Adha Measures to be implemented between 22 May and 1 June, 334 thousand 17 law enforcement personnel will work across the country; this… pic.twitter.com/XFxpXBM1Ib — Mustafa ÇİFTÇİ (@mustafaciftcitr) May 22, 2026 A total of 334 thousand 17 law enforcement personnel were assigned to increase traffic safety.
It was reported that 66 thousand 481 of these personnel will be actively in the field during traffic inspections. Secret Passenger Inspection Will Be Implemented in Buses It has been announced that inspections for intercity passenger transportation will be increased during the holiday period. In this context, 1238 personnel will serve as “secret passengers” on buses and inspect seat belt use and road safety practices.
It was stated that seat belt warning systems will be activated at terminal exits and routes, and information activities for passengers and drivers will be increased. Comprehensive Control with Air and Electronic Systems It was reported that traffic controls will be supported not only on land but also by air and electronic systems. In this context: 108 hours of inspection in 9 provinces with helicopters 5 thousand 828 hours of control in 81 provinces with drone systems A total of 5 thousand 936 hours of air-supported inspection It was also announced that speed control will be carried out on a 21 thousand 682 kilometer route with 520 Electronic Control Systems (EDS) in 61 provinces.
A total of 1581 mobile radar vehicles in the inventory of the General Directorate of Security and the Gendarmerie General Command will also serve in the field. “Trap Radar” Will Not Be Implemented Authorities emphasized that the purpose of radar applications during the holiday period is not to write fines. In the statement, it was stated that speed inspections will be carried out transparently and there will be no “decoy radar” application.
Traffic Restrictions Will Be Placed on Certain Vehicles In order to reduce traffic density, vehicles such as trucks, tractors and tankers will be temporarily restricted from traffic on some routes. The application will start at 13.00 on May 30 and will last until 01.00 on June 1, 2026. It was also reported that special permits will not be given to vehicles that are heavy and exceed the size limits, and in this context, these vehicles will not be able to go to traffic on certain dates.
Urban Inspections and Additional Security Measures It was announced that violations such as crossing the street, red light violations, mobile phone use and incorrect lane changes will be inspected through the City Security and Management System (KGYS) cameras in urban traffic. It was stated that additional checks will be made to prevent unnecessary stops at rest facilities, fuel stations and roadsides. Additional Measures in Congested Areas It has been reported that additional traffic measures will be implemented in martyrs’ cemeteries, graveyard visiting areas and busy road routes.
It was noted that additional inspection teams will work in 17 provinces where accident density occurred in the past years.
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