Who is Covered by the Urban Transportation Ban? How Long Is The Penalty For Non-Compliance?

urban transport ban with restrictions due to the decision taken corona virus in Turkey has entered into force.

Citizens over the age of 65 and under the age of 20, who are restricted from going out to the streets between certain hours, will not be able to use urban transportation when they can go out.

According to the curfew circular issued by the Ministry of Interior; Citizens aged 65 and over can leave their homes between 10.00:13.00 and XNUMX:XNUMX.

The curfews for people under the age of 20 are between 13.00:16.00 and XNUMX:XNUMX.

Citizens over the age of 65 and under 20 will not be able to use transportation vehicles such as metrobus, bus, metro and tram used in the city between these hours.

HOW MUCH IS THE PENALTY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROHIBITIONS?

Those who violate the prohibitions announced by the Ministry will be fined 1593 thousand 282 TL in accordance with Article 3 of the General Hygiene Law No. 150.

Those who violate the curfew circular for the second time will be sentenced to two months to one year imprisonment in accordance with the article 195 of the Turkish Penal Code titled "Acting Against the Measures Regarding Infectious Diseases." (SPOKESMAN)