If you got into a car accident in Istanbul

We have already advised you to refrain from trying to travel in Istanbul by car. It is simply irrational, it will take you a lot of time and efforts - there are a lot of traffic jams in the city at certain hours. But if you still can’t part with your car or have rented it here, be careful then. Istanbul is a large city with a lot of cars in it. And the opportunity to get into an accident still exists, even if it is theoretical. What should you do if the worst happens?

The first thing to do is to call the police or ask to do it for someone else. If something is burning or someone feels bad, call the ambulance and fire-brigade. The most correct thing is to let the special tourist police know about the incident. This will ease your life. These officers will help you with translation and in general in the proceedings - if they happen - will be on your side. Once you’ve called all the necessary services you should simply wait. Upon arrival the officers of law machinery will make the protocol. Please note you will be tested for blood alcohol percentage.

Proceedings of accidents on the roads in Turkey are held quite objectively, so you shouldn’t worry. But there will be financial loss if you’re guilty. First is a fine and secondly - the money for rented car. So drive cautiously and carefully and good luck on the road.

Attention! If you booked hotel in Istanbul on our site or through our company, make sure you have the phone number of our Istanbul office: +90 (212) 293 33 83 or +90 (533) 692 02 11. In case of any trouble in Istanbul, call us and we’ll help you.