Traffic Police Department

Bulgaria: Nearly 30% of Drivers in Sofia drive Under the Influence

Almost 30% of the drivers who operate motor vehicles in Sofia do so after being under the influence of intoxicating substances. Commissioner Tencho Tenev, head of the Traffic Police Department - Sofia, said this during his hearing in the Sofia Municipal Council. These are young people between 18 and 40 years old. "The young generation does not comply with anything," said Tenev.

Bulgarian Road Police Launches 5-Day Operation “Resorts”

As of today and until 23 February, a new specialized police operation is underway to ensure compliance with road traffic rules, with a different focus in different regions of the country. This was announced by Chief Inspector Lachezar Bliznakov from the Traffic Police Department with the National Police General Directorate.

Bulgaria: New Legislative Changes Protect Sellers of Second Hand Cars

By 2023, the title owner of an already sold car will be able to request a certificate from the Traffic Police that the property has been transferred.

Bulgarian Deputies finally passed amendments to the Roads Act, which aim to protect used car sellers from being charged with crimes committed by the new owner, who did not transfer the car to his name.

Change in Traffic in Sofia because of the Visit of the Croatian President

Traffic organization change is being introduced in connection with the Croatian President's visit, the Sofia Municipality announced.
 
It is forbidden to stay and park  vehicles from 12:00 on April 3 until the departure of the delegation on April 4 in the parking lot of Sofia Hotel Balkan.
 

Bulgarian MPs Adopted Changes to the Road Traffic Act at First Reading

On 14th of June, the Bulgarian Parliament adopted at first reading the amendments to the Road Traffic Act with the votes of GERB, Bulgarian socialist Party (BSP) and United Patriots. The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) and Volya party abstained, reported BNT. 

The law provides for removing the signs that warn drivers for speed cameras on the road.

Commissar Tencho Tenev: I Recommend Drivers To Be More Careful Today

"Because of the big homecoming today, I recommend to people to drive more carefully and to hold the needed distance on the road", said the commissar Tencho Tenev, the Chief of the Traffic Police Department, for Focus News Agency.

He also explained that 80 percent of the road incidents in Sofia are due to a non-compliance with the distance and with the speed.

Bulgaria's Traffic Police To Remove Licence Plates of Drunk Drivers' Cars

Traffic police will remove the license plates of cars of drivers caught drunk, on drugs, without a driving license or if they refuse to give a breath sample.

The purpose of this measure is to prevent drivers from using the vehicle again.

The strict sanctions were adopted at second reading by the parliamentary Transport Commission.