The penalty for not complying with the winter tire application is 885 TL

The application of winter tires, which begins on December 1 and ends on April 1, will begin on the same date this year.

The institutions responsible for the inspection check whether the vehicles in traffic comply with the application of winter tires.

Drivers who do not comply with the winter tire application receive a certain number of fines.

885 TL PENALTY FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE RULES

The penalty for not complying with the request for winter tires for commercial vehicles that transport cargo and passengers between cities was determined at 885 TL.

MANDATORY VEHICLES

Trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, such as vans with all tires will be installed on the drive axles of larger vehicles, minibuses and commercial cars mounted on the vehicle, as well as all tires that need to be replaced during the trip in place of the tires Obligatory thicknesses that are winter tires.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT TIRE

If the necessary precautions are not taken in winter conditions, the risk ratio in traffic increases. While choosing the wrong tire leads to traffic accidents, the correct tire can be chosen as a seasonal tire.

The legal limit for tread depth is 1.6mm. When the winter tires drop below 4mm, the tires must be renewed.

In addition, the difference in wear between 2 tires on the same axle must not exceed 5 mm. The drop in temperature in winter causes the tire pressure to drop. Correct pressure ratings should be checked and tires with winter standards should be used.

CARE OF THE VEHICLE

Vehicle maintenance is as important as winter tires to avoid potential accidents in winter conditions. Vehicle maintenance, which is important both in terms of saving fuel and not causing accidents, is listed below:

ENGINE WATER (ANTIFREEZE)

Antifreeze level control must be provided so that the engine coolant (antifreeze) does not freeze and crack the cylinder block and cause various malfunctions.

HEATER

Vehicle heaters are an indispensable part of cold winter days. Heaters, which perform functions like heating and defrosting, need to be checked before winter sets in.

BATTERY

Controls and interventions must be carried out such as charging or renewing spent batteries, checking the water and electrode levels, removing the terminals if they are not used for a long time.

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE

Electrical and ignition system problems can increase fuel consumption by 10 percent. The spark plug lugs should be adjusted and cleaned to ensure balanced fuel consumption. Cars without spark plug maintenance can consume an additional 1 liter of fuel for every 10 liters.

STEERING HYDRAULICS

Even if the possibility of leaks is low, the hydraulic oil used in the power steering systems should be checked and replenished if it is missing.

HYDRAULIC BRAKES

Brake fluid, which has a standard life of 2 years and is of great importance in terms of brake performance, should be checked especially at seasonal transitions before its life expires.

HEADLIGHTS

In conditions such as foggy conditions where visibility decreases with night driving, headlights are used more. For these reasons, it should be checked whether the high beam and fog lights are working properly. Changing bulbs that don’t burn out is as important as headlights in lighting.

GEARBOX

The main thing in transmission maintenance is checking for oil leaks and this check can protect the vehicle from potential major disasters. Transmission system parts known as pressure lining or clutch lining also need to be replaced when they expire.

WINDSHIELD RUBBER

Controlling windshield wiper blade wear, the value of which is best understood on rainy days or muddy terrain, can save lives.

GLASS OF WATER

Antifreeze must be added to the glass water (windshield wipers) to be ready for cold weather. The antifreeze water will prevent the water in the glass from freezing.