Parking Restrictions for Caravans

Authorities in Turkey's Didim district have banned caravans and tents in public areas. The ban, effective from April 1, 2026, applies to beaches, parks, forest areas, and roadsides and was introduced due to waste problems, fire risks, and disease concerns. Violators face fines, and illegally placed units will be removed by police and municipal teams.

Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality introduced a fee for the 68,000 sq m coastal parking lot and banned caravan parking. Owners were given until April 1 to vacate the area, after which non-compliant caravans were towed away.

As of March 31, parking restrictions for caravans have come into effect in Kocaeli. Parking in residential neighborhoods and along the coastline is prohibited, with violators facing fines and towing. Authorities stated the measure was necessary to ease traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety.

Mert Okkaoğlu, President of the National Camping and Caravan Federation, stated that the rapid growth of caravanning has led to serious management issues. He called on authorities to create designated parking areas with infrastructure instead of bans, noting this could boost local economies, especially in coastal areas during the off-season.

A collision occurred in the Gelendost district of Isparta province between a caravan driven by a German tourist and a passenger car. The accident resulted in injuries to four individuals, with one reported to be in life-threatening condition. The incident took place on the Isparta-Konya highway near the village of Madenli.

A traffic accident in the Gelendost district of Isparta involved a collision between a caravan and a passenger car. Preliminary reports indicate one person was seriously injured and two others sustained minor injuries; all were hospitalized.