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Kocaeli bans caravan parking outside designated areas from April 1

14.05.2026 01:02 2 min 5 sources
Alparslan Diyarı TUR + 4 more

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Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality and UKOME have approved a ban on caravan parking outside designated lots, effective April 1, 2026. Violators will be towed by police and municipal services.

The Kocaeli Transportation Coordination Center (UKOME) has approved a ban on parking caravans outside designated parking areas. The decision takes effect on April 1, 2026.

The ban aims to address traffic and public order issues caused by chaotic parking. Caravans parked in prohibited zones will be towed by police and municipal services. Restrictions for heavy vehicles on certain streets are also introduced.

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