Turkey tightens caravan parking rules in three provinces

The Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Transportation Coordination Center (UKOME) has prohibited parking of motorhomes and caravans on roads and streets within the Ayvalık district, except in designated caravan parks. The decision cites long-term and disorderly parking, especially during summer, at locations such as Altınova Beach, Çamlık, Badavut Beach, Cunda Patrica, and Sarımsaklı coastline. Authorities noted that some owners used awnings, portable fences, and vehicles to create private spaces, left trash, and abandoned caravans for months, occupying public areas and complicating emergency access. The municipality will install traffic signs and increase inspections.

Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality's Transportation Coordination Center (UKOME) unanimously banned parking of motorhomes and caravans on roadsides within residential areas of Ayvalık. Only designated caravan parks may now be used. The decision cites long-term and disorderly parking, especially in summer, on beaches and public spaces, as well as littering and occupation of public areas.

The UKOME transport coordination center has ruled that in Ayvalık, motorhomes and caravans may only park in designated areas. Parking on streets, roads, and coastal strips within the district center is now prohibited. The decision follows complaints about long-term, disorderly parking, especially during summer, and issues such as littering and occupation of public spaces.

The Marmaris Municipal Council has approved new regulations prohibiting caravan overnight stays outside official campsites. The restrictions apply to beaches, parks, squares, public beaches, and municipal parking lots. It is also forbidden to set up tables, chairs, awnings, or other camping gear outside the caravan. Violators face fines determined by the municipal committee.

The Marmaris Municipal Council has passed a regulation banning overnight stays in caravans on beaches, parks, squares, and public parking lots outside official campsites. Setting up tables, chairs, awnings, or other camping gear outside the caravan is also prohibited. The regulation also restricts construction noise, bans reserving beach space with sunbeds and umbrellas, and increases fines for littering. Violators will be reported by municipal police and face administrative penalties.

Authorities in Tekirdağ province have banned parking for caravans and motorhomes in city centers. The decision was made due to traffic flow issues and environmental pollution. Parking is only permitted in areas specifically designated for this purpose in urban development plans.

Authorities in the Turkish city of Tekirdag have banned the parking of caravans and motorhomes in central districts. The decision was made at a Transport Coordination Center meeting on December 31, 2025. Parking is only permitted in areas specifically designated in zoning plans to avoid disrupting traffic flow and causing visual and environmental issues.

Authorities in Tekirdag have banned the parking of caravans and motorhomes in the city center. The decision was made on December 31, 2025, by the Transport Coordination Center. Parking is only permitted in areas specifically designated in urban plans that do not obstruct traffic flow.