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	== References ==		== References ==

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	[[Category:European Union countries]]		[[Category:European Union countries]]
	[[Category:European Economic Area countries]]		[[Category:European Economic Area countries]]

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	=== Electric vehicle chargers ===		=== Electric vehicle chargers ===

	You can find electric car and PHEVs chargers in ~~Italy~~ at [https://www.lemnet.org/en lemnet.org], also available for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.incowia.lemnet&hl=en ~~Andorid~~] and [https://apps.apple.com/de/app/lemnet/id820365520?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 iOS]		You can find electric car and PHEVs chargers in Bulgaria at [https://www.lemnet.org/en lemnet.org], also available for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.incowia.lemnet&hl=en Android] and [https://apps.apple.com/de/app/lemnet/id820365520?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 iOS]

	== Road user charges ==		== Road user charges ==

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	=== Fuel types ===		=== Fuel types ===

	# Unleaded petrol / gasoline <br> Common [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating octane ratings]are 92, 95 and 98 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating#Research_Octane_Number_(RON) RON], with them called A92, A95 and A98 at the pump. Big suppliers also offer 100 octane petrol, as Shell offers V-Power racing for example.		# Unleaded petrol / gasoline.<br> Common [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating octane ratings] are 92, 95 and 98 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating#Research_Octane_Number_(RON) RON], with them called A92, A95 and A98 at the pump. Big suppliers also offer 100 octane petrol, as Shell offers V-Power racing for example.
	# Diesel. (Bulgarian: “Дизел” \| Transliteration: dizel).		# Diesel. (Bulgarian: “Дизел” \| Transliteration: dizel).
	# LPG. Local names are автогаз, Пропан бутан. A [https://www.mylpg.eu/stations/bulgaria/list/ list of stations that offer LPG] can be found by following the previous link.		# LPG. Local names are автогаз and Пропан бутан. A [https://www.mylpg.eu/stations/bulgaria/list/ list of stations that offer LPG] can be found by following the previous link.
	# CNG. A [http://cngeurope.com/countries/bulgaria/ list of CNG stations] can be found by clicking the link at the start of the sentence.		# CNG. A [http://cngeurope.com/countries/bulgaria/ list of CNG stations] can be found by clicking the link at the start of the sentence.

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	== Urban Access Regulations ==		== Urban Access Regulations ==

	There are no restrictions for light vehicles in Bulgaria. There are only ~~restriction~~ for vehicles over 4 t in Sofia.		There are no restrictions for light vehicles in Bulgaria. There are only restrictions for vehicles over 4 t in Sofia.

	== References ==		== References ==

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{{Meta country description}}== Handedness of road traffic ==

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria Bulgaria] is a right-hand traffic country.

== Speed Limits ==

The general speed limits in Bulgaria are presented in the table:<ref>Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, [https://www.mrrb.bg/en/road-traffic-act/ "Road traffic act"], ''Chapter two. ROAD TRAFFIC RULES, Section IV. Speed and distance. Reduction of the speed, Art. 21. (1)'', 30 Jul 2019</ref><ref>Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, [https://www.mrrb.bg/en/road-traffic-act/ "Road traffic act"], ''Chapter four. CAPACITY OF THE DRIVERS OF ROAD VEHICLES, Art. 150a'', 30 Jul 2019</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ General Speed limits in km/h (mph)
! Type of vehicle !! Populated areas !! Rural areas !! High-speed roads !! Motorways
|-
| Motorcycles and three-wheel vehicles<ref group="note">In other words motorcycles that need a European driving license of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_driving_licence#Categories_valid_in_all_EEA_member_states Class] A owned by the rider</ref> || 50 (31)|| 80 (49) || 90 (55) || 100 (62)
|-
| Vehicles ≤ 3,5 t [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_combined_weight_rating GCWR] and ≤ 9 seats and a trailer < 750 kg GCWR<ref group="note">In other words vehicles that need a European driving license of Class B owned by the driver</ref> || 50 (31) || 90 (55) || 120 (74) || 140 (86)
|-
| Vehicles ≤ 3,5 t GCWR and ≤ 9 seats and a trailer or semi-trailer > 750 kg GCWR and ≤ 3,5 t GCWR<ref group="note">In other words vehicles that need a European driving license of Class BE owned by the driver</ref> || 50 (31) || 70 (43) || 90 (55) || 100 (62)
|}

'''Notes''':
<references group="note"/>

== Documents ==

# Driver's license. Licenses are valid if they meet the following requirements:<ref>Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, [https://www.mrrb.bg/en/road-traffic-act/ "Road traffic act"], ''Chapter four. CAPACITY OF THE DRIVERS OF ROAD VEHICLES, Art. 161'', 30 Jul 2019</ref>
## the driving license is issued by a Member State of the European Union, or by another State – party to the agreement on the European Economic Area, or by the Confederation of Switzerland,
## the driving license is accompanied by an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Driving_Permit International Driving Permit] (IDP),
## the driving license is accompanied by a legalized translation in Bulgarian,
## the country, where it has been issued is a party to the Agreement between the countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Agreement about the statute of their armed forces.
# Registration certificate.
# Roadworthiness (technical inspection) certificate.
# Certificate of Motor Insurance plus International Motor Insurance Card (Green Card). At least third party insurance is required.

== Items required in cars or with motorcycles ==

Three and four wheel vehicles in Bulgaria shall be equipped with:<ref>Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, [https://www.mrrb.bg/en/road-traffic-act/ "Road traffic act"], ''Chapter three. VEHICLES, Art. 139. (2)'', 30 Jul 2019</ref>

# Warning triangle.
# First-aid kit.
# Fire extinguisher.
# High visibility reflective vest.

== Winter conditions ==

Vehicles should be equipped with tires designed for winter conditions or with tires with a tread depth of at least 4 mm during the period from November 15 to March 1.<ref>Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, [https://www.mrrb.bg/en/road-traffic-act/ "Road traffic act"], ''Chapter three. VEHICLES, Art. 139. (1)'', 30 Jul 2019</ref>
The use of snow chains is only permitted when the conditions of the road make them necessary.<ref name="chains and studded tires">Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, [https://www.mrrb.bg/en/road-traffic-act/ "Road traffic act"], ''Chapter two. ROAD TRAFFIC RULES, Section I. General rules, Art. 9. (1)'', 30 Jul 2019</ref>

=== Studded tires ===

The use of studded tires is prohibited in Bulgaria.<ref name="chains and studded tires"></ref>

== Headlights ==

The use of low beam (dipped) headlights is compulsory all day long, including during daytime.<ref>Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, [https://www.mrrb.bg/en/road-traffic-act/ "Road traffic act"], ''Chapter two. ROAD TRAFFIC RULES, Section XVII. Using lights, Art. 70. (3)'', 30 Jul 2019</ref>

== Filling stations ==

Stations' attendants are the ones who operate the fuel dispensers in Bulgaria, filling the car with the fuel of your choice. You can pay in cash or by using a debit/credit card after you have your car filled, in the station's office. Self-service stations are not common in Bulgaria.

=== Fuel types ===

# Unleaded petrol / gasoline <br> Common [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating octane ratings]are 92, 95 and 98 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating#Research_Octane_Number_(RON) RON], with them called A92, A95 and A98 at the pump. Big suppliers also offer 100 octane petrol, as Shell offers V-Power racing for example.
# Diesel. (Bulgarian: “Дизел” | Transliteration: dizel).
# LPG. Local names are автогаз, Пропан бутан. A [https://www.mylpg.eu/stations/bulgaria/list/ list of stations that offer LPG] can be found by following the previous link.
# CNG. A [http://cngeurope.com/countries/bulgaria/ list of CNG stations] can be found by clicking the link at the start of the sentence.

=== Fuel prices ===

A comparison of prices as well as the exact locations of filling stations in Bulgaria can be found here: https://bg.fuelo.net/?lang=en

The information is also available for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kajda.fuelio Android] and [https://apps.apple.com/cz/app/fuelo/id1082996873 iOS].

=== Electric vehicle chargers ===

You can find electric car and PHEVs chargers in Italy at [https://www.lemnet.org/en lemnet.org], also available for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.incowia.lemnet&hl=en Andorid] and [https://apps.apple.com/de/app/lemnet/id820365520?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 iOS]

== Road user charges ==

=== Electronic vignette ===

All vehicles up to 3,5 t, with the exception of motorcycles, should have a vignette in order to travel on all national roads in Bulgaria. The only roads where a vignette is not compulsory are municipal roads. Since the start of 2019 the paper vignette has been replaced by an electronic version.

You can register for an [https://web.bgtoll.bg/Evignette/ValidityPeriod?vignetteVehicleTypeID=1 e-vignette for light vehicles ≤ 3,5 t] by following the previous link for periods of 1 weekend (valid from Friday 12:00 p.m. to Sunday 11:59 p.m), 1 week, 1 month, 1 quarter or 1 year. Prices are listed in lev. You can select the language of the website at its top right corner.
Alternative you can pay for the [https://web.bgtoll.bg/Evignette/CreateByBankTransfer e-vignette by bank transfer].

You can [https://web.bgtoll.bg/TollProduct check the validity period] of your e-vignette in the previous link.

== Urban Access Regulations ==

There are no restrictions for light vehicles in Bulgaria. There are only restriction for vehicles over 4 t in Sofia.

== References ==

[[Category:European Union countries]]
[[Category:European Economic Area countries]]