Turkey HGS Electronic Toll System Complete Guide: Otoyol Highways & Bridges 2025
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Turkey HGS Electronic Toll System Complete Guide
System: HGS (Hızlı Geçiş Sistemi) - Electronic Only
Coverage: 3,796 km of otoyol highways + major bridges
Currency: Turkish Lira (₺)
Technology: RFID transponders, License plate recognition
Operators: KGM (Karayolları Genel Müdürlüğü), PTT
Do I Need HGS for Turkey? 2025 Update
Yes, you absolutely need HGS to drive on Turkish toll roads - cash and card payments are not accepted. Turkey converted to 100% electronic tolling using the HGS (Hızlı Geçiş Sistemi) system across all Otoyol highways and major bridges.
Key Reality: Driving without HGS triggers automatic debt collection. Foreign vehicles must register for HGS immediately and cannot use the 15-day grace period available to Turkish vehicles.
2025 Update: OGS system was fully retired in March 2022. HGS is now the only electronic toll system in Turkey, requiring 30 km/h maximum speed through toll gates for proper detection.
Turkey Toll Costs: Current Rates
Turkey operates distance-based tolls on Otoyol highways, with costs varying by vehicle category, route distance, and infrastructure type (highways, bridges, tunnels).
Current HGS Vehicle Classes (2025)
| Vehicle Class | Vehicle Type | Wheelbase/Axles | Typical Cost per 100km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Cars, pickup trucks, minivans | Less than 3.20m wheelbase | ₺15-35 |
| Class 2 | Large vehicles, crossovers | 3.20m+ wheelbase, 2 axles | ₺25-50 |
| Class 3 | Buses, 3-axle vehicles | 3 axles | ₺40-80 |
| Class 4 | Trucks | 4-5 axles | ₺60-120 |
| Class 5 | Heavy trucks, trailers | 6+ axles | ₺100-200 |
| Class 6 | Motorcycles | 2 wheels | ₺8-20 (50% of Class 1) |
How to Pay Turkish Tolls
You can use the following toll payment methods to pay toll in Turkey:
1. HGS Electronic System (REQUIRED):
- HGS sticker: ₺60 (2025 pricing)
- HGS card: ₺85 (2025 pricing)
- Available at PTT branches, petrol stations, banks
- Prepaid system with automatic balance deduction
2. Foreign Vehicle Registration (CRITICAL):
- Must register before using any toll roads
- Visit PTT branch with vehicle registration and passport
- No 15-day grace period for foreign vehicles
- Turkish Customs will block exit if tolls unpaid
To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Turkish toll roads, use TollGuru Turkey toll calculator
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I dont have HGS?
Turkish vehicles get 15 days to pay without fine, then penalties of 10x the toll amount. Foreign vehicles must pay immediately and Turkish Customs will prevent departure if tolls remain unpaid.
Do motorcycles need HGS?
Yes, motorcycles are Class 6 vehicles and must use HGS. They pay 50% of Class 1 car rates, typically ₺8-20 per 100km on highways and ₺9-22 for bridge crossings.
Do tourists pay different rates?
No, tourists pay the same rates as residents. However, foreign vehicles must register for HGS before using toll roads and dont get the 15-day payment grace period available to Turkish vehicles.
Useful Links & Resources
Internal Navigation:
- türkiye-toll - Complete Turkey toll system guide
- turkey-toll - Alternative Turkey toll information
- istanbul-bridges-toll - Istanbul bridge toll details
- hgs-registration-guide - HGS setup for foreign vehicles
- turkey-toll-violations - Understanding violations and penalties
- otoyol-highways-turkey - Complete highway network information
Official Agencies:
- KGM (Highways): www.kgm.gov.tr - Official highway information
- HGS Customer Service: http://hgsmusteri.ptt.gov.tr - Account management
- HGS Call Center: 0 850 460 60 60 - Support and assistance
- PTT General Directorate: Registration and top-up services
