Correct, Turkish driving licenses DO need to be renewed by January 2020. I renewed mine in August.
Originally I was told that I would have to go for an hearing test and an eye test. However, not so. I went to the Devlet Hastanasi in Alanya and they told me to go see the local family Doctor near to were we live in Konakli.
So I did. Took my old license, passport, and long term residence card. He did whatever he did on his computer and printed out a paper. He then told me to take it to the Nufus Office to get my new license.
I said to him...…" Bur don't I have to have eye test and hearing test first?) He said...…"No. just go to Nufus Office, you will get your new license through the post" So, went to the office and no problem, had my fingerprints taken and signed some papers. Then was told that I would get it about 4 days later by post which it did. Butt007:28:
PS Did not have to go to the police, but did take 4 new photos