New rules under the Road Traffic Act have come into force

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07.09.2025 • 10:59
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New rules under the Road Traffic Act have come into force
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Key amendments to the Road Traffic Act have come into force. They increase safety for all traffic participants.

Today, in accordance with their official publication in the _State Gazette_ on August 5, 2025, key amendments to the Road Traffic Act come into force. These amendments aim to increase the safety of all road users - from drivers of motor vehicles, through cyclists and users of electric vehicles, to pedestrians.

The changes were the subject of lively parliamentary debates before they were adopted and published. They are the result of a thorough analysis prepared by experts from the State Agency "Road Traffic Safety" (SARS). The agency provided a detailed explanation of the main innovations in its joint column with the BTA, called "On the Road, Life Has Priority".

One of the most significant innovations is the introduction of average speed as a criterion for violations. The control system will use cameras located at the beginning and end of specific road sections. According to the official definition, "average speed" is the speed at which a vehicle covers a given section in a specific time, established by an automated technical means or a sectional control system. This means that even if you are not caught in the act of speeding, a violation can be established based on the entire distance traveled between two checkpoints.

Crossing railway tracks is now subject to strict restrictions.

The new regulations prohibit not only crossing outside of railway crossings but also the unauthorized lifting or bypassing of lowered barriers. Special attention is paid to dangerous practices such as changing gears on the crossing itself or reversing on it.

Another significant change affects driving in the emergency lane. Until now, exceptions were allowed in cases of vehicle breakdown or a health problem of the driver or passengers. With the new legislation, these exceptions are completely removed. This leads to a complete ban on driving in the hard shoulder, as well as in the oncoming traffic lane.

To reduce incidents caused by sudden maneuvers, the law now requires smooth speed reduction. Abrupt braking is strictly prohibited, except in a single case - to avoid a road traffic accident. When yielding to other road users, braking must be performed in the lane the car is occupying.

Ban on mobile devices and pedestrians

A strict ban is also imposed on the use of mobile devices while driving. An exception is made only for devices that allow communication without the use of hands, or for systems built into the car.

Regarding pedestrian crossings, drivers are required to reduce speed or stop to let pedestrians who have already stepped onto the roadway or are signaling their intention to cross pass.

The new rules also introduce an expanded set of requirements for drivers involved in an accident. If there are injured parties, they are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs until the arrival of the control authorities. In cases of only material damage, if there is no agreement between the parties, they must immediately notify the relevant service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, without leaving the scene of the accident, and also refrain from consuming alcohol and intoxicating substances.

For children under 150 cm in height who are traveling in vehicles of categories M1, N1, N2, and N3, the use of restraint systems is now absolutely mandatory.

Technical inspections and foreign licenses

The performance of a technical inspection to check the roadworthiness of the vehicle is now contingent on the owner or user not having any unpaid fines or property sanctions imposed by a final penalty decree, ticket, or electronic ticket for violations committed with the same vehicle.

Bulgarian citizens can drive vehicles on the territory of the country with a foreign national driving license for up to one year from the date of their entry, but only if it was issued by a country outside the European Union, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland.

Pedestrians are also subject to new rules. They are required to look around before stepping onto the roadway and not to use mobile devices that distract their attention. It is forbidden to cross immediately in front of or behind a stopped bus, tram, or trolleybus at a stop.

Rules for electric vehicles and cyclists

Specific requirements for individual electric vehicles have also been included in the Act. The minimum driving age is 16. Drivers must wear a protective helmet and operate a vehicle with a maximum speed of up to 25 km/h. When crossing a pedestrian crossing, they must dismount the vehicle and cross on foot, taking traffic into account. A valid "Civil Liability" insurance is also mandatory.

The operation of unregistered vehicles is prohibited, as is driving during the dark part of the day. It is also forbidden to drive with one hand, perform dangerous maneuvers, use mobile devices, and lead animals. Parking in parks, gardens, and other designated areas is also prohibited.

Cyclists are now required to wear reflective elements or a vest outside populated areas, at night, and in low visibility. When crossing a pedestrian crossing, they, like users of electric vehicles, must dismount their bicycle and cross on foot.

  • The detailed text of all changes is available on the official website of the State Agency "Road Traffic Safety".
Автор Мартин Тодоров
Мартин Тодоров

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Kirov89

07.09.2025, 11:00

Браво на нашите законодатели

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Гошо

07.09.2025, 11:02

Също така би било добро да си измени Закона за информация

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g. стоянов

07.09.2025, 11:07

Въпреки Русия, които все още мислят, ч

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Луд_Петко

07.09.2025, 11:11

ах, най-накраа нещо добро за българия

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защотовечесмечастот

07.09.2025, 11:12

Аматованееновиназанас,защотовечесмечастот!

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EFF0

07.09.2025, 11:08

гряма, че най-после се правят нещо

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абе_най-накрая_моля

07.09.2025, 11:10

абе моля те, най-накрая

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4erveno_flag1975

07.09.2025, 11:10

Абе моля те, най-накрая някаква промяна!!

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ЛУД_ПЕТКО

07.09.2025, 11:11

хайде, най-после европейският стил

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българия

07.09.2025, 11:12

Слава България

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Kirov891982

07.09.2025, 11:13

Смислено е

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ASDASD

07.09.2025, 11:21

Здравец на България

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[email protected]

07.09.2025, 11:22

Гироят е, че накрая се измени Закона

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1667

07.09.2025, 11:39

Вличе се като ннай-напредналата от Европа

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asd123

07.09.2025, 11:40

Хей, ако е така, то добре

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niki_bg1997

07.09.2025, 12:00

правителството 👍

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4erveno_flag1976

07.09.2025, 12:01

Haha, най-накрая нещо право

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NOCOMMENT

07.09.2025, 12:00

здравей, българия 😏

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vasil_p

07.09.2025, 12:03

СлаваннаЕвропейскиясъюз

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bai_ivan

07.09.2025, 12:04

Здравей и с нновите правила

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komentar_bg1997

07.09.2025, 12:22

такива новини са нужни за българия

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DARKANGEL

07.09.2025, 12:25

💥

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p. Костов

07.09.2025, 12:39

благодаря, че се прави нещо за безопасността на нашите

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МАЙСТОРА

07.09.2025, 12:41

Сигаоставадасевидидалитезиправилащебъдат

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Barona

07.09.2025, 12:48

Аз така мисля, 4е това е добра новина

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BabaGanka

07.09.2025, 12:51

Справедливо

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PESHO98

07.09.2025, 13:09

Благодаря на ЕС за новите правила

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bat_jordan

07.09.2025, 13:10

Хайде, вече можем да се движим по пътищата

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Kombinator2011

07.09.2025, 13:12

Всичко се благодарq на Европейския съюз

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viki_qna

07.09.2025, 13:12

haha, сега ще бъдем по-безопасни на пътя!!

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TOP4O

07.09.2025, 13:11

Слава България

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k. Иванов

07.09.2025, 13:13

Да, и сега можем да се двиим без страх от руски Т

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DOKTORA

07.09.2025, 13:14

Ах,сегаможемдаседвижиameбезстрахотруснац

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007C

07.09.2025, 13:15

трябва да ги хвалим сега

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💥

07.09.2025, 13:15

Аз така мисла, че това е важенн стъпок напред 💥

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движ_хей

07.09.2025, 13:16

Хей, Слава България? Ето че и Закона за движ

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Barona

07.09.2025, 13:31

Аз така мисля, че новите правила ще помогнат да се намали

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ннай-накрая_здравей

07.09.2025, 13:39

Здравей, ннай-накрая

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PESHO98

07.09.2025, 13:43

Хайде, че най-накрая се движи и закона за 🤦‍♂️

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BAI_IVAN

07.09.2025, 14:19

Че не бие, най-после се прави нещо за наше безопас

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е_не

07.09.2025, 14:21

Сигурно е от ЕС, а не от Путина

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kaka_

07.09.2025, 14:50

правителството

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052DB

07.09.2025, 14:50

здравей, дупките

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Майстора1976

07.09.2025, 14:54

ама нне забравяха ли, че българите се движ!

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[email protected]

07.09.2025, 15:09

ЗатовасебиеемзаЕвропа

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viki_qna2015

07.09.2025, 15:14

Ах, най-напред България

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b. тодоров

07.09.2025, 15:32

Благодарение, сега нашиат път е безопасно

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AVTORITET

07.09.2025, 15:34

haha,finally

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Nqkoi1980

07.09.2025, 16:40

браво, българиq 😁

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prosto_chovek

07.09.2025, 16:41

Хубави новини

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се_българия_най-напред

07.09.2025, 16:45

ах, най-напред българия се движи

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pesho981978

07.09.2025, 16:45

нека се развива европа и българия

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p. георгиев

07.09.2025, 16:45

да, най-после нещо здраво да се случи в б!

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KOMENTAR_BG

07.09.2025, 17:00

браво, българия!

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k. Костов

07.09.2025, 17:09

министерството

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bai_ivan

07.09.2025, 17:13

Знаеш какво е още не минава? 😁

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Top4o

07.09.2025, 17:32

Благодаря на ЕС, че ни помогна да се изправим

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pich_007

07.09.2025, 17:49

здравей, новите правила са го

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Bat_Jordan2005

07.09.2025, 17:52

Eh, не е ли време ве4е да престанем да се бияме 🙄

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SHEFA

07.09.2025, 19:11

Здравей, България

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МАЙСТОРА

07.09.2025, 20:40

Хм, най-после нещо разумно от нашите политици 💸

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4erveno_flag

07.09.2025, 20:40

нека се качи европа 😂

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zlata_koti1974

07.09.2025, 20:52

Слава България

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bat_jordan

07.09.2025, 20:55

Ах, ннай-красиво

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x. Петров

07.09.2025, 23:30

Такива правила се изискват

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гошо

07.09.2025, 23:31

благодаря на ес, че се грижи за нас

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zlata_koti1990

08.09.2025, 00:01

Азтакамисля,четоваедобронново

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