{"id":928,"date":"2024-06-28T12:45:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T09:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/?p=928"},"modified":"2026-11-03T23:58:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T20:58:15","slug":"alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Retrieve a Driver's License Confiscated Due to Alcohol?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Ba\u015fl\u0131klar<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Idari_Para_Cezasi_Itirazi_ve_Surucu_Belgesinin_Geri_Alinmasina_Itiraz_Yollari\" >Appeal Methods for Administrative Fines and Revocation of Driver's Licenses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Alkollu_Arac_Kullanirken_Ehliyete_Ne_Zaman_El_Konulur\" >When is a Driver's License Confiscated for Driving Under the Influence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Alkol_Sebebiyle_El_Konulan_Ehliyet_Sure_Dolunca_Nasil_Geri_Alinir\" >How to Retrieve a Driver's License Confiscated Due to Alcohol After the Period Expires?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Alkolmetre_Sonucuna_Itiraz_Edilebilir_mi\" >Can the Breathalyzer Result Be Challenged?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Hastanede_Yapilan_Kan_Testi_Ehliyeti_Geri_Getirir_mi\" >Does a Blood Test Taken at the Hospital Restore the Driver's License?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Alkolmetreye_Uflemeyi_Reddetmenin_Sonuclari_Nelerdir\" >What Are the Consequences of Refusing to Take the Breathalyzer Test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Idari_Para_Cezasina_Nasil_Itiraz_Edilir\" >How to Appeal Against an Administrative Fine?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Sulh_Ceza_Hakimligi_Hangi_Karari_Verebilir\" >What Decisions Can the Sulh Ceza H\u00e2kimli\u011fi Render?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Ehliyete_El_Koyma_Islemine_Karsi_Idare_Mahkemesinde_Dava_Acilabilir_mi\" >Can a Lawsuit Be Filed in the Administrative Court Against the License Confiscation Procedure?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Yetki_Yonunden_Inceleme\" >Review with Respect to Authority<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Sekil_Yonunden_Inceleme\" >Review with Respect to Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Sebep_Yonunden_Inceleme\" >Review with Respect to Reason<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Konu_Yonunden_Inceleme\" >Review Based on Subject Matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Maksat_Yonunden_Inceleme\" >Review Based on Intent and Objective<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Yurutmenin_Durdurulmasi_Istenebilir_mi\" >Can a Stay of Execution Be Requested?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Idari_Basvuru_Dava_Suresini_Durdurur_mu\" >Does an Administrative Application Suspend the Litigation Period?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Alkol_Nedeniyle_Ehliyete_El_Konulmasinda_Itiraz_Icin_Hangi_Belgeler_Gerekir\" >What Documents Are Required to Appeal the Confiscation of a Driver's License Due to Alcohol?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Emsal_Kararlar_Ne_Soyluyor\" >What Do Precedent Decisions Say?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#1_Rutin_Denetimdeki_Alkolmetre_Olcumu_Tek_Basina_Dikkate_Alinabilir\" >1. Breathalyzer Measurement in Routine Inspection Can Be Taken Into Account Alone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#2_Kan_Testi_Yasal_Sinirin_Uzerindeyse_Islem_Hukuka_Uygun_Kabul_Edilebilir\" >2. If the Blood Test is Above the Legal Limit, the Administrative Act Can Be Deemed Lawful<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#3_Ayni_Olayda_Verilen_Beraat_Idari_Para_Cezasi_Bakimindan_Onem_Tasiyabilir\" >3. An Acquittal Rendered in the Same Incident May Be Significant Regarding Administrative Fines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#4_Yaptirim_Suresi_Kanunda_Ongorulen_Bicimde_Uygulanmalidir\" >4. The Sanction Period Must Be Applied in the Manner Stipulated by Law<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Itirazda_En_Sik_Yapilan_Hatalar\" >Most Common Mistakes in Appeals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Sadece_%E2%80%9Calkol_almadim%E2%80%9D_demek\" >Simply saying &#8220;I did not consume alcohol&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Hastane_testine_gec_basvurmak\" >Applying for a hospital test belatedly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#15_gunluk_itiraz_suresini_kacirmak\" >Missing the 15-day appeal period<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Idari_dava_suresini_yanlis_hesaplamak\" >Miscalculating the administrative lawsuit period<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Yanlis_yargi_merciine_basvurmak\" >Applying to the wrong judicial authority<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Cezayi_odeyince_itiraz_hakkinin_bittigini_dusunmek\" >Assuming that the right to appeal terminates upon paying the fine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Sik_Sorulan_Sorular\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Alkol_nedeniyle_ehliyetime_el_konuldu_hemen_geri_alabilir_miyim\" >My driver's license was confiscated due to alcohol, can I get it back immediately?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Ilk_defa_alkollu_arac_kullanirken_yakalaninca_ehliyete_kac_ay_el_konulur\" >For how many months is a driver's license suspended when caught driving under the influence for the first time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Ikinci_kez_alkollu_yakalaninca_ehliyete_ne_kadar_sureyle_el_konulur\" >For how long is a driver's license suspended when caught under the influence for the second time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Ucuncu_kez_alkollu_arac_kullanmanin_ehliyet_acisindan_sonucu_nedir\" >What is the consequence of driving under the influence for the third time in terms of the driver's license?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Alkolmetre_sonucuna_itiraz_icin_hastaneye_gitmek_zorunlu_mu\" >Is it mandatory to go to the hospital to object to the breathalyzer result?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Alkolmetreye_uflemeyi_reddedersem_ne_olur\" >What happens if I refuse to blow into the breathalyzer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Alkollu_arac_kullanma_cezasina_kac_gun_icinde_itiraz_edilir\" >Within how many days can one object to the penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Ehliyete_el_koyma_kararina_idare_mahkemesinde_dava_acma_suresi_ne_kadardir\" >What is the filing period for a lawsuit in the administrative court against the decision to suspend a driver's license?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Ceza_davasinda_beraat_edersem_trafik_idari_para_cezasi_kalkar_mi\" >If I am acquitted in a criminal trial, will the traffic administrative fine be lifted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Ehliyet_geri_alma_suresi_bitince_ceza_borcu_varken_ehliyet_alinabilir_mi\" >Can a driver's license be retrieved when the suspension period expires if there is an outstanding penalty debt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Alkol_cezasini_odemek_ehliyeti_hemen_geri_getirir_mi\" >Does paying the alcohol penalty immediately reinstate the driver's license?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Sonuc\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Hakkimiz_%E2%80%93_Iletisim_Bilgileri\" >About Us &#8211; Contact Information<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/alkol-sebebiyle-el-koyulan-ehliyet-nasil-geri-alinir\/#Av_Batin_YILMAZ\" >Atty. Bat\u0131n YILMAZ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid bg-image-ps-inherit\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idari_Para_Cezasi_Itirazi_ve_Surucu_Belgesinin_Geri_Alinmasina_Itiraz_Yollari\"><\/span><strong>Appeal Methods for Administrative Fines and Revocation of Driver's Licenses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a driver's license has been temporarily confiscated on the grounds of driving under the influence, the return of the license is, as a rule, conditional upon the expiration of the confiscation period and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highway Traffic Law No. 2918<\/a>\u00a0the complete payment of the administrative fines imposed within the scope of. However, if the action is unlawful, waiting for the period is not mandatory: an application can be made in a timely manner against the administrative fine and the revocation of the driver's license to request the annulment of the sanction.<\/p>\n<p>The most critical distinction here is:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If only the administrative fine is to be appealed, as a rule, application is made within 15 days\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/istanbulbim.adalet.gov.tr\/idare-mahkemeleri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to apply to the Criminal Judgeship of Peace<\/a>\u00a0from the notification or service of the decision.<\/li>\n<li>If the cancellation of the temporary revocation of the driver's license is requested, regarding this decision of an administrative nature,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/istanbulbim.adalet.gov.tr\/idare-mahkemeleri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at the administrative court<\/a>\u00a0an annulment lawsuit comes into question.<\/li>\n<li>If an administrative fine and driver's license confiscation are imposed together within the scope of the same action, the issue of jurisdiction must be carefully determined according to the nature of the specific action. Before choosing the application method, the traffic administrative fine report, the temporary revocation report, and the alcohol measurement printout, if any, should be examined together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This article explains the administrative process to be applied in the event of driver's license suspension due to alcohol, the administrative fine\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/trafik-cezasina-itiraz-nasil-yapilir-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">right to appeal<\/a>, measurement disputes, and critical points in practice.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Important note:<\/strong>\u00a0This content is for general legal informational purposes. In each case, the time of measurement, device records, content of the minutes, hospital application, type of vehicle driven, previous violations, and notification date may alter the outcome.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alkollu_Arac_Kullanirken_Ehliyete_Ne_Zaman_El_Konulur\"><\/span>When is a Driver's License Confiscated for Driving Under the Influence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pursuant to Article 48 of the Highway Traffic Law No. 2918,<\/a>\u00a0it is prohibited for individuals who have taken drugs or stimulants, as well as intoxicated drivers, to operate vehicles on highways.<\/p>\n<p>The alcohol limit varies depending on the type of vehicle used:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Driver \/ Vehicle Type<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Limit Taken as Basis for Administrative Sanctions<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Private automobile driver<\/td>\n<td>Above 0.50 per mille<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Drivers of vehicles other than private automobiles<\/td>\n<td>Above 0.21 per mille<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Causing an accident in vehicles other than private automobiles<\/td>\n<td>Above 0.20 per mille<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Separate evaluation in terms of criminal law for all types of vehicles<\/td>\n<td>Above 1.00 per mille<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>According to the current text of the Law, an administrative fine shall be imposed on a driver who is determined to have driven under the influence of alcohol above 0.50 per mille for the first time, and their driver's license shall be suspended for six months.<\/p>\n<p>For repeated violations within five years retrospectively from the date of the last violation, the sanction becomes harsher:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Number of Violations<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Suspension Period of the Driver's License<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>First violation<\/td>\n<td>6 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Second violation within five years<\/td>\n<td>2 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Third and subsequent violations within five years<\/td>\n<td>5 years each time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>In the event of a second revocation, the obligation arises to undergo driver behavior development training; in the event of a third or subsequent revocation, the obligation to undergo psycho-technical evaluation and a psychiatric specialist examination also arises.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alkol_Sebebiyle_El_Konulan_Ehliyet_Sure_Dolunca_Nasil_Geri_Alinir\"><\/span>How to Retrieve a Driver's License Confiscated Due to Alcohol After the Period Expires?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the administrative sanction is lawful and has not been set aside upon objection, the expiration of the revocation period alone may not be sufficient for the return of the driver's license.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Article 48 of the Highway Traffic Law<\/a>\u00a0explicitly stipulates as a condition for the return of a driver's license temporarily revoked pursuant to this article that all administrative fines imposed on the person under the same Law must have been collected.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the following check must be performed in practice:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It must be checked whether the revocation period has expired.<\/li>\n<li>It must be inquired whether there are any unpaid administrative fines within the scope of the Law resulting from alcohol violations or other traffic violations.<\/li>\n<li>It must be determined whether the required training, psycho-technical evaluation, or medical procedures have been completed for second or subsequent violations.<\/li>\n<li>For the return procedure, the instructions of the traffic unit or the relevant traffic registration organization to which the driver's license was surrendered must be followed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Even if the period of suspension of the driver's license has expired, unpaid traffic administrative fines may prevent the return of the driver's license.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alkolmetre_Sonucuna_Itiraz_Edilebilir_mi\"><\/span>Can the Breathalyzer Result Be Challenged?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes. However, a mere abstract statement such as &#8220;I refuse the breathalyzer&#8221; is not deemed sufficient on its own to annul the administrative action. The objection must be based on concrete facts and documents affecting the reliability of the measurement or the lawfulness of the procedure.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the following matters may be significant:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The date and time the measurement was conducted,<\/li>\n<li>Whether the serial number of the breathalyzer device and the measurement result were recorded in the official report,<\/li>\n<li>Whether the measurement printout was provided to the driver,<\/li>\n<li>Whether the signature, service, and explanation sections in the report comply with procedural rules,<\/li>\n<li>Whether the driver objected to the measurement,<\/li>\n<li>Whether a healthcare facility was visited immediately after the measurement,<\/li>\n<li>The time elapsed between the blood test and the breathalyzer measurement,<\/li>\n<li>Whether the hospital assessment conducted after the measurement establishes the blood alcohol concentration level at the time of the incident,<\/li>\n<li>Whether there is any physical condition preventing the driver from using the device,<\/li>\n<li>Whether the classification of the violation as a first, second, or third offense is accurate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hastanede_Yapilan_Kan_Testi_Ehliyeti_Geri_Getirir_mi\"><\/span>Does a Blood Test Taken at the Hospital Restore the Driver's License?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A blood test performed at a hospital can constitute significant counter-evidence under certain conditions. However, the time elapsed between the measurement and the test, as well as how the results are scientifically interpreted, are of critical importance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danistay.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Council of State<\/a>\u00a0In practice, alcohol measurements taken via technical devices during routine traffic inspections can be taken as the basis. In order for a subsequent measurement obtained by the driver through their own means at a healthcare institution to refute the initial detection, the time difference and the specific circumstances of the incident are carefully evaluated.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danistay.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In the decision of the 8th Chamber of the Council of State (Dan\u0131\u015ftay)<\/a>\u00a0dated 29.09.2023, it was evaluated that the measurement made with a breathalyzer during a routine inspection was considered sufficient, and the test subsequently performed by the driver lacked the concreteness capable of refuting the initial measurement. This decision resulted against the driver. Accordingly, not only a subsequently obtained different test result, but also the measurement times, the intervening period, police reports, and other technical data must be presented collectively.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it is important for a driver objecting to the measurement to apply to a healthcare institution without delay, document the measurement times, and preserve all records.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alkolmetreye_Uflemeyi_Reddetmenin_Sonuclari_Nelerdir\"><\/span>What Are the Consequences of Refusing to Take the Breathalyzer Test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Refusing to undergo an alcohol measurement is often not a favorable course of action for the driver.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pursuant to Article 48 of the Highway Traffic Law,<\/a>\u00a0a heavy administrative fine is imposed on a driver who refuses to permit measurement with a technical device, and their driver's license is suspended for a period of five years.<\/p>\n<p>The law also contains regulations regarding taking biological samples by escorting a driver who objects to the measurement or refuses to permit measurement with a technical device to the nearest forensic medicine unit, forensic medical office, or a healthcare institution affiliated with the Ministry of Health.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the notion that &#8220;if I refuse the breathalyzer test, alcohol cannot be detected&#8221; is legally incorrect. Refusing the measurement may give rise to an independent and more severe administrative sanction.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yargitay.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7th Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation<\/a>, in its ruling dated 16.12.2024, emphasized that the duration of the sanction applied for refusing the breathalyzer test must be determined in compliance with the period stipulated by law. The decision indicates that the sanction cannot be established by calculating days in a manner different from the statutory limit; and that the administration and judicial authorities are obliged to apply the type and duration of the sanction in accordance with the statutory text.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idari_Para_Cezasina_Nasil_Itiraz_Edilir\"><\/span>How to Appeal Against an Administrative Fine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Against the administrative fine issued on the grounds of driving under the influence,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pursuant to Article 27 of Misdemeanors Law No. 5326<\/a>\u00a0as a rule, within 15 days\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/istanbulbim.adalet.gov.tr\/idare-mahkemeleri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to apply to the Criminal Judgeship of Peace<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>The period begins to run from the date the decision is served or communicated to the driver. If an application is not filed within due time, the administrative sanction decision becomes final.<\/p>\n<p>The application petition must include at least the following elements:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The date and serial\/sequence information of the administrative sanction decision,<\/li>\n<li>The date of service or communication,<\/li>\n<li>The result in the alcohol measurement report,<\/li>\n<li>Grounds for appeal,<\/li>\n<li>Concrete evidence,<\/li>\n<li>Conclusion of the request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sulh_Ceza_Hakimligi_Hangi_Karari_Verebilir\"><\/span>What Decisions Can the Sulh Ceza H\u00e2kimli\u011fi Render?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pursuant to Article 28 of the Misdemeanors Law,<\/a>\u00a0the Sulh Ceza H\u00e2kimli\u011fi reviews the application procedurally and decides to accept or reject it. In the examination on the merits:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the administrative sanction is lawful, it may decide to dismiss the application;<\/li>\n<li>If the administrative sanction is unlawful, it may decide to annul the administrative sanction decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>may rule.<\/p>\n<p>If deemed necessary, the court may request the transaction file from the relevant public institution; may hear the parties; and may utilize evidence such as witnesses, expert witnesses, and on-site inspections.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yargitay.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Of the 7th Penal Chamber of the Yarg\u0131tay<\/a>\u00a0In its decision dated 11.10.2022, consideration was given to the fact that following the dismissal of the objection to the administrative fine imposed on the grounds of driving under the influence of alcohol, an acquittal ruling was rendered on the grounds that there was no sufficient and conclusive evidence in the relevant criminal case file. Disregarding this outcome in criminal proceedings, the Yarg\u0131tay found the dismissal of the objection to the administrative sanction to be erroneous and ruled for the annulment of the administrative fine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The significance of this decision is as follows:<\/strong>\u00a0Regarding the administrative fine, if there is an ongoing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/trafik-cezasina-itiraz-nasil-yapilir-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">objection<\/a>\u00a0the evidence and decisions in the criminal investigation or criminal case concerning the same incident must definitely be submitted to the case file.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ehliyete_El_Koyma_Islemine_Karsi_Idare_Mahkemesinde_Dava_Acilabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a Lawsuit Be Filed in the Administrative Court Against the License Confiscation Procedure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The temporary suspension of a driver's license constitutes an administrative act established by the unilateral will of the administration. If it is considered that the act is unlawful, as a rule, within 60 days from the date of the act or written notification,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/istanbulbim.adalet.gov.tr\/idare-mahkemeleri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at the administrative court<\/a>\u00a0annulment action must be filed against this proceeding within seven days from the notification of the decision.<\/p>\n<p>According to Article 2 of the Administrative Litigation Procedure Law (\u0130dari Yarg\u0131lama Usul\u00fc Kanunu), annulment lawsuits are filed by persons whose rights or interests have been violated, on the grounds that administrative acts are unlawful with respect to authority, form, reason, subject matter, or objective.<\/p>\n<p>The primary grounds of illegality that can be asserted in such lawsuits are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yetki_Yonunden_Inceleme\"><\/span>Review with Respect to Authority<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It must be examined whether the law enforcement officer and administrative unit that established the act are authorized regarding the temporary surrender of the driver's license.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sekil_Yonunden_Inceleme\"><\/span>Review with Respect to Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The alcohol measurement, the traffic administrative fine decision, and the driver's license surrender act must be documented separately. The dates, times, grounds of the act, and measurement information in the reports must be audited.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sebep_Yonunden_Inceleme\"><\/span>Review with Respect to Reason<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is critical to determine whether the alcohol measurement underlying the administrative action is reliable, whether the correct blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold applicable to the driver's vehicle type was enforced, and whether the prior violation record is accurate.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Konu_Yonunden_Inceleme\"><\/span>Review Based on Subject Matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Imposing a longer suspension period instead of six months for a first-time offense, issuing a two-year revocation decision before the statutory conditions for a second offense are met, or applying an incorrect type of sanction may constitute an illegality on the merits.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maksat_Yonunden_Inceleme\"><\/span>Review Based on Intent and Objective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Administrative sanctions must be enforced for the purpose of protecting public safety and within statutory limits. The administration's exercise of discretionary power granted by law in a punitive or disproportionate manner cannot be deemed lawful.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yurutmenin_Durdurulmasi_Istenebilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a Stay of Execution Be Requested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In an action for annulment filed against the driver's license suspension, a stay of execution may also be requested.<\/p>\n<p>Pursuant to Article 27 of the Code of Administrative Procedure, two conditions must be met concurrently for a stay of execution to be granted:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The execution of the administrative act giving rise to damages that are difficult or impossible to compensate,<\/li>\n<li>The administrative act being clearly unlawful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if driving constitutes the core element of a person's profession; where employment in commercial vehicle operation, transport services, taxis, delivery, logistics, or similar activities depends on a driver's license, the revocation measure may directly impact the individual's ability to generate income. However, professional hardship alone is not sufficient. This claim of damages must be presented together with concrete evidence regarding the clear unlawfulness of the administrative act.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than relying on general and abstract claims, the court will require tangible proof, such as discrepancies in the measurement report, an erroneous BAC threshold, incorrect recidivism calculations, an incomplete administrative case file, or another clear element of illegality.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idari_Basvuru_Dava_Suresini_Durdurur_mu\"><\/span>Does an Administrative Application Suspend the Litigation Period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pursuant to Article 11 of the Code of Administrative Procedure, prior to filing an administrative lawsuit, an application may be submitted to the superior authority\u2014or, if no superior authority exists, to the authority that issued the act\u2014requesting the revocation, withdrawal, or amendment of the act.<\/p>\n<p>If this application is filed within the statutory limitation period for filing a lawsuit, it pauses the running of the limitation period.<\/p>\n<p>If the administration fails to respond within 30 days, the request is deemed rejected. Following an explicit or implied rejection, the remaining statutory period for filing a lawsuit begins to run anew. The time elapsed prior to the submission of the application is also taken into calculation.<\/p>\n<p>This method may sometimes be useful for clarifying the administrative file, the breathalyzer record, or the previous violation calculation. However, errors in calculating deadlines must be avoided. In particular, the remaining portion of the 60-day annulment lawsuit period must be determined strictly based on concrete dates.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alkol_Nedeniyle_Ehliyete_El_Konulmasinda_Itiraz_Icin_Hangi_Belgeler_Gerekir\"><\/span>What Documents Are Required to Appeal the Confiscation of a Driver's License Due to Alcohol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The basis of the application is not a mere denial, but rather documents demonstrating the illegality in the administrative file.<\/p>\n<p>The following documents should be preserved as much as possible and attached to the application:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Suggested Addition<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Importance in Terms of Proof<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Traffic administrative fine decision report<\/td>\n<td>Offense provision, notification details, date, and grounds for the action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Driver's license temporary surrender report<\/td>\n<td>Duration of seizure and legal basis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Breathalyzer measurement printout<\/td>\n<td>Measurement time, result, and device information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hospital blood test or medical report<\/td>\n<td>Evidence countering the technical measurement, if any<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hospital admission record<\/td>\n<td>Proves the time of application<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Camera recordings<\/td>\n<td>In terms of the measurement process or the manner in which the minutes are drawn up<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Witness information<\/td>\n<td>Explanation of the procedural process in exceptional cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Criminal investigation or criminal lawsuit documents<\/td>\n<td>Evaluation of evidence and decisions in the same incident<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Documents regarding previous violation records<\/td>\n<td>Review of the calculation of recidivism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Professional work documents<\/td>\n<td>Supports the claim of damages in the request for a stay of execution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emsal_Kararlar_Ne_Soyluyor\"><\/span>What Do Precedent Decisions Say?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Rutin_Denetimdeki_Alkolmetre_Olcumu_Tek_Basina_Dikkate_Alinabilir\"><\/span>1. Breathalyzer Measurement in Routine Inspection Can Be Taken Into Account Alone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danistay.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Council of State 8th Chamber<\/a>, E. 2020\/3631, K. 2023\/4244, D. 29.09.2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This decision examines the administrative act regarding the revocation of a probationary driver's license following a 0.70 promille measurement conducted during a routine traffic inspection.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.danistay.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Council of State<\/a>, has accepted that the alcohol measurement performed with a technical device during a routine inspection can be taken as the basis.<\/p>\n<p>The decision was rendered against the driver. Nevertheless, it is significant in terms of practice; because it demonstrates that instead of merely stating that they did not participate in the measurement, the objecting driver must submit concrete counter-evidence refuting the measurement result.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practical Implication:<\/strong>\u00a0If there is a hospital test, camera recording, or other technical data, their temporal relationship must be established, and it must be clearly explained why they invalidate the initial measurement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kan_Testi_Yasal_Sinirin_Uzerindeyse_Islem_Hukuka_Uygun_Kabul_Edilebilir\"><\/span>2. If the Blood Test is Above the Legal Limit, the Administrative Act Can Be Deemed Lawful<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danistay.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Council of State 8th Chamber<\/a>, E. 2023\/1452, K. 2023\/4112, D. 26.09.2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this decision, the breathalyzer measurement and the subsequent blood test were evaluated together; the administrative act regarding the withdrawal of the driver's license and the administrative fine due to the determination of 0.82 promille of alcohol in the blood test was deemed lawful.<\/p>\n<p>The decision is against the driver. Therefore, the mere fact that the driver applied to a hospital does not ensure the annulment of the administrative act. If the hospital result is in favor of the administration or exceeds the alcohol limit, this document can strengthen the legal basis of the act.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practical Implication:<\/strong>\u00a0Before submitting the hospital test result to the case file, the result, the time of measurement, and the entire incident must be carefully evaluated.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Ayni_Olayda_Verilen_Beraat_Idari_Para_Cezasi_Bakimindan_Onem_Tasiyabilir\"><\/span>3. An Acquittal Rendered in the Same Incident May Be Significant Regarding Administrative Fines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yargitay.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7th Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation<\/a>, E. 2022\/7259, K. 2022\/13784, T. 11.10.2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this decision, Yarg\u0131tay examined a case where the application against the administrative fine imposed on the grounds of driving under the influence was dismissed, yet an acquittal was rendered in the criminal lawsuit concerning the same incident on the grounds of the absence of sufficient and conclusive evidence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yargitay.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yarg\u0131tay<\/a>, found the failure to evaluate the acquittal decision to be erroneous; it reversed the decision of the criminal judgeship of peace and ruled for the annulment of the administrative fine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practical Implication:<\/strong>\u00a0Ongoing or concluded criminal investigations and criminal lawsuits arising from the same incident must definitely be monitored; evaluations regarding acquittal, non-prosecution, or insufficiency of evidence must be submitted to the administrative sanction file.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Yaptirim_Suresi_Kanunda_Ongorulen_Bicimde_Uygulanmalidir\"><\/span>4. The Sanction Period Must Be Applied in the Manner Stipulated by Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yargitay.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7th Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation<\/a>, E. 2024\/5929, K. 2024\/11573, T. 16.12.2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This decision addresses the sanction of revocation of the driver's license imposed due to refusal to blow into the breathalyzer. Yarg\u0131tay found it unlawful to determine the sanction, which is stipulated as two years in the law, as 731 days.<\/p>\n<p>The decision emphasizes that the duration and type of the administrative sanction must comply with the statutory regulation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practical Implication:<\/strong>\u00a0In cases where the revocation period is miscalculated, a wrong violation classification is made, or a period other than the statutory sanction is determined, a concrete legal basis for objection may arise.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Itirazda_En_Sik_Yapilan_Hatalar\"><\/span>Most Common Mistakes in Appeals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sadece_%E2%80%9Calkol_almadim%E2%80%9D_demek\"><\/span>Simply saying &#8220;I did not consume alcohol&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unless supported by documents and concrete explanations, this defense is frequently deemed insufficient.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hastane_testine_gec_basvurmak\"><\/span>Applying for a hospital test belatedly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the time interval between the measurement and the hospital application increases, the reliability of the test in demonstrating the blood alcohol concentration at the time of the incident becomes disputable.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_gunluk_itiraz_suresini_kacirmak\"><\/span>Missing the 15-day appeal period<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regarding administrative fines, the limitation period is quite short. The date of notification or service must be recorded without fail.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idari_dava_suresini_yanlis_hesaplamak\"><\/span>Miscalculating the administrative lawsuit period<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a rule, a 60-day period applies to annulment actions filed against the suspension of a driver's license. If an administrative application has been made, the time elapsed prior to such application is also taken into account.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yanlis_yargi_merciine_basvurmak\"><\/span>Applying to the wrong judicial authority<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Administrative fines, driver's license suspension procedures, and the criminal investigation of the same incident may be subject to different procedural rules. When selecting the legal remedy, the transaction documents must be reviewed as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cezayi_odeyince_itiraz_hakkinin_bittigini_dusunmek\"><\/span>Assuming that the right to appeal terminates upon paying the fine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Paying an administrative fine does not necessarily mean waiving the right to appeal in every case. However, payment must be evaluated separately in terms of refund and collection processes. Deadlines must still not be missed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sik_Sorulan_Sorular\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alkol_nedeniyle_ehliyetime_el_konuldu_hemen_geri_alabilir_miyim\"><\/span>My driver's license was confiscated due to alcohol, can I get it back immediately?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the administrative act is lawful, as a rule, the period for revocation must expire and traffic administrative fines must be paid. If the act is unlawful,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/trafik-cezasina-itiraz-nasil-yapilir-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">without waiting for the period to expire, an objection<\/a>\u00a0or an annulment lawsuit may be filed to request its revocation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ilk_defa_alkollu_arac_kullanirken_yakalaninca_ehliyete_kac_ay_el_konulur\"><\/span>For how many months is a driver's license suspended when caught driving under the influence for the first time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the case of private passenger cars, if it is determined that the vehicle was driven with a blood alcohol concentration exceeding 0.50 promille, the driver's license is revoked for six months upon the first violation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ikinci_kez_alkollu_yakalaninca_ehliyete_ne_kadar_sureyle_el_konulur\"><\/span>For how long is a driver's license suspended when caught under the influence for the second time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the second violation occurs within five years retroactively from the last violation, the driver's license is revoked for two years.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ucuncu_kez_alkollu_arac_kullanmanin_ehliyet_acisindan_sonucu_nedir\"><\/span>What is the consequence of driving under the influence for the third time in terms of the driver's license?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the event of a third or subsequent violation within the last five years, the driver's license is revoked for five years each time. Additionally, a psycho-technical evaluation and psychiatric examination will be required.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alkolmetre_sonucuna_itiraz_icin_hastaneye_gitmek_zorunlu_mu\"><\/span>Is it mandatory to go to the hospital to object to the breathalyzer result?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is not mandatory in every case; however, a hospital record obtained without delay can be crucial evidence for the person objecting to the measurement result. Nevertheless, the time difference and the test result are decisive factors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alkolmetreye_uflemeyi_reddedersem_ne_olur\"><\/span>What happens if I refuse to blow into the breathalyzer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Failing to undergo the measurement may result in a heavy administrative fine and the revocation of the driver's license for a period of five years. Therefore, avoiding the measurement generally leads to more severe consequences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alkollu_arac_kullanma_cezasina_kac_gun_icinde_itiraz_edilir\"><\/span>Within how many days can one object to the penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a rule, against an administrative fine, within 15 days from the date of service or notification\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/istanbulbim.adalet.gov.tr\/idare-mahkemeleri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to apply to the Criminal Judgeship of Peace<\/a>\u00a0application must be made.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ehliyete_el_koyma_kararina_idare_mahkemesinde_dava_acma_suresi_ne_kadardir\"><\/span>What is the filing period for a lawsuit in the administrative court against the decision to suspend a driver's license?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a rule, an annulment action against the temporary revocation of a driver's license is filed within 60 days\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/istanbulbim.adalet.gov.tr\/idare-mahkemeleri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at the administrative court<\/a>\u00a0starting from the day following the written notification.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ceza_davasinda_beraat_edersem_trafik_idari_para_cezasi_kalkar_mi\"><\/span>If I am acquitted in a criminal trial, will the traffic administrative fine be lifted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An acquittal decision does not automatically invalidate the administrative fine in every case. However, the grounds for acquittal, particularly if based on the absence of sufficient and conclusive evidence, may constitute strong evidence in the application against the administrative sanction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ehliyet_geri_alma_suresi_bitince_ceza_borcu_varken_ehliyet_alinabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a driver's license be retrieved when the suspension period expires if there is an outstanding penalty debt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mevzuat.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Article 48 of the Highway Traffic Law<\/a>\u00a0Pursuant to the law, a temporarily revoked driver's license cannot be returned until all administrative fines within the scope of this Law are collected.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alkol_cezasini_odemek_ehliyeti_hemen_geri_getirir_mi\"><\/span>Does paying the alcohol penalty immediately reinstate the driver's license?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Payment of the penal fine is only one of the conditions for restitution. In addition, the restitution period must have expired and any other legal obligations must be fulfilled.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sonuc\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the event of the suspension of a driver's license due to alcohol, the initial step is to examine the dates and measurement records in the official reports. This is because the correct application procedure and deadline are determined by which administrative act has been served.<\/p>\n<p>The 15-day application period for administrative fines;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/istanbulbim.adalet.gov.tr\/idare-mahkemeleri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Criminal Judgeship of Peace<\/a>\u00a0and generally the 60-day\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/istanbulbim.adalet.gov.tr\/idare-mahkemeleri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">administrative lawsuit<\/a>\u00a0period against the revocation of a driver's license are of significance. The likelihood of success for objections regarding the measurement depends not solely on the driver's statement, but on the breathalyzer printout, hospital records, timeline, content of the reports, prior violation history, and any evidence in the penalty file.<\/p>\n<p>If the administrative act is lawful, the reinstatement of the driver's license becomes applicable only after the revocation period has expired and the administrative fines have been paid. If there is any unlawfulness in the act regarding measurement, jurisdiction, procedure, sanction period, or repeat offender calculation, an effective application to be made within the statutory period must be evaluated.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hakkimiz_%E2%80%93_Iletisim_Bilgileri\"><\/span>About Us &#8211; Contact Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Av_Batin_YILMAZ\"><\/span>Atty. 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