Action Line #90907 -- Dependent drivers

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  • By 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
Complaint: 

It has been my understanding that dependents under the age of 18 years of age were not allowed to drive on Incirlik. As a parent of a teenager I have tried to teach them that integrity is very important and that rules, no matter if we dislike them should be followed.

During the past year I have witnessed a dependent of base leadership driving on base regularly. Other dependants say, "Rank has its privileges." What are other dependents that have a driver's license learning from this?

Would you please provide clarification on the appropriate age for drivers on Incirlik? Thank you!

Response: 

I understand the confusion and thank you for the question! It is true that no new drivers, under the age of 18 are allowed to operate a motor vehicle on Incirlik however, anybody over the age of 16 with a valid stateside driver's license may.

According to Incirlik Air Base Supplement to Air Force Instruction 31-204, "All dependents under the age of 18 with a current stateside driver's license are authorized to drive in Turkey with a notarized Turkish translation or International Drivers License. Learners permits are not honored nor can anyone under 18 be issued a Turkish drivers license." 

The dependent referenced in your question does indeed meet all licensing requirements and is in fact a legal driver.