RULES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT
In force from 01.06.1996
Adopted by CMD N 36 of 05.03.1996
Prom. SG. 25/22 Mar 1996, Corr. SG. 72/23 Aug 1996, Amend. SG. 32/18 Apr 2006, Amend. SG. 46/12 Jun 2007, Amend. SG. 34/1 Apr 2008, Amend. SG. 44/9 May 2008, Amend. SG. 53/10 Jun 2008, Amend. SG. 45/16 Jun 2009, Amend. SG. 63/16 Aug 2011, Amend. SG. 60/7 Aug 2012, Amend. and suppl. SG. 13/17 Feb 2015, amend. SG. 9/27 Jan 2023, amend. SG. 107/29 Dec 2023
Chapter one.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Art. 1. These Rules shall provide for the application of the Road Traffic Act.
Art. 2. A road user is any person, who is on the road and who, by his action or inaction, influences traffic on the road. These include drivers, passengers, pedestrians and persons, working on the road.
Art. 3. Road users shall:
1. obey traffic rules;
2. protect people's lives and health;
3. not create hazards or obstructions to traffic;
4. not cause property damage;
5. not throw or leave on the road objects or substances, which endanger other road users and, where they have failed to do so, take the necessary measures to remove them or warn other road users.
Art. 4. Vehicles on the road must have a driver, be technically sound and duly registered in the appropriate manner.
Art. 5. The driver of a motor vehicle must hold a driving licence, valid for the category of motor vehicle he is driving.
Art. 6. (1) Legal and natural persons, who manage the road shall be obliged to:
1. use road equipment, that meets the requirements of the relevant standardisation documents;
2. install or modify the accessories, referred to in item 1 only according to a design, approved by the competent authorities;
3. maintain the traffic organisation as defined and agreed by the competent authorities;
4. take timely measures to remove obstacles on the road and to ensure safe traffic conditions.
(2) Road signs, traffic lights and other road appurtenances, the erection of which has been necessitated by a temporary change in road conditions or the introduction of temporary restrictions or prohibitions, shall be removed by the appropriate authorities, as soon as they are no longer required.
Art. 7. (1) On road signs, traffic lights and other means of signalling, as well as on the structures for fixing them, shall be prohibited to place any objects or devices, unrelated to them and to the purpose, for which they are used.
(2) Posters, propaganda materials, illuminated fixtures, and other means of attracting attention shall be placed only in the places, designated by the owners of the road, in coordination with the authorities of the Ministry of the Interior. These materials must:
1. not resemble traffic signs or other traffic control devices;
2. not reduce the visibility or effectiveness of traffic signs and other traffic control devices;
3. not dazzle road users.
Art. 8. Road signs, traffic lights, road markings, supplementary and other means of signalling shall comply with the relevant requirements of the standardisation documents.
Chapter two.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ROAD VEHICLES
Art. 9. A road vehicle shall be permitted to be driven on the roads, if it complies with the requirements for operation, specified by the manufacturer, with these Rules and with the Ordinances, referred to in Art. 8, Para. 3 and Art. 36 Para. 3 of the Road Traffic Act.
Art. 10. (1) A motor vehicle or trailer, towed by it is not roadworthy if it has any of the following faults or defects:
1. on the main brake system:
a) uniform braking of all wheels is not ensured, as well as the necessary braking forces for each wheel;
b) there are poorly secured assemblies or parts;
c) there is friction of piping and rubber joints in other structural components of the vehicle;
d) there is a brake fluid or air leak;
e) the performance of the wheel brakes does not comply with regulatory requirements;
f) trailers, that do not have a service brake, are without an auxiliary connection or the brake is faulty;
g) there are worn brake pads;
2. on the hydraulic braking system, apart from the faults, mentioned in item 1:
a) the free pedal travel is different from the prescribed standard values;
b) the brake fluid level in the reservoir is below normal;
c) the vacuum amplifier does not work;
d) there are faults with the brake master cylinder, one of the wheel brake cylinders, the lines or their connections;
e) the pressure regulator for the individual wheel brake mechanisms is defective;
3. on the pneumatic brake system, apart from the faults mentioned in point 1:
a) the compressor does not provide the necessary air pressure to power the unit;
b) the moisture removal device in the compressed air is defective;
c) there is a defective, unregulated or isolated: four-way crane; pressure regulator; main brake crane; crane for adjusting the braking effort of the combination of road vehicles according to the load or tractor-trailer crane;
d) there are defective, unadjusted or isolated wheel brakes;
e) the air supply connection between the tractor and trailer does not comply with the relevant requirements of the standardisation documents;
f) there is unacceptable wear on the pivots and ratchets of the wheel brakes;
g) the eccentric stroke of one of the wheel brakes does not comply with the prescribed values;
h) there are faulty or isolated locking cylinders;
4. on the parking brake system - the performance of the braking system does not correspond to the prescribed normative values;
5. on the steering:
a) the steering clearance does not comply with the prescribed values;
b) the steering wheel rotation forces do not comply with the prescribed regulatory values;
c) there are loose, unsecured or damaged assemblies and parts;
d) the pneumatic or hydro booster is defective;
e) there are assemblies or parts repaired by welding, heating or brazing;
f) the values of the mounting angles of the steered wheels do not comply with the prescribed standards;
6. on the frame, cab, body and additional equipment:
a) there is damage or deformation to the frame, cab or bodywork, which may affect the safe movement of the vehicle;
b) there are defective door locks or latches and, on trucks, defective hood latches;
c) has broken or damaged exterior glazing or glazing, that does not meet the relevant requirements of the standardisation documents;
d) there are faults in the control mechanisms;
e) the seat belts or their anchorages are missing or damaged on the vehicles, for which they are intended;
f) the prescribed rear-view mirrors are missing or damaged;
g) the wipers don't work;
h) the glass cleaning device does not work;
i) the odometer or tachograph of motor vehicles engaged in public transport is defective or not graduated;
j) the speedometer is defective;
k) the device for sound signal is faulty;
l) the towing device of the vehicle or trailer or the towing device of the tractor or semi-trailer is defective;
m) the rear fender skirts of trucks, buses, trolleybuses and trailers are damaged;
n) number plates are damaged or illegible;
o) there is no fire extinguisher or it is defective;
p) there is no first aid kit;
q) no reflective triangle or defective;
r) there are no the necessary identification signs;
7. on the power transmission:
a) the clutch is not straightened;
b) there are hard-engaging or self-locking gears;
c) the PTO shaft or half shafts are damaged;
d) the main transmission or differential is damaged;
8. on the suspension - there is a damaged spring, shock absorber or one of the elements of the air suspension;
9. on the wheels and tires:
a) the tyre does not correspond in size, pressure, load and speed to the make and model of the vehicle;
b) the tire has tears;
c) the wheel rim is damaged or deformed, the wheel rim attachment to the wheel hub is missing or damaged;
d) the tread depth of car and motorcycle tyres is less than 1.6 mm;
e) there are vulcanised or retreaded front tyres;
f) the wheels of the car are not balanced;
10. on the engine:
a) the content of pollutants in the exhaust gases and, in the case of diesel engines, the degree of opacity does not comply with the prescribed regulatory values;
b) the noise level does not comply with the prescribed limits;
c) there is a fuel leak;
d) the radio interference does not comply with the prescribed regulatory values;
11. on the electrical system - there are damaged wires or the fuses do not meet the regulatory requirements;
12. on the lighting system:
a) the number, type, colour and position of the prescribed lamps have been changed, with the exception of the fog lamps;
b) the lights are not adjusted;
c) the main beam, dipped-beam, main-beam headlamps or stop lamps are not lit;
d) signposts don't work;
e) the intended reflectors are missing;
f) the rear number plate is insufficiently illuminated.
(2) A motor vehicle for the public carriage of passengers shall be technically defective when, in addition to the conditions specified in par. 1 and has any of the following faults or defects:
1. the control or automatic door opening and closing mechanisms are defective;
2. the seats are faulty, missing or damaged;
3. the floor or body steps are damaged;
4. the heating or ventilation is faulty or harmful gases are emitted into the cabin;
5. the emergency exit system is defective or not equipped in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements.
Art. 11. (1) (Corr. – SG, 72/96) In the event of any of the technical faults referred to in Art. 10, Para. 1, item 1, letters (d) and (e), item 2, letter (d), item 3, letters (a) and (c), item 5, letter (c), item 6, letters (f), (g) - during rain or snowfall, and letter (m), item 7, letters (a), (c) and (d), item 9, letter (c), item 10, letter (c) and item 12, letter (c) - at night and in reduced visibility, the driver must stop the vehicle or trailer until the fault has been rectified.
(2) In other cases, where a technical fault occurs while the vehicle is in motion and it is impossible to rectify the fault on the spot, the driver shall be allowed to move the vehicle on his own or tow the trailer to a garage or workshop. In this case, the movement may take place only if the driver has ensured the necessary safety of the movement.
Art. 12. The motor vehicle shall be free from any object on the inside or outside, which obstructs visibility or distracts the driver, or objects with sharp protruding edges or parts ,which constitute a danger to the driver, passengers or other road users.
Art. 13. The use of curtains on the windscreens and rear window is prohibited. Curtains may be fitted to the rear door windows only if rear-view mirrors are fitted on both sides of the vehicle.
Art. 14. Every bicycle must be roadworthy to participate in traffic and have:
1. Brakes;
2. bell and no other sound signal;
3. a device for emitting a white or yellow easily distinguishable light at the front and a red reflector at the rear; a device for emitting a red light at the rear is permitted;
4. white or yellow reflectors or reflectors on the sides of the wheels.
Art. 15. In order to participate in road traffic, every animal-drawn road vehicle must have two yellow reflectors at the front, two red reflectors at the rear and, at night, an illuminated body at the rear left, emitting a white or yellow clearly distinguishable light. The reflectors shall be symmetrically placed on both sides of the vehicle.
Art. 16. In order to participate in road traffic, every wheelchair, whether towed or pushed, must have at least one white or yellow clearly distinguishable light at the front and at least one red light at the rear when moving at night and in reduced visibility. The source of these lights can be one, that is located on the left side of the cart. The lights are optional for wheelchairs less than 1 m wide.
Art. 17. Any vehicle or combination of vehicles on the carriageway, to which the above requirements do not apply shall at night have at least two white or yellow, clearly distinguishable lights at the front and two red lights at the rear.
Art. 18. (1) The following identification signs shall be used to identify road vehicles:
1. Blue or red flashing light - indicates a motor vehicle with a special driving mode.
2. Flashing or blinking yellow light - indicates a motor vehicle which, because of its specific mode of travel, constitutes an obstruction or hazard to traffic on the road.
3. 'Road vehicle assembly' - consisting of three units, emitting an orange light and located above the front of the cab of the towing vehicle.
 
4. "Republic of Bulgaria" - the sign has the shape of an ellipse, white colour, black end stripe and black letters. It shall be placed on the rear vertical part next to the plate with the registration number of vehicles, registered in the Republic of Bulgaria and leaving its territory.
 
5. "Children" - the sign has the shape of a square with orange colour and black end stripe, on which the symbol from the A19 road sign is depicted in black colour. It shall be displayed on the front and rear of motor vehicles carrying organised groups of children.
 
6. "Deaf or deaf-mute driver" - the sign has the shape of a circle, with a yellow colour, a black end stripe and a black symbol. It shall be placed in the lower right-hand corner of the windscreen and in the lower left-hand corner of the rear window of a motor vehicle driven by a deaf or deaf-blind driver.
 
7. "Disabled" - the sign has the shape and image of a D21 road sign. It shall be affixed to the front of the card, issued to disabled persons for the use of motor vehicle facilities when they are drivers or passengers. The card shall be affixed to the lower right-hand corner of the windscreen of the vehicle and shall be removable when not serving the holder.
 
8. "Taxi" - the sign has the shape of a truncated pyramid with white colour, internal illumination and inscription in black colour on both sides. The inscription may be repeated in Latin letters - 'Taxi'. It shall be placed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, on the roof of the taxicab vehicle.
 
9. "Training Car" - the sign is a rectangular sign with a blue colour and a white letter "Y". It shall be affixed to the front and rear vertical sides of the motor vehicle being driven for training purposes. On passenger cars it can be placed on the roof but must be displayed on both sides. The sign shall also be used to identify other vehicles being driven for instructional purposes.
 
10. "Oversized Road Vehicle" - the sign is a rectangular plate with parallel and inclined red and white reflective stripes and the inscription "Oversized" in black. It shall be affixed to the front and rear of a road vehicle which is oversized or carries an oversized load and to the vehicle accompanying it.
 
11. "Dangerous Goods" - the sign is a rectangular sign with a reflective coating in orange, on which the identification code for the degree of danger of the goods is written in black numbers, and below it - the identification code for the type of dangerous goods. It shall be affixed on the front left above the bumper and on the rear left of vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
 
12. "Truck or tractor with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3,5 t and a length exceeding 7,00 m" - the sign shall consist of one (A) or a combination of two (B or C) or four (D) rectangular plates on which are applied parallel and inclined red fluorescent and yellow reflective stripes. It shall be placed at the rear of the vehicle. The number and manner of the plates shall be determined by the configuration and dimensions of the vehicle.
 
13. (Corr. – SG 72/96) 'Trailer or semi-trailer' - the sign shall be one (A) or a combination of two (B or C) or four (D) rectangular retro-reflective plates of yellow colour with a red fluorescent end stripe. It shall be fitted to the rear of the vehicle. The number and manner of the plates shall be determined by the configuration and dimensions of the vehicle.
 
14. "Slow moving vehicle" - the sign is a plate in the shape of an equilateral triangle with bevelled tops and a reflective coating in red with a red fluorescent triangle inscribed in it. It shall be affixed to the rear of slow-moving motor vehicles and trailers attached thereto.
 
15. "Military Column" - the sign has the shape of a rectangle with white colour, the inscription "Military Column" with red colour and the image of a road sign A39. It shall be affixed to the front of the first and to the rear of the last vehicle in the column.
 
16. (New – SG, 32/06, in force from 01.01.2007) "Motor vehicle with installed automotive gas system" - the sign has the shape of an equilateral triangle with reflective yellow colour and red end stripe with inscribed in it the inscription with Latin letters "GAS" and the sign "Caution". It shall be affixed to the rear windscreen on the inside at the top left-hand corner or in a suitable position on the windscreen if the vehicle does not have a rear windscreen.
(2) The identification signs shall comply with the relevant requirements of the standardisation documents.
(3) The specific place of placement on road vehicles, the dimensions of the identification signs and the technical requirements for them shall be determined by the Minister of the Interior in consultation with the departments concerned.
(4) With the permission of the Minister of the Interior, other signs, inscriptions and emblems, other than those, referred to in Para. 1 may be placed on motor vehicles.
Chapter three.
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE AND REGISTRATION NUMBER PLATES
Art. 19. (1) Each registered motor vehicle shall be issued with a registration certificate with indefinite or temporary validity in a form, approved by the Minister of the Interior. The registration certificate with temporary validity shall be of a different colour from the certificate with indefinite validity.
(2) The first page of the certificate shall bear the insignia "Republic of Bulgaria".
(3) The name of the certificate 'Certificate of registration of a motor vehicle' is repeated in French - 'C?rtificat d'immarticulation'.
(4) The certificate shall contain the following data, some of which are indicated by Latin letters:
1. registration N (А);
2. date of initial registration of the vehicle (B);
3. name, surname and forename, unique civil number and address of the owner of the motor vehicle (C);
4. factory make and model (D);
5. type of vehicle;
6. frame/coupe number (Е);
7. N of engine;
8. maximum permissible mass (F);
9. unladen mass (G);
10. load capacity, number of seats;
11. color/s;
12. validity period of the certificate (Н);
13. date of issue of the certificate;
14. signature of a representative of the organisation, issuing the certificate and a stamp;
15. N of certificate.
(5) The particulars of the owner of the motor vehicle, the make and model of the motor vehicle shall be repeated in roman characters.
Art. 20. (1) Registered motor vehicles, with the exception of motorcycles and mopeds, shall display number plates on the front and rear.
(2) On motorcycles and mopeds, as well as on trailers, the number plate shall be affixed at the rear only.
(3) The number plate shall be white in colour, bearing in black letters and numbers the code of the region, where the vehicle is registered, the series and serial number.
(4) The number plate shall comply with the relevant requirements of the standardisation documents.
Chapter four.
CATEGORIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Art. 21. Motor vehicles are divided into the following categories, indicated by Latin letters:
1. category A - motorcycles;
2. category M - mopeds;
3. Category B – vehicles, the maximum permissible mass of which does not exceed 3,500 kg and the number of seats, excluding the driver's seat, does not exceed 8; a trailer with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 750 kg may be attached; the maximum permissible mass of the trailer may not exceed the unladen mass of the towing vehicle;
4. Category C - trucks with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3,500 kg; a trailer with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 750 kg may be attached;
5. category D - vehicles, except trolleybuses, intended for the carriage of passengers with more than eight seats, excluding the driver's seat; a trailer with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 750 kg may be attached to them; articulated buses are also included in this category. The coupling of a trailer is prohibited;
6. category B+E - a combination of road vehicles with a category B towing vehicle and a trailer where:
a) the maximum permissible trailer mass exceeds 750 kg;
b) the maximum permissible mass of the trailer exceeds the unladen mass of the towing vehicle;
7. category C + E - combination of road vehicles with a towing vehicle of category C and a trailer with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 750 kg;
8. category D + E - a combination of road vehicles, towing a motor vehicle of category D and a trailer with a maximum permissible mass, exceeding 750 kg;
9. Category T - wheeled tractors and trolleybuses; trams also belong to this category.
Chapter five.
DRIVING LICENCE
Art. 22. A person, who has successfully passed a test for obtaining the right to drive a motor vehicle shall be issued with a licence, valid for the relevant category in a form, approved by the Minister of the Interior.
Art. 23. (1) The title of the driving licence is repeated in French as 'Permis de conduire'.
(2) The license contains the identification mark "Republic of Bulgaria" and data in the following sequence:
1. last name;
2. name and surname;
3. date of birth, unique citizenship number (UCN);
4. residence;
5. the organisation, issuing the license;
6. date and place of issue of the license;
7. the validity period of the license;
8. N of the license;
9. signature of a representative of the organisation, issuing the license and a stamp;
10. signature of the driver;
11. the category or categories of motor vehicles, for which the licence is valid.
(3) The licence shall bear a photograph of the driver and the stamp of the organisation, issuing the licence.
(4) The particulars, contained in paragraphs 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 of the licence shall be repeated in roman characters.
Art. 24. A driving licence, issued in another country shall be valid in the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria if that country is a contracting party to the Convention on Road Traffic (Vienna, 1968) and provided that the licence complies with the requirements for licences, laid down by the Convention or is accompanied by a legalised translation.
Art. 25. (1) The International Driving Licence in the form, shown in the Annex shall be valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria when issued by another country.
(2) An International Driving Licence is issued to a Bulgarian citizen upon presentation of a valid national licence. This licence is not valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.
Chapter six.
RIGHTS FOR DRIVING VEHICLES
Art. 26. (1) Every driver shall be entitled to drive a motor vehicle of the category, for which he holds a driving licence, and a driver holding a driving licence of category T - only a vehicle of the type specified in the driving licence.
(2) A driver, entitled to drive motor vehicles of category A, B or T shall also be entitled to drive motor vehicles of category M.
(3) A driver, entitled to drive a motor vehicle of category C shall also be entitled to drive a motor vehicle of category B.
Art. 27. A category D driving licence shall only be issued to a driver, who has acquired the right to drive category C motor vehicles.
Art. 28. (1) In order to move a self-propelled machine on the roads, its driver must hold a licence to operate that machine and a licence to drive a motor vehicle in any of the categories, specified in Art. 21.
(2) The requirements of Para. 1 shall not apply to drivers of small-size self-propelled machinery.
Chapter seven.
SIGNALS OF TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
Art. 29. (1) A traffic controller is a person, charged with regulating traffic by giving certain signals.
(2) The traffic regulator shall carry mandatory distinctive signs, by which road users can easily recognise him and see him well both during the day and at night. He may use a regulatory baton and/or a police whistle and, when regulating traffic during road works, a red flag.
(3) The signals of the traffic controller are the following body and hand positions:
1. right hand raised vertically - means "Attention, stop!". This does not apply to those drivers who, at the time this signal is given, are so close to the traffic controller, that they cannot stop without creating a traffic danger. When this signal is given at an intersection, road users, who have entered the intersection must clear it;
2. arm or arms, extended horizontally out to the side - after giving this signal, the traffic controller may lower his arm or arms. The signal means:
a) "Crossing is permitted" for drivers, who are opposite the traffic controller’s left or right shoulder and will cross straight ahead or turn right, and for pedestrians, who wish to cross in front of the controller’s chest or behind;
b) "Passing prohibited" for all other road users;
3. right hand extended horizontally forward means:
a) "Crossing is permitted" for drivers, who are opposite the traffic controller's left shoulder and for pedestrians, who wish to cross behind him;
b) "Passing prohibited" for all other road users.
(4) In addition to the signals, referred to in Para. 3, the traffic controller may use additional intelligible gestures to give other instructions to road users.
Chapter eight.
TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Art. 30. (1) Traffic lights are used to regulate the movement of vehicles and pedestrians. They have illuminated fields with certain: location, colour, shape and symbols on them. With the illuminated fields, light signals with a certain meaning are given to road users.
(2) Depending on their purpose, traffic lights are used to regulate the movement of:
1. road vehicles at intersections, pedestrian crossings, bottlenecks and other road sections;
2. vehicles in a separate lane;
3. (amend. - SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015 г.) vehicles on regular public passenger transport lines;
4. pedestrians;
5. road vehicles on a railway crossing.
Art. 31. (1) Traffic lights with 3 illuminated fields are used to regulate the movement of vehicles at intersections, pedestrian crossings, bottlenecks and other sections of the road, with which non-blinking light signals with red, yellow and green light colours are given.
(2) The light fields are arranged vertically, with the red light field at the top, the yellow light field in the middle and the green light field at the bottom.
(3) The illuminated fields have the shape of a circle. The illuminated field for the green light may have the shape of an arrow(s) on a black background, but in this case the illuminated fields for the red and yellow light have the outline of the same arrow(s) applied to them. The arrow, corresponding to the direction of straight ahead is pointing upwards.
(4) Where the illuminating field for the green light of a traffic signal with 3 illuminating fields is in the form of an arrow(s) and the illuminating fields of the red and yellow lights have the outline of the same arrow(s), the meaning of the signals of that traffic signal shall relate only to the direction(s) indicated by the arrow(s).
(5) A traffic light with 3 illuminated fields, on which the illuminated field for the green light is in the shape of an arrow (arrows) and the illuminated fields for the red and yellow lights have the outline of the same arrow (arrows) shall be used only when the signals for passing and stopping are not given simultaneously to all vehicles at an entrance to the intersection. In this case, the configuration of the arrows in the illuminated fields of the individual traffic lights of this entrance shall correspond to the permitted traffic directions of the individual traffic lanes and a traffic light, whose illuminated field for the green light is in the shape of a circle shall not be placed at this entrance to the intersection.
(6) The sequence of light signals from a traffic light shall be as follows: red light - red and yellow lights simultaneously - green light - yellow light.
(7) Light signals have the following meaning:
 
1. red light - means "Passing is prohibited". Drivers of road vehicles must not cross the 'stop line' or, if there is no stop line, cross the line, on which the traffic light is placed. When a traffic signal is placed in the middle of an intersection, drivers must not enter the intersection or the crosswalk;
 
2. simultaneously illuminated red and yellow light - means "Passing is prohibited". This signal warns drivers, that a green signal is about to be given;
 
3. green light - means "Passing is permitted". But when this signal is given at an intersection, it prevents drivers from entering the intersection if, once they enter, they will not be able to leave it until the next signal change;
 
4. yellow light - means "Attention, stop!". This does not only apply to those drivers who, at the time of giving this signal, having been allowed to pass, are so close to the traffic light, that they cannot stop without creating a traffic hazard. When this signal is given at an intersection, drivers entering or within the intersection shall clear the intersection.
(8) Traffic lights shall be placed on the right side of the road. They may be placed above the road, on the left-hand side or in the middle above the junction in order to be noticed in good time.
(9) Where the particular conditions so require, the signals, given by one traffic signal may be repeated by the installation of an additional traffic signal. A repeater signal may be placed above the road, on the left-hand side of the road or at the exit of the junction, but in such a way as not to mislead road users.
Art. 32. At a traffic light with three illuminated fields, there may be an additional illuminated green light field in the shape of an arrow on one or both sides at the level of the illuminated green light field in the shape of a circle. Switching on this light means that drivers can only proceed in the direction, indicated by the arrow, provided that they let through vehicles and pedestrians crossing the junction. This signal shall only be given at the same time as the traffic lights are red and/or yellow.
 
Art. 33. (1) A traffic light is used to regulate the movement of road vehicles in a separate lane by means of non-blinking red and green light signals.
(2) When the illuminated fields of a traffic light are separate, they shall be arranged horizontally, with the red field on the left and the green field on the right.
(3) The illuminating field for the red light has the shape of two obliquely intersecting inclined bars. The illuminating field for the green light has the shape of an arrow, pointing downwards.
(4) Light signals have the following meaning:
 
1. red light - means "Lane traffic prohibited";
 
2. green light - means "Lane traffic is permitted".
(5) When both lights are not illuminated, the direction of traffic in the lane shall be indicated by traffic sign D1, specifying the number of lanes and the directions of traffic in them, and when there is no such sign - traffic in the lane, over which the traffic light is placed shall be prohibited.
(6) The traffic light to regulate the movement of vehicles on a separate lane shall be placed in the centre above the lane.
Art. 34. (1) (Amend. – SG,13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) A traffic light with 4 illuminated fields, 3 of which are horizontally placed side by side and the fourth is placed in the middle below them, may be used to regulate the movement of vehicles of regular public passenger transport lines. With these illuminated fields, unblinking light signals of moon-white colour are given.
(2) Traffic light signals have the following meaning:
 
1. all upper lights on and lower lights off - entering the junction is prohibited;
 
2. lower light on and upper light above - straight traffic is allowed;
 
3. lower light on and upper right light on - traffic to the right is permitted;
 
4. lower light and upper left light switched on - left traffic is allowed.
(3) Simultaneous signals under points 2, 3 and 4 shall permit passage in the respective directions.
(4) (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Where a traffic light for regulating the movement of vehicles of regular lines of public passenger transport is placed together with a traffic light for regulating the movement of road vehicles at junctions, pedestrian crossings and narrow sections of road, the drivers of vehicles of regular lines of public passenger transport shall comply with the signals of the traffic light for regulating the movement of vehicles of regular lines of public passenger transport.
(5) (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Road traffic light under Para. 1 shall be used to regulate the movement of non-rail vehicles of regular public passenger transport lines only in cases, where there is a dedicated BUS lane for them.
Art. 35. (1) A traffic light with two illuminated fields is used to regulate pedestrian traffic, with red and green unblinking light signals.
(2) The illuminated fields of the traffic light are arranged vertically, with the field for the red light at the top and the field for the green light at the bottom.
(3) The illuminated field for the red light is in the shape of a stationary pedestrian and the illuminated field for the green light is in the shape of a moving pedestrian.
(4) Light signals have the following meaning:
 
1. red light - means "Passing is prohibited". Pedestrians, who are in the carriageway when this signal is given must clear it;
 
2. green light - means "Passing allowed".
(5) (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) (*)) To facilitate blind pedestrians, a green light permitting pedestrians to cross the carriageway shall be accompanied by a sound signal.
Art. 36. (1) For traffic light with one or two illuminated fields in the shape of a circle placed horizontally side by side shall be used to regulate the movement of road vehicles at a level crossing. The traffic light shall be switched on when a train approaches the level crossing.
 
(2) The traffic light shall give a signal, consisting of one or two red lights, flashing consecutively to indicate 'Passing prohibited'.
(3) Traffic lights, used to regulate the movement of road vehicles at a level crossing may also be placed in front of drawbridges, at ferries, ports and at places, where motor vehicles with a special traffic regime enter the road.
Art. 37. A flashing yellow light from a traffic light or other device means "Caution!". Drivers and pedestrians may proceed, but must exercise caution and care.
Chapter nine.
TRAFFIC SIGNS
Art. 38. Traffic signs are:
1. danger warning - group "A";
2. with instructions for road users:
a) Group "B" - on the priority;
b) group "C" - to introduce a ban and to lift a ban;
c) Group "D" - with mandatory prescriptions;
d) group "E" - with special prescriptions;
3. Indicative:
a) group "F" - giving additional information;
b) group "G" - for directions, sites, etc.;
4. additional plates - group "T".
Art. 39. (1) Traffic signs have certain shapes, sizes, colours and symbols.
(2) The dimensions of traffic signs shall be such, that they are visible and easily legible both day and night.
(3) If necessary, the inscriptions in road signs may be repeated in Latin letters.
(4) (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force form 18.05.2015) Traffic signs of groups 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E' and additional means of signalling of group 'C', when placed on road sections with a concentration of traffic accidents, may have an additional outline or rectangular base with a yellow-green fluorescent reflective background. Where traffic signs of these groups are used for temporary traffic organisation and safety on the road, due to construction or repair, maintenance work, emergency situations and the like, the additional outline or rectangular base may have a yellow fluorescent reflective background.
(5) (New – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Traffic signs of groups "G" and "T", used for temporary organisation and safety of traffic on the road, due to construction or repairs, maintenance work, emergency situations and the like may have a yellow background.
(6) (Former Para. 5 – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) The symbols in an individual road sign may change from time to time.
(7) (Former Para. 6 – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) When traffic signs are displayed using illuminated elements, the dark colour shall be allowed to be replaced by a light colour and the light colour shall be replaced by a dark colour. The colour red may not be changed.
(8) (Former Para. 7 – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) The following symbols are used to represent vehicles in traffic signs:
 
- motor vehicle, except motorcycles without sidecars and mopeds;
 
- truck;
 
- bus;
 
- trolley-bus;
 
- tram;
 
- train;
 
- trailer, excluding semi-trailers and single-axle trailers;
 
- trailer;
 
- tractor and self-propelled machine;
 
- motorcycle and moped;
 
- bicycle;
 
- a road vehicle, drawn by animals;
 
- a hand trolley for carrying loads, pulled or pushed by a person;
 
- a road vehicle, carrying dangerous goods;
Art. 40. (1) Traffic signs shall be placed on the right-hand side of the road, opposite the direction of traffic, so that they are easily recognised and perceived by road users in good time. Any sign, placed on the right may be repeated above or on the other side of the road, where local conditions are such, that it is likely not to be seen in time.
(2) Where necessary, traffic signs shall be placed in islands on the carriageway and in the dividing strip of a road with separate traffic lanes.
(3) Traffic signs shall be placed so, as not to interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. They shall not be obscured by each other or by other obstructions, facilities, or appurtenances within the extent of the road.
(4) Traffic signs shall be placed at such a distance from each other, that drivers can carry out the actions, required by them in a timely and safe manner.
(5) No more than 2 different traffic signs and 2 additional signs may be placed at the same location, one under each sign. Exceptionally, up to 3 different traffic signs may be placed at the same location in settlements. This does not apply to traffic signs of group 'G'.
(6) Traffic signs shall be placed one below the other and, when above the carriageway, side by side, in the following order from top to bottom or from left to right: warning - group 'A', prescriptive - groups 'C', 'D' and 'E', indicative - groups 'F' and 'G'. Priority traffic signs, group B, shall always be placed on the top or on the left. In other cases, where there are 2 traffic signs in the same group, the sign with the greater traffic safety significance shall be placed on the top, or on the left.
(7) Where necessary, traffic signs shall be placed on portable stands on the carriageway. In this case, road users shall obey these traffic signs, even when they conflict with traffic lights and other traffic signs.
Art. 41. (1) The traffic sign on the right shall be valid for the full width of the part of the carriageway, intended for traffic moving in that direction. By means of an additional sign, the validity of certain signs may be restricted to one lane of the carriageway only.
(2) Traffic signs, which are restricted to certain times or days may be visible only when the information they contain is valid.
(3) (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015 (*)) Traffic signs shall be retroreflective.
Section I.
Traffic danger warning signs - group "A"
Art. 42. (1) (Suppl. - SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Traffic danger warning signs shall be in the form of an equilateral triangle with one side horizontal and the opposite vertex - vertically above it. The signs have a white background, a red border stripe and symbols in black, with sign A23, having a yellow background and sign A40, having a yellow-green fluorescent background. Traffic signs A24, A34.1, A34.2, A35.1, A35.2 and A35.3 have a different layout.
(2) (Suppl. - SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Traffic danger warning signs shall have the following images and names:
 
А1 Dangerous right turn
 
А2 Dangerous left turn
 
А3 Successive dangerous turns, the first of which is to the right
 
А4 Successive dangerous turns, the first of which is to the left
 
А5 Steep downhill gradient
 
А6 Steep uphill gradient
 
А7 Traffic lane, narrowed on both sides
 
А8 Lane narrowed on the right
 
А9 Lane narrowed on the left
 
А10 Drawbridge or ferry
 
А11 The road leads to a pier or shore
 
А12 Bumps on the carriageway
 
А13 Artificial bumps on the carriageway
 
А14 Dangerous road banquet
 
А15 Danger of slipping
 
А16 Discharge of small stones is possible
 
А17 Risk of collapse or presence of fallen stones
 
А18 Footpath
 
А19 Children
 
А20 Cyclists
 
А21 Possible appearance of domestic animals
 
А22 Possible appearance of wild animals
 
А23 Участък от пътя в ремонт
 
А24 Traffic lights
 
А25 Junction of equal roads
 
А26 Intersection with road without priority
 
А27 Intersection with a road with no right of way on the right
 
А28 Intersection with no right of way on the left
 
А29 Roundabout
 
А30 Two-way traffic
 
А31 Crossing a tram line
 
А32 Railway crossing with barriers
 
А33 Railway crossing without barriers
 
А34.1. Railway crossing with one track
 
А34.2. Railway crossing with two or more tracks
 
А35 Balise
 
А36 Aircraft low overflight possible
 
А37 Strong crosswinds are possible
 
А38 Tunnel
 
А39 Attention! Other dangers
 
А40 Attention! Section with concentration of traffic accidents
(3) The symbol in road sign A24 consists of 3 circles with red, yellow and green colour, one below the other.
(4) Traffic signs A35.1, A35.2 and A35.3 are in the form of a rectangle, the long side of which is arranged vertically, with a white background, a black boundary line and three, two and one red inclined bars, respectively facing the carriageway.
Art. 43. (1) Traffic sign A15, placed with additional sign T14, warns of the danger of slipping, due to wetting or icing of the carriageway as a result of specific weather conditions.
(2) Traffic sign A18 warns of a zebra crossing, marked by road sign D17.
(3) Traffic sign A19 warns of the danger of children suddenly appearing on the carriageway.
(4) Traffic sign A30 shall be placed in front of a road section ,where a one-way carriageway is being changed to a two-way carriageway. Where a one-way carriageway, greater than 500 m in length is temporarily used for two-way traffic, the sign shall be repeated at intervals, not exceeding 500 m.
(5) Traffic sign A31 shall be placed on a road, that intersects with a tram line.
(6) Traffic sign A39 is used to signal dangers, for which road signs are not provided. It is also used to warn of the approach to a railway crossing, where trainsets are moving at very low speed. In this case, when a train crosses the level crossing, the traffic shall be regulated by signals, given by a railway official, accompanying the train.
Art. 44. (1) Outside settlements, danger warning signs shall be placed at a distance of 100 to 150 m before the start of the dangerous section, and in settlements at a distance of 50 to 100 m. If necessary, the signs shall be placed at a different distance, which shall be indicated by an additional T1 sign. Where it is necessary to warn of danger on a long stretch of road, the distance to the end of the stretch shall be indicated by an additional T2 sign.
(2) Outside settlements, road signs A11 and A19 must be repeated at a distance of not less than 50 m before the danger.
(3) (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Traffic signs A26, A27 and A28 shall only be erected outside settlements when road signs B1 or B2 are erected on the roads crossed.
(4) Traffic signs A34.1 and A34.2 shall be placed immediately in front of a railway crossing.
(5) Traffic signs A35.1, A35.2 and A35.3 shall indicate the distance from the place, where they are placed to a railway crossing, drawbridge or ferry and shall be placed as follows: A35.1 - 240 m, A35.2 - 160 m, and A35.3 - 80 m before the danger. Road signs A10, A11 and A32 or A33 must be placed above the A35.1 sign, depending on the nature of the danger.
(6) Traffic danger warning signs shall be repeated as necessary.
Section II.
Priority traffic signs - Group “B”
Art. 45. (1) Priority traffic signs determine the order, in which vehicles are to pass through junctions and narrow sections of road.
(2) Priority traffic signs have the following images and names:
 
B1 Pass those on the road with priority!
 
B2 Stop! Pass the traffic with priority!
 
B3 Road with priority
 
B4 End of the road with priority
 
B5 Pass oncoming traffic!
 
B6 Pass if the way is clear!
(3) Traffic sign B1 has the shape of an equilateral triangle, one of the sides of which is horizontal and the opposite vertex is vertically below it. The background of the sign is white and the border stripe is red. No inscriptions or symbols shall appear on the sign.
(4) Traffic sign B2 has the shape of a regular octagon. The background of the sign is red and the 'STOP' symbol and the border line are white.
(5) Traffic sign B3 has the shape of a square, one of the diagonals of which is vertically arranged. The central field is yellow, the border is white and the border line is black.
(6) Traffic sign B4 has the shape and image of road sign B3, on which a black bar is placed perpendicular to the lower left and upper right sides of the square.
(7) Traffic sign B5 has the shape of a circle, with a white background and a red border stripe. The symbol of the sign consists of two parallel arrows, the left one pointing downwards is black and the right one pointing upwards is red.
(8) Traffic sign B6 has the shape of a square with a blue background. The symbol of the sign consists of two parallel arrows, the left one pointing downwards is red and the right one pointing upwards is white.
Art. 46. (1) Traffic sign B1 indicates to the drivers of road vehicles, that they are obliged to give way to the traffic with the right of way, which can be done without stopping.
(2) Traffic sign B2 indicates to drivers of road vehicles, that they are obliged to stop at the "stop line", marked by a road marking or, if there is no such marking, at the line on which the sign is placed. Before setting off again, drivers shall give way to vehicles, having the right of way.
(3) (Corr. – SG, 72/96) If it is necessary to signal in advance an intersection with a priority road, the same road sign with an additional sign T1 shall be placed before a road sign B1, and a road sign B1 with an additional sign T8 shall be placed before a road sign B2.
(4) (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Traffic sign B3 in populated areas shall be placed in front of every intersection of a priority street. On other surfaced roads, which cross or flow into the priority road, a B1 or B2 road sign shall be displayed. They need not be displayed if these roads are unpaved.
(5) When the priority road changes direction at the junction, this shall be indicated by an additional T13 sign.
(6) Traffic sign B5 indicates to drivers, that it is forbidden to enter the road section if it is impossible to pass on it without oncoming traffic being forced to stop.
(7) Traffic signs B5 and B6 shall be placed at either end of a narrowed section of road, where passing is difficult and which is clearly visible along its entire length.
Section III.
Traffic signs for the introduction of a ban and for the lifting of a ban - group "C"
Art. 47. (1) The prohibition signs shall be in the form of a circle with a white background, a border red stripe and symbols in black. Road signs C14, C21, C22, C23 and B30 shall have a red stripe, running diametrically from the upper left to the lower right quadrant. Road signs C1, C13, C27 and C28 have a different layout.
(2) The C31, C32, C33 and C34 override signs shall be in the form of a circle with a white background, a black border stripe, black symbols and three parallel black bars from the top right to the bottom left quadrant.
(3) The traffic signs for introducing a prohibition and for lifting a prohibition shall have the following images and names:
 
C1 The entry of road vehicles is prohibited
 
C2 The entry of road vehicles in both directions is prohibited
 
C3 The entry of motor vehicles is prohibited, except motorcycles without sidecars and mopeds
 
C4 Entry of trucks is prohibited
 
C5 The entry of motor vehicles with trailers, except semi-trailers or single axle trailers, is prohibited.
 
C6 The entry of motor vehicles with trailers is prohibited
 
C7 The entry of tractors and self-propelled machines is prohibited
 
C8 Entry of motorcycles and mopeds is prohibited
 
C9 No bicycles allowed
 
C10 Entry of road vehicles towed by animals is prohibited
 
C11 Cargo carts towed or pushed by people are prohibited
 
C12 No pedestrians allowed
 
C13 Entry of road vehicles, carrying dangerous goods is prohibited
 
C14 Entry of the depicted road vehicles is prohibited
 
C15 It is forbidden to enter vehicles with a width, including the load, greater than the marked one
 
C16 It is forbidden to enter road vehicles with a height, including the load, greater than the marked one
 
C17 The entry of road vehicles or combinations of road vehicles with a length, including the load, greater than the marked one
 
C18 It is forbidden to enter road vehicles with a weight, greater than that indicated
 
C19 It is forbidden to enter vehicles with a load on any axle, greater than that indicated
 
C20 It is forbidden to drive vehicles one after the other at a distance, less than that indicated
 
C21 Turning right is prohibited
 
C22 It is forbidden to turn left
 
C23 U- turn is prohibited
 
C24 Overtaking cars and motorcycles with a sidecar is prohibited
 
C25 It is forbidden to overtake cars and motorcycles by lorries with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes.
 
C26 It is forbidden to drive at a speed, higher than indicated
 
C27 Stying and parking are prohibited
 
C28 Parking is prohibited
 
C29 It is forbidden to pass without stopping (corr. - SG 72/96).
 
C30 The use of an audible signal is prohibited
 
C31 End to the ban on overtaking cars and motorcycles with a basket, introduced by a road sign
 
C32 An end to the ban on overtaking by lorries with a maximum permissible mass of over 3.5 tonnes, introduced by a road sign
 
C33 End to the ban on driving at speeds, higher than those, indicated by a road sign
 
C 34 End to bans, imposed by road signs
(4) Traffic sign C1 has the shape of a circle with a red background and a white rectangular field, positioned horizontally in the centre.
(5) The symbol in road sign C13 is black and orange.
(6) Traffic sign C27 shall have a blue background, a red border stripe and two red bars, diametrically positioned from the upper left to the lower right quadrant and from the upper right to the lower left quadrant respectively.
(7) Traffic sign C28 has a blue background, a red border stripe and a red stripe, running diametrically from the upper left to the lower right quadrant.
Art. 48. (1) (Corr. – SG, 72/96) Under the symbols in road signs C4, C5 and C6 a number may indicate the mass in tonnes. In this case, the prohibition applies only to vehicles or combinations of vehicles, the mass of which with load exceeds the number indicated.
(2) The prohibition, introduced by the road sign C13 applies to road vehicles, marked with the sign "Dangerous goods".
(3) The upper half of the C29 sign shall be inscribed to indicate the specific reason why the stop is necessary - Control, Customs, Payment, etc. In the lower half of the sign the inscription is repeated in the French language.
(4) Traffic sign C30 prohibits the use of an audible signal, except where necessary to prevent an accident.
Art. 49. (1) Prohibition signs shall be placed immediately in front of the places or sections of road, to which the prohibition applies.
(2) Traffic signs C15, C16, C17, C18 and C19 shall also be repeated at the nearest junction before the place, to which the prohibition applies, the distance to which shall be indicated by an additional sign T1
(3) Traffic signs C27 and C28 may also be placed parallel to the axis of the road.
Art. 50. (1) (Corr. – SG, 72/96) Prohibitions, introduced by traffic signs C20, C24, C25, C26, C27, C28 and C30 shall apply until the next junction or until a sign cancels them or at a distance, indicated by an additional sign T2.
(2) Prohibitions, introduced by traffic signs:
1. C1, C2, C3, C21, C22, C23 and C27 – do not apply to road vehicles, carrying passengers on a route, approved by the relevant authorities;
2. C2 and C3 - do not apply to road vehicles:
a) owned by persons, living in the restricted area;
b) which, in accordance with the procedure, approved by the relevant authorities, serve establishments, located on the road sections, where the ban has been introduced;
3. (suppl. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) C2, C3, C14, C27 – in respect of stay and C28 - do not apply to road vehicles, serving disabled persons;
4. C27 does not apply to road vehicles, transporting patients to or from a health facility for the time, required to disembark or embark the patient.
(3) Where a prohibition sign is erected in conjunction with danger warning sign, the prohibition shall apply until the end of the road section, to which the danger applies.
Section IV.
Road signs with mandatory prescriptions - group "D"
Art. 51. (1) Traffic signs with mandatory prescriptions shall be in the form of a circle with a blue background and symbols in white. Traffic signs D18 and D20 have a different layout.
(2) Traffic signs with mandatory prescriptions have the following images and names:
 
D1 Movement only straight after the sign
 
D2 Movement right only after the sign
 
D3 Movement left only after the sign
 
D4 Movement only straight or right after the sign
 
D5 Movement only straight or left after the sign
 
D6 Movement only to the right or left after the sign
 
D7 Movement only to the right in front of the sign
 
D8 Left movement only in front of the sign
 
D9 Moving to the right of the sign
 
D10 Moving to the left of the sign
 
D11 Moving to the right or left of the sign
 
D12 Circular movement
 
D13 A lane or carriageway for the movement of vehicles on regular public passenger transport services only
 
D14 Mandatory road for cyclists only
 
D15 Mandatory pedestrian-only road
 
D16 Mandatory road for pedestrians and cyclists only
 
D17 Mandatory minimum speed
 
D18 End of mandatory minimum speed
 
D19 Mandatory snow chains on at least two of the engine wheels
 
D20 Mandatory direction of travel for road vehicles, carrying dangerous goods
(3) Traffic sign D18 has a red stripe, running diametrically from the upper right to the lower left quadrant.
(4) Traffic sign D20 shall take the form of a rectangle with a white background, bearing the symbol of traffic sign B13 and below its traffic sign D1, D2 or D3.
Art. 52. (1) Traffic sign D11 is placed in front of an obstacle in the road when drivers can go around the obstacle on the right or left to continue their movement.
(2) After traffic sign D12, traffic shall proceed only in the direction, indicated by the arrows.
(3) Traffic signs D13 to D16 indicate, that the road, at the head of which they are placed, is to be used only by road users, whose symbols are displayed on the relevant road sign and is prohibited for use by other road users.
(4) Drivers are obliged to drive at a speed, not lower than that, indicated in the sign after the road sign D17, except in cases, where this is contrary to the provisions of Art. 20, Para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act.
Art. 53. (1) Traffic signs with mandatory prescriptions shall be placed immediately in front of the places, to which the specific obligation applies.
(2) The obligations, introduced by traffic signs D1 to D8 do not apply to road vehicles, carrying passengers on a route, approved by the relevant authorities.
Section V.
Traffic signs with special prescriptions - group "E"
Art. 54. (1) Traffic signs with special prescriptions have the shape of a square or rectangle.
(2) (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) The background of traffic signs:
1. E1 and E2 is:
a) green - for motorways;
b) blue - for roads outside settlements;
c) white - for roads in settlements.
2. E3 is:
a) blue - for roads outside settlements;
b) white – for roads in settlements.
3. E9 and E10 is green for motorways and blue for all other roads.
4. E5, E6, E7а and E8a is green.
5. E4, E7, E8, E15, E16, E17, E18, E19, E20, E21, E22, E23 and E24 is blue.
6. E11, E12, E13 and E14 is white.
(3) The color of the symbols and lettering is white on a green or blue background and black on a white background.
(4) (Suppl. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Traffic signs E6, E8, E8a, E10, D12 and E16 have a red stripe and road sign E14 has a black stripe, diagonally arranged from the top right to the bottom left.
(5) (Amend. - SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Traffic signs with special prescriptions have the following images and names:
 
E1 Number of lanes and traffic directions
 
E2 Additional lane for slow moving vehicles
 
E3 Pre-routing indicator
 
E4 One-way traffic after the sign
 
E5 Motorway
 
E6 End of the motorway
 
E7 Road
 
E7а Expressway
 
E8 End of the road
 
E8а End of the expressway
 
E9 Tunnel
 
E10 End of tunnel
 
E11 Home locality
 
E12 End of settlement
 
E13 Beginning of the area of operation of the displayed traffic sign
 
E14 End of the area of the displayed traffic sign
 
E15 Home of residential area
 
E16 End of residential area
 
E17 Footpath
 
E18 Hospital
 
E19 Parking
 
E20 Paid parking
 
E21 Parking space for road vehicles, serving people with disabilities
 
E22 Tram stop
 
E23 Trolleybus stop
 
E24 Bus stop
Art. 55. (1) Traffic sign E1 shall be placed on a road with two or more traffic lanes in one direction. The area of application of the sign is up to the next intersection. The image of the sign E1 shall comply with the following requirements:
1. the number of arrows in the sign must correspond to the number of lanes. The sign may also indicate lanes for oncoming traffic;
2. specific warnings of hazards, prohibitions, restrictions or obligations may be displayed on the arrows for the relevant lanes;
3. An arrow bearing the road sign D13 defines a lane, reserved for vehicles on regular public passenger transport services only.
(2) The area of operation of road sign E4 is up to the next junction.
(3) The name and length of the tunnel may be further indicated at the bottom of the E9 sign.
(4) The speed limit introduced by road sign C26, placed together with road sign E11, shall apply to the whole territory of the settlement, unless otherwise indicated by other road signs.
(5) Traffic sign E12 may be placed on the left-hand side of the road when placed on the opposite side of road sign E11.
(6) Traffic signs E13 and E14 shall be placed at the entrances and exits of the territory, where the action of the displayed road sign is valid. Additional instructions for specific road users, for specific times, etc. may be given at the bottom of E13 and E14 traffic signs.
(7) Road sign E17 shall be placed at a location, where the traffic lane is intended for pedestrian crossing. The sign shall be placed on both sides of the road in the direction of traffic.
(8) Road sign E18 indicates to drivers of road vehicles the need to take precautions in connection with the proximity of a hospital or other medical institution and in particular - measures to limit noise.
(9) At the bottom of traffic signs E19 and E20 or additional signs may indicate: the time, during which parking is permitted or the duration, to which it is restricted; the direction and distance to the parking place; the type of vehicles, for which it is intended and the method of parking.
(10) (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Traffic sign E21 indicates the place or places, designated for parking of road vehicles, serving disabled persons.
(11) Traffic signs E22, E23 and E24 indicate the start of a stop for vehicles on regular public passenger transport lines. Where it is not formed by a special carriageway widening, its terminus shall be defined by the end of a road marking M14, or if there is no road marking, where the last sign with the line numbers and timetable is, or 50 metres after the sign.
Section VI.
Traffic signs, giving additional information - Group F
Art. 56. (1) (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Traffic signs, giving additional information shall take the form of a rectangle with a green background for motorways and a blue background for urban and non-urban roads, and a white field, in which the relevant symbols and/or inscriptions are displayed in black. White lettering and symbols at the bottom of the signs can be used to indicate distance, direction, time, etc. Road signs F1, F2, F20, F22 and F23 have a different layout.
(2) (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Road signs, giving additional information have the following names and images:
 
F1 Medical point
 
F2 Hospital with emergency medical unit
 
F3 Police
 
F4 Telephone
 
F5 Auto Service
 
F6 Car wash
 
F7 Gas station
 
F8 Information tourist desk
 
F9 Hotel or motel
 
F10 Restaurant
 
F11 Cafe
 
F12 Camping for tents
 
F13 Camping for travel trailers
 
F14 Camping for tents and travel trailers
 
F15 Tourist base
 
F16 Place for recreation
 
F17 Start of walking route
 
F18 Water for drinking
 
F19 WC
 
F20 Taxi
 
F21 Pedestrian underpass or overpass
 
F22 Permissible maximum travel speeds
 
F23 The passage is open or closed to traffic
 
F24 Control by automated technical means or systems
(3) The symbol in road sign F1 is red.
(4) Road sign F2 has a blue background with a white symbol and a white field below with a red symbol.
(5) (Repealed – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015)
(6) Road sign F20 has a blue background and white lettering. It indicates the place, designated for taxi vehicles.
(7) (Amend. - SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Road sign F22 has a blue background. At its upper edge, the identification sign 'Republic of Bulgaria' and the inscription 'BULGARIA' are in white. The four rectangular white boxes, one below the other, shall indicate the general speed limits by means of images of road signs and symbols, as follows: in the first box - on roads in populated areas; in the second box - on roads outside populated areas; in the third field - expressways; in the fourth field - motorways. The sign shall be placed near border crossing points and, if necessary, on roads, which are part of the international European routes.
(8) Road sign F23 informs about the use and traffic conditions on a road section, passing through a mountain pass and is placed at the beginning of the road section, passing through the mountain pass. Road sign F23 has a blue background. At its upper end it shall bear the name of the pass in white. The inscriptions on the signs are repeated in French and the name of the place is in Latin letters. In the three rectangular white boxes, one below the other, the signs shall have the following background and content as follows:
1. in field 1 for an open passage - a sign with a green background and the inscription "OPEN", and for a closed passage - with a red background and the inscription "CLOSED" in white;
2. in box 2, in the case of an open passage, a sign with a white background and, depending on the state of the road, without inscription or with the image of road sign D19, and in the case of a closed passage, a sign with a white background, which may bear the inscription in black "THE ROAD IS OPEN TO";
3. in field 3 for an open passage - a sign with a white background without inscription, and for a closed passage - a sign with a white background, on which there may be an inscription in black with the name of the locality, to which it is possible to use the road.
(9) (New - SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Road sign F24 informs about a place or a section of the road, where traffic rules are controlled by stationary or non-stationary automated technical means or systems.
Section VII.
Traffic signs for directions, sites, etc. - group "G"
Art. 57. (1) Road signs for directions, sites, etc. shall have the shape of a square or rectangle.
(2) The background of the road signs:
1. G1, G2, G6, G10, G11, G14 and G15 is green for motorways, blue for roads outside settlements and white for roads in settlements;
2. G22 is green for motorways and blue for roads outside settlements;
3. G20.1 and G21 is green;
4. (Amend. - SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) G9, G12, G13, G18, G19 and G20.2 is blue;
5. G3, G4, G5, G8 and G16 is white;
6. G7 is the colour, corresponding to the type of road, used to reach the specified destination.
(3) (Amend. - SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Road signs for directions, ways and sites shall have the following images and names:
 
G1 Preliminary Directory
 
G2 Preliminary indication of direction to a place or site
 
G3 Preliminary diversion guide
 
G4 Preliminary turning instruction
 
G5 Preliminary indication of the direction of movement of the designated type of road vehicles
 
G6 Directional sign
 
G7 Directional arrow
 
G8 Direction to ferry
 
G9 Place for U- turn
 
G10 Confirming the direction to a settlement
 
G11 Name of site
 
G12 The crossed road has no exit
 
G13 Road without exit
 
G14 Home lane
 
G15 End of lane
 
G16 Crossing into the oncoming lane
 
G18 Lane with emergency stop facility
 
G19 Recommended speed
 
G20.1. Motorway number, according to the national classification
 
G20.2. National classification road number
 
G21 International classification road number
 
G22 Kilometre mark
(4) Where road signs G1, G2 and G6 indicate targets to be reached by a different type of road from that, on which they are placed, the names of the targets shall be placed in rectangular boxes of a colour, corresponding to the type of road, on which the targets are reached.
(5) When several traffic signs with different backgrounds are placed at the same location, and when several targets for one direction are indicated in one traffic sign in fields of different colours, they shall be arranged according to colour from top to bottom as follows: green, blue, white.
(6) The colour of the symbols and lettering is white - on a green or blue background, and black - on a white or yellow background. The images in road signs G1, G3, G4, G12, G14, G15, G16 and G18 shall correspond to the configuration of the specific road situation.
(7) The symbol of road sign G16 is black and red.
(8) The symbol of road sign G18 is white and red.
(9) New – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) When used to introduce temporary traffic organisation and safety, road signs G3, G4, G5, G7, G14, G15 and G16 shall have a yellow background.
Art. 58. (1) Road sign G1 gives advance information about the names and directions to settlements or other sites and the road number, by which to reach them. The sign does not give details of the distances to the indicated destinations. It shows a schematic representation of the crossroad or road junction. The information may be supplemented by the inclusion of images of other traffic signs, indicating features of the route, conditions or traffic regime in the direction indicated. The sign shall be placed before the crossroad or road junctions. It may be repeated if necessary. The distance to the intersection or junction shall be indicated at the bottom of the sign.
(2) The road sign G2 may indicate the number of the road, used to reach a particular place or site. It shall not give details of the distances to the specified destinations. Road sign G2 shall be placed before cross roads or road junctions, above the traffic lane intended for the direction indicated in the sign.
(3) Road sign G4 indicates the way to continue the traffic in a certain direction in the cases, when due to a prohibition to perform a manoeuvre it is necessary to avoid residential areas, green areas, etc.
(4) The maximum permissible mass of the vehicle may also be indicated under the vehicle type symbol in the G5 road sign.
(5) Road sign G6 indicates the names of settlements or sites, road numbers, directions and distances to them in kilometres. Depending on the number of directions indicated, a road sign G6 may have up to 3 fields, one below the other. Distances are indicated after the lettering. The sign shall be placed immediately in front of an intersection. It can also be used as a preliminary index. In this case, it does not indicate the distances to the indicated targets, but an additional T1 sign, placed below the sign indicates the distance to the intersection. Road sign G6 shall not be used on motorways.
(6) Road sign G7 is used to indicate the direction of traffic towards settlements and other sites. It contains the road number and the distance to the object, with: the distance written at the arrowhead, the name in the middle and the road number before or after it respectively. The sign shall be placed immediately at junction exits or diversions at junctions and may be repeated on the left-hand side of the road, in the dividing strip or on an island on the carriageway.
(7) Road sign G9 indicates dedicated turning areas outside junctions.
(8) The road sign G10 may indicate up to 3 names of settlements and the distances to them. The sign shall be placed after road junctions and crossroads.
(9) The names of the, targets indicated in road signs G1, G2, G6 and G10 shall be ordered from top to bottom in the order, in which they are reached.
Section VIII.
Additional plates - group "T"
Art. 59. (1) (Suppl. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) The supplementary plates shall be in the form of a square or rectangle with a white background, a black border line and black symbols and lettering, and the supplementary plates T7 and T16 shall also have a red line, running diagonally from the top right to the bottom left quadrant. Supplementary sign T17 has a yellow background, when used to introduce temporary traffic organisation and safety.
(2) The additional signs have the following images and names:
 
Т1 Distance to
 
Т2 Length of

T3 Beginning of the area of operation of road signs C27 and C28

T4 Extension of the area of operation of road signs C27 and C28

T5 End of the area of operation of traffic signs C27 and C28
 
T6 Vehicle, to which the road sign applies
 
T7 A road vehicle, to which a traffic sign does not apply
 
T8 Distance to road sign B2
 
T9 Arrow
 
T10 Time of operation of the road sign
 
T11 Direction to site
 
T12 Manner of parking of road vehicles
 
T13 Direction of the road with priority at the intersection
 
T14 In snow and winter conditions
 
T15 Working days
 
T16 Non-working days
 
T17 Plate with text
(3) Additional plates T3, T4.2 and T5.2 may indicate the distance in metres.
(4) The additional plates T6 and T7 shall use the symbols for vehicles, specified in Art. 39, Para. 7. If necessary, the maximum permissible mass may be indicated under the symbol.
(5) The symbol in the T13 supplemental sign shall match the actual configuration of the intersection.
Art. 60. (1) Additional sign T1 indicates the distance from the traffic sign to the beginning of the road section or place, to which this sign applies.
(2) Additional sign T2 indicates the length of the road section, to which the sign applies.
(3) Supplementary plate T9 indicates, that the meaning of the traffic sign applies only to the lane, over which it is placed.
(4) Supplementary sign T17 shall be used to clarify or limit the operation of a traffic sign only in cases, for which supplementary signs are not provided.
Art. 61. (1) Additional signs shall be placed together with other traffic signs to indicate the time of operation, distance to the beginning of the area of operation, length of the area of operation, categories of road users, etc. Where more than one supplementary plate is required under a single traffic sign, the symbols may be displayed one below the other in a common plate.
(2) Additional signs T3.2, T4.2 and T5.2 shall be placed parallel to the carriageway.
(3) Additional sign T13 shall be placed together with traffic signs B1, B2 and B3.
Chapter ten.
ROAD MARKINGS
Art. 62. (1) (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015 (*)) Road markings consist of lines, arrows, symbols and lettering, applied with paint or road marking materials to the roadway and roadway structures. It is:
1. Longitudinal;
2. Transverse;
3. other.
(2) (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Road markings on the carriageway shall be white, yellow or orange, such as:
1. road markings to indicate areas, forbidden for the stay and parking of road vehicles and to demarcate specialised lanes, intended for the movement of vehicles on regular public passenger transport lines shall be yellow;
2. the road markings in case of temporary organization and traffic safety for construction and assembly works on roads and streets are orange.
(3) (New - SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Road markings on road structures, immediately adjacent to the carriageway and on exposed kerbs, bounding islands on the carriageway shall be white and black.
Section I.
Longitudinal Road Markings
Art. 63. (1) Longitudinal road markings are used to delineate the lanes, into which the carriageway is divided and to delineate its boundary.
(2) Longitudinal road markings have the following images, names and meanings:
 
1. "Single continuous line" - M1. Vehicles are prohibited from overlapping and crossing it. The single continuous line also delineates a lane, intended for the movement of vehicles from the regular public passenger transport lines "BUS" lane. The symbol "BUS" shall be displayed at the beginning of the lane and after each intersection;
 
2. "Double continuous line" - M2. Vehicles are prohibited from overlapping and crossing it;
 
3. (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) "Single broken line" - M3. Vehicles are allowed to cross it. Where the line demarcates the boundary between adjacent lanes of traffic, it shall be implemented with a 'gap' length, other than that of the 'line', and where it demarcates the right of way in the area of junctions and road junctions without gates, the path of traffic vehicles when crossing an intersection or a dedicated traffic lane, the length of the 'gap' shall be equal to the length of the 'line';
 
4. "Double broken line" - M4. Crossing is only permitted when it is located on the right hand side in the direction of vehicle movement. It delineates a lane, on which the direction of traffic changes periodically;
 
5. "Double mixed line" - M5. Crossing it is only allowed on the side of the broken line. This does not prohibit thos,e who have started overtaking from returning to the lane corresponding to their direction of travel.
Section II.
Transverse Road Markings
Art. 64. Transverse road markings have the following images, names and meanings:
 
1. "Stop line" - M6. It is marked by a wide continuous line across the lanes and defines the place, where the driver is obliged to stop in the presence of a road sign B2. Before this line, the symbol 'STOP' may be painted on the carriageway;
 
2. "Waiting line" - M7. Defined by a wide broken line across the lanes. It defines the point, where the driver stops, if necessary, in order to let the priority vehicles pass. A triangle may be drawn on the carriageway in front of the waiting line, the apex of which faces the traffic;
3. "Footpath" - M8.
 
a) M8.1 - delineated by broad continuous lines, parallel to the axis of the road;
 
b) (Amend. - SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015 (*)) M8.2 – delineated by two broken lines across the axis of the road. It shall only be used in places with traffic control signals;
 
4. "Bike path" - M9. Outlined by two parallel broken lines, consisting of squares or diamonds.
Section III.
Other Road markings
Art. 65. Other road markings have the following images, names and meanings:
 
1. "Arrow(s) to indicate the direction(s) of travel" - M10. Indicates the mandatory direction(s) of traffic from the lane;
 
2. "Arrows for advance indication of directions of movement" - M11. They shall be displayed in front of the first of two intersections, immediately following each other, where the choice of direction of traffic must be made in advance of the first intersection;
 
3. "Directional arrows" - M12. Indicates to drivers, that they must move into the adjacent lane;
 
4. "Arrangement of road vehicles when parking" - M13;
 
5. "Broken line" - M14. Delineates area, prohibited for parking of road vehicles. This marking, together with the symbol 'BUS', indicates a stop on regular public passenger transport lines and the symbol 'TAXI' indicates a place, reserved for taxi vehicles;
 
6. "Mow parallel lines" - M15. Indicates an area, prohibited to vehicular traffic. The boundary of the area shall be marked by a continuous line;
 
7. "Parallel white and black lines facing the carriageway" - M16. Indicates road structures - bridges, tunnels, retaining and retaining walls, etc., located adjacent to the carriageway;
 
8. Artificial bump in the carriageway" - М17;
 
9. "Symbols, letters and numbers on the carriageway" - М18;
 
10. (New – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) Transverse optical marking M19. Shown by squares in front of horizontal curves or by rectangles in front of intersections.
 
11. (New – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015) M20 transverse noise marking - delineated by 12 equally spaced transverse lines.

Chapter eleven.
OTHER MEANS OF SIGNALLING
Art. 66. Other means of signalling have the following forms, images, names and meanings:
 
1. "Guide post" - C1. The guide post is white, with a sloping black stripe at the top, facing the carriageway. It shall be placed on the side of the road at the outer edge of the carriageway. The one on the right has a red and the one on the left - a white reflective rectangle in the black stripe
 
2. "Cone" - C2. The cone is red or orange. It signals an area, prohibited to traffic or a line prohibited to cross;
3. means for signalling areas temporarily closed to traffic - C3:
 
a) С3.1 "Barrier" - it is coloured with parallel red and white stripes, directed perpendicular to the traffic lane;
 
b) С3.2 – rope with red flags or red reflectors;
 
c) С3.3 – plastic tape, coloured brightly or with parallel red and white stripes;
 
4. "Restriction sign" - C4. It has the shape of a rectangle, the longer side of which is positioned vertically. It has red and white stripes, running parallel and facing the carriageway. It signals a change in the width of the carriageway;
 
5. (Amend. – SG, 13/15, in force from 18.05.2015 (*)) "Device for counting the duration of the light signal" - C5. To be installed at intersections with heavy traffic. There is a square shaped box with a black background. Displays by means of a digital matrix green or red digits of a number, other than zero, corresponding to the number of seconds, remaining until the end of the green and/or red signal.
 
6. (corr. – SG, 72/96) "Sign with guide arrows" - C6. It has the shape of a rectangle with red and white arrows. C6.1 is placed to indicate the change of direction of traffic in a bend, C6.2 at T-junctions and C6.3 in front of obstacles on the road;
a) below the sign on the top left - "С6.1";
b) below the sign down left - "С6.2";
c) below the sign, placed on the right - "С6.3";
 
7. "Directional arrow sign" - С7. It has the shape of a square with a white background and a red arrow. The arrowhead indicates the direction of movement in a turn;
 
8. "Stop stick" - C8. The round part of the baton is coloured on both sides, with a red background, white lettering and a border white stripe;
 
9. "Adjusting stick" - C9. The stick is cylindrical, coloured with equally wide white and black stripes;
 
10. "Stop! Children" - C10. The round part of the baton is double-sided, with a white background, a border red stripe and a symbol in black. It is used to stop vehicles to ensure that a group of children cross the carriageway;
11. distinguishing signs for blind pedestrians- С11:
a) С11.1 "White Cane.";
b) С11.2 "White band, placed on the left arm";
 
12. distinctive sign of persons, carrying out work on the road - C12. Clothing with bright colour and reflective strips;
 
13. "Reflective warning triangle" - C13. It is a triangular frame with a red outer reflective stripe and a red inner fluorescent stripe. It signals an emergency vehicle, stopped on the carriageway;
 
14. "Reflector" - C14. It has a triangular (C14.1) or rectangular (C14.2) shape. Reflectors of red colour shall be used to mark along their length road structures - safety fences, retaining walls, tunnel walls, bridge piers and abutments and the like, located immediately adjacent to the carriageway. When marking structures, adjacent to the carriageway of oncoming traffic, reflectors shall be white;
 
15. "Reflective cabars" - C15. To be placed:
a) with a single continuous line when it separates opposite directions of movement;
b) with a double continuous line;
c) with the lines, limiting the traffic lane and the areas, prohibited to traffic.
The retro-reflector shall be red when signalling lines, prohibited for crossing and white when signalling the boundary of the carriageway on the side of oncoming vehicles.
Chapter twelve.
LOCATION OF NON-RAIL ROAD VEHICLES ON THE CARRIAGEWAY
Art. 67. (1) The driver of a road vehicle shall be obliged to drive as far to the right of the carriageway as possible and, where lanes are defined by road markings, to use the rightmost available lane.
(2) The number of lanes shall be determined by road markings or road signs and, where there are none, by drivers, according to the width of the carriageway, the width of non-two-wheel vehicles and the necessary lateral distance between them.
Art. 68. On a carriageway with two-way traffic, the driver of a road vehicle shall be prohibited:
1. where the carriageway has two lanes - to enter and move into the oncoming lane, except when overtaking and passing;
2. when the carriageway has three lanes - to enter and move into the leftmost lane. Entering and driving in the middle lane is permitted only when overtaking and passing;
3. where the carriageway has four or more lanes - to enter and move into oncoming traffic lanes.
Art. 69. On a carriageway with three or more lanes of traffic in one direction, signalled by road sign D1, the driver of a motor vehicle shall not be obliged to comply with the requirements of Art. 67, para 1.
Art. 70. On a carriageway with three or more traffic lanes in one direction, signalled by a road sign D1, the driver of a vehicle, who cannot or is not permitted to drive at the maximum permissible speed for the road shall be prohibited from entering the leftmost lane in that direction, except when turning and overtaking.
Art. 71. The driver of a slow-moving vehicle must move into the rightmost lane, except when turning or swerving.
Art. 72. The movement of a non-rail vehicle on a tram lane, if there are no other prohibitions, shall be permitted only when overtaking or passing in the direction of the tram, but without obstructing it.
Chapter thirteen.
SPEED AND DISTANCE
Art. 73. (1) When selecting the driving speed of a road vehicle, the driver is prohibited to exceed the following speed values in km/h:
   
Vehicle	In a settlement	Outside a settlement	On a motorway	

Category A	50	80	100	
Category В	50	90	(Repealed by Decision No. 3799 of 20.04.2022 of the Supreme Administrative Court - SG No. 9 of 2023, in force from 27.01.2023)	
Categories С, D	50	80	100	
Categories В+Е, С+Е, D+Е	50	70	100	
Categories Т, М	50	50	-	
Self-propelled machines	40	40	-	
 	 	 	 	
(2) Movement speed higher than that, specified in Para. 1, may be permitted subject to the necessary traffic safety conditions. In this case, the speed limit shall be indicated by a B 26 road sign.
Art. 74. (1) The driver of a road vehicle shall not, without good reason, drive at too slow a speed when thereby obstructing the movement of other road vehicles.
(2) A driver of a road vehicle, travelling at low speed and therefore causing the formation of a column of road vehicles shall pass them at the earliest opportunity.
Art. 75. (1) Depending on the speed of traffic, the condition of the road surface and the braking capabilities of the vehicle being driven, the driver must keep such a distance from the vehicle in front of him, that he can avoid hitting it when it slows down or stops suddenly.
(2) In order to facilitate overtaking on dual carriageways outside populated areas, drivers of road vehicles, prohibited from driving at the maximum permissible speed for the road, as well as drivers of road vehicles or combinations of road vehicles over 7 m in length, shall, except in cases, where they are overtaking, keep such a distance between themselves, that the road vehicles overtaking them can safely put space between them.
Chapter fourteen.
MANOEUVRES AND SIGNALS
Art. 76. A "manoeuvre" is a change in the position of the vehicle, relative to the road and other road users, such as: moving off, moving into an adjacent lane, turning and the like.
Art. 77. (1) A driver, intending to carry out a manoeuvre is obliged to make sure, that there is no prohibition for the manoeuvre, that he will not endanger other road users and before starting the manoeuvre - to give a clear and sufficient for perception signal.
(2) The signal for a manoeuvre shall be given by means of indicators and, for vehicles without indicators or with damaged indicators - by hand.
(3) When carrying out a manoeuvre, involving a partial or complete departure from the lane occupied, the driver shall give a signal, corresponding to the side of the carriageway, towards which the manoeuvre is being carried out.
Art. 78. (1) The signals, given by drivers during manoeuvres are:
1. left turn signal or left arm, extended horizontally to the side - to signal moving off the extreme right of the carriageway, crossing into the adjacent left-hand lane, turning left, turning in the opposite direction or stopping to stay or park in the extreme left of the carriageway;
2. right indicator, right arm, extended horizontally out to the side, or left arm bent at the elbow and pointing upwards - signals moving off the extreme left of the carriageway, moving into the adjacent right-hand lane, turning right or stopping to stay or park in the extreme right of the carriageway;
3. left or right hand, extended upwards - signals stop.
(2) The signal, given by the driver with the indicator lamp shall be terminated immediately after the manoeuvre is completed. The hand signal may be terminated, immediately before the manoeuvre starts.
Art. 79. Signalling a manoeuvre does not give the driver the right of way and does not relieve him of the obligation to take all necessary safety precautions, before executing it.
Art. 80. (1) Sounding the horn in populated areas is prohibited, except to prevent a traffic accident.
(2) As an additional signal, when manoeuvring, the driver can use the switching of the lights and, outside populated areas, an audible signal.
(3) To warn road users of danger, the driver may give an emergency signal by switching on all indicators simultaneously.
Section I.
Rerouting
Art. 81. (1) Rerouting is moving from one lane to another to continue straight ahead, to turn into or out of a traffic lane.
(2) Before overtaking, the driver shall give way to vehicles, moving in the lane into which he is entering. Where vehicles from two adjacent lanes signalled by a road sign D1 are simultaneously passing, the driver in the right-hand lane shall pass first.
Section II.
Turning right or left
Art. 82. (1) A right turn shall be made from the rightmost lane in the direction of traffic and, where lanes are marked for traffic, moving in that direction, from a lane, designated for right turns.
(2) When turning right to enter a dual carriageway, the driver of the vehicle shall turn so, as to enter the right-hand side of the road in the direction of traffic.
(3) Where the turning radius of the vehicle is greater, than the turning radius, the turning movement may be initiated from another part of the carriageway, but the driver of the turning vehicle shall give way to vehicles, passing on either side.
Art. 83. (1) Left turns shall be made from the leftmost lane in the direction of traffic and, where lanes are marked for traffic moving in the corresponding direction, from the lane, designated for left turns.
(2) When turning left to enter a road with two-way traffic, the driver of the vehicle shall turn so, as to enter the shortest possible path on the right-hand side of the carriageway in the direction of traffic.
Art. 84. (1) When turning to enter another road, the driver of the non-rail vehicle shall give way to pedestrians, crossing the carriageway of the other road.
(2) When turning left to enter another road, the driver of the turning non-rail vehicle shall pass oncoming traffic. The same rule shall apply to the drivers of rail road vehicles.
(3) The driver of a non-rail vehicle, turning left or right to enter a roadside area, such as a yard, business, garage, parking lot, gas station, and the like, shall yield to vehicles and pedestrians, traveling on the road he is leaving.
(4) The driver of a vehicle, entering a road from a roadside area, such as a yard, business, garage, car park, petrol station and the like, shall give way to pedestrians and vehicles, travelling on that road.
Section III.
Making a U-turn
Art. 85. (1) Turning in the opposite direction shall be to the left only.
(2) Turning in the opposite direction shall be made from the leftmost lane in the direction of traffic.
(3) When turning in the opposite direction, the driver shall pass oncoming traffic.
(4) In the event of insufficient width, a turning movement in the opposite direction may be initiated from another part of the carriageway, but the driver of the turning vehicle shall also be obliged to give way to vehicles on his left.
(5) When turning in the opposite direction at an intersection, reversing is not permitted.
Art. 86. Turning in the opposite direction is prohibited on a footpath, level crossing, bridge, overpass, in a tunnel, in an underpass, in restricted visibility or in reduced visibility below 50 m.
Section IV.
Overtaking
Art. 87. (1) Vehicles are overtaken on their left.
(2) When overtaking, the driver of the vehicle shall leave the lane, in which the vehicle is travelling, enter the adjacent lane wholly or partially, pass the vehicle, travelling in the same direction and return to the lane left.
Art. 88. (1) A driver, intending to overtake shall:
1. before signalling, ensure that the following vehicle has not signalled to overtake, that it is not being overtaken by another vehicle and that the vehicle in front has not signalled to change direction to the left;
2. after having given the signal, satisfy himself, that he has visibility, a clear path at a sufficient distance for overtaking and is able to move into the lane in front of the vehicle, being overtaken without forcing it to reduce speed or change direction.
(2) A driver overtaking shall, during the overtaking manoeuvre, ensure sufficient lateral distance between himself and the vehicle, being overtaken.
Art. 89. The driver of the vehicle, being overtaken shall not increase speed or otherwise interfere with the overtaking vehicle.
Art. 90. Except where specifically prohibited, overtaking cars and motorcycles with a sidecar is prohibited:
1. in restricted or reduced visibility;
2. at a junction of equal roads;
3. at a level crossing without barriers;
4. when using an oncoming lane, where the overtaker cannot return to the lane left without obstruction;
5. on a pedestrian crossing, when the overtaking vehicle obscures the view of the pedestrian crossing.
Section V.
Bypass
Art. 91. (1) Bypassing is passing an obstruction, lane damage or a stationary road user.
(2) The detour shall be made on the left hand side in the direction of traffic, and on the right hand side in case of impossibility or in the presence of the corresponding traffic sign.
(3) The driver of the bypassing vehicle must give way to vehicles, travelling in the lane to be used for the bypass.
(4) When avoiding a vehicle, stopped in front of a pedestrian crossing, the driver of the non-rail vehicle shall drive at such speed as to enable him to stop to allow pedestrians, crossing the pedestrian crossing to pass.
Section VI.
Passing
Art. 92. (1) Passing is passing another road user, moving in the opposite direction.
(2) Drivers are required to ensure sufficient lateral distance between road vehicles when they diverge. If the gap cannot be made safely, the driver, whose lane is obstructed or narrowed shall reduce speed or stop to allow oncoming traffic to pass. Where it is not possible to diverge without reversing, the driver, for whom it is safer, must do so.
Art. 93. (1) When driving on mountain roads and roads with a high longitudinal gradient, where it is impossible or difficult to pass due to insufficient width of the carriageway, the driver of the descending vehicle shall stop and pass the ascending vehicle. Where it is impossible to pass without reversing:
1. the driver of the single road vehicle in respect of combinations of vehicles and articulated road vehicles shall do so;
2. the driver of the lighter vehicle in relation to the heavier vehicle shall do so;
3. the truck driver in relation to the bus shall do so.
(2) Where road vehicles of the same category diverge, the driver of the descending vehicle shall move backwards, unless it is safer for the ascending vehicle to do so.
Section VII.
Reverse movement
Art. 94. (1) Before reversing, the driver must make sure, that this manoeuvre will not cause difficulties for other road users and will be safe.
(2) When reversing, the driver must make sure that the road behind the vehicle is clear and must keep a constant lookout while reversing. If the driver is unable to do this himself, he shall provide a person to warn him of any danger.
Chapter fifteen.
STOPPING, STAYING, PARKING
Art. 95. (1) When stopping, the speed of the vehicle shall be reduced smoothly. Braking shall be prohibited, unless necessary to avoid an accident.
(2) In order to allow priority traffic to pass, the stop shall be made in the lane occupied.
Art. 96. (1) Vehicles shall be stopped outside the traffic lane for stops outside the settlements. Where this is not possible, stopping for a standstill shall be carried out parallel to the axis of the road, on the rightmost side of the carriageway.
(2) For parking outside residential areas, vehicles shall be stopped outside the traffic lane.
(3) (Amend. with Decision № 11214 of 16.11.2023 of the Supreme Administrative Court - SG 107/23, in force from 29.12.2023) For stopping and parking in populated areas, vehicles shall stop as far to the right of the traffic lane as possible, in the direction of traffic and parallel to the centerline of the road.
(4) On a carriageway with one-way traffic, stopping is also permitted on the left-hand side in the direction of traffic, if this does not interfere with the movement of traffic.
Art. 97. The driver and passengers may open a door, leave it open, get in and out of a stationary or parked vehicle after ensuring, that they will not endanger other road users.
Art. 98. The driver of a stopped or parked road vehicle may leave it if he or she has taken steps to prevent it from it driving off alone.
Art. 99. (1) On a road outside a populated area, the driver of a non-two-wheel vehicle, stopped in the carriageway because of a defect shall immediately move it out of the carriageway or, if it proves impossible to move the vehicle, mark it, so that it can be seen in time by drivers of approaching vehicles.
(2) On a road in a populated place, the driver of a non-two-wheeled road vehicle, stopped on the carriageway due to a defect shall immediately move it to a place, where parking is permitted or out of the carriageway or, if this proves impossible, mark it in such a way, that it can be noticed in time by drivers of approaching road vehicles.
Art. 100. (1) Where a retro-reflecting warning triangle is used to indicate a damaged road vehicle, it shall be placed at a distance of at least 30 m from the road vehicle in the lane, occupied by it and opposite the direction of traffic of surrounding road vehicles. On motorways and roads with a speed limit exceeding 80 km/h, the retro-reflective warning triangle shall be placed at a distance of not less, than 100 m.
(2) As an additional signal to indicate a damaged road vehicle, the activation of an emergency signal or position lights may be used.
(3) The rules, referred to in Para. 1 and 2 shall also apply to road vehicles, stopped for assistance.
Art. 101. (1) Stopping for stay and parking shall be prohibited:
1. by a stopped vehicle on the traffic side;
2. in tunnels and subways;
3. in road sections with limited visibility;
4. on, or in such proximity to, tram and railway lines as to impede the movement of rail vehicles;
5. on pedestrian or cycle paths and at a distance of less, than 5 m in front of them;
6. at junctions and less, than 5 m from them;
7. on bridges, overpasses and narrow road sections;
8. in places, where the vehicle restricts the visibility of road users to a traffic sign, traffic light or other signalling device;
9. on the carriageway, where the distance between the vehicle and the prohibited crossing sign is less, than 3 m or where the prohibition of a B24 or B25 sign is in force.
(2) Except in the cases, referred to in Para. 1, parking is prohibited:
1. at the entrances to parks, schools, theatres, cinemas, businesses and other places, where vehicles may enter or leave;
2. on the carriageway and pavement immediately in front of entrances to dwellings and garages where this makes access to them difficult;
3. at the stops of the vehicles of the regular public passenger transport lines.
Chapter sixteen.
CROSSING AN INTERSECTION
Art. 102. When approaching an intersection, the driver of a road vehicle shall exercise due caution to be able to reduce speed or stop to allow vehicles and pedestrians, who have the right of way to pass.
Art. 103. At an intersection, where there is no signalized right of way:
1. the driver of a non-rail vehicle shall give way to vehicles on, or approaching on his right. The same rule shall apply to drivers of rail road vehicles;
2. the driver of a non-rail road vehicle shall be obliged to pass the rail road vehicles, regardless of their direction of travel;
3. the driver of a road vehicle, leaving a surface road on a surfaced road shall be obliged to pass road vehicles, travelling on the surfaced road.
Art. 104. (1) At an intersection, at which one of the roads is signalled as a priority road, drivers of vehicles on the other roads shall give way to vehicles, travelling on the priority road.
(2) When the priority road changes direction at a junction, which is indicated by a supplementary T13 sign, drivers leaving the junction shall be guided by the rules of Art. 103, items 1 and 2. The same rules shall govern drivers of vehicles, entering the road with the right of way.
Art. 105. At an intersection, at which the simultaneous passage of rail and non-rail vehicles is permitted by traffic regulator, or a traffic signal, drivers of non-rail vehicles shall be required to yield to rail vehicles, regardless of their direction of travel.
Chapter seventeen.
CROSSING A LEVEL CROSSING
Art. 106. When approaching a level crossing, road users shall be obliged to drive with caution and drivers of road vehicles shall also be obliged to drive at such a speed, as to enable them to stop at the level crossing, if necessary.
Art. 107. When crossing a level crossing, road users shall be guided by the crossing keeper's instructions, the position of the barriers, the light and sound signals and the traffic signs.
Art. 108. The driver must not undertake a level crossing, unless he is satisfied in advance, that it will not be necessary to stop on the rails, or within 2 m of them because of the technical characteristics of the vehicle, traffic conditions or other foreseeable reasons.
Art. 109. The stopping of road vehicles in front of a level crossing shall be obligatory at:
1. lack of barriers and sound and light signalling equipment;
2. lowered, started to lower or rise barriers;
3. a flashing red traffic light and/or an audible alarm, regardless of the position of the barriers;
4. raised barriers and lack of traffic lights and horns, if a vehicle approaches the level crossing.
Art. 110. In front of the level crossing, vehicles shall stop at the marked stop line and, where there is no stop line, not less, than 1 m in front of the barriers. In the absence of barriers, road vehicles shall stop on the line, on which the road signs B2, A34.1 or A34.2 are placed and, in the absence of both road signs, not less than 2 m in front of the first rail.
Art. 111. Before setting off to cross the track, the driver shall again ensure, that no vehicle is approaching the level crossing.
Art. 112. Prohibited shall be:
1. the crossing of track outside level crossings;
2. the unauthorised lifting of a barrier or its circumvention;
3. the changing of gears of a vehicle at a level crossing and its passing with the gears disengaged;
4. entering the level crossing if there is insufficient space on the other side, due to congestion and a minimum distance of 2 m from the last rail cannot be ensured after crossing;
5. reversing at a level crossing.
Art. 113. If the vehicle is forced to stop on the tracks or at a distance of less, than 2 m before the first or after the last rail, the driver shall:
1. lead the occupants out of the vehicle to a safe distance;
2. take measures to move the vehicle out of range of the track and, if this is not possible, do everything necessary to warn the drivers of the vehicles in both directions of the danger.
Art. 114. The warning to stop a rail vehicle during the day shall be made by a circular movement of the hand, holding a clearly discernible object of bright colour and at night a lantern or lighted torch.
Art. 115. (1) At a level crossing, the movement of road vehicles may be regulated by a railway officer, who shall give the following signals to stop road vehicles in front of the level crossing:
1. during the day - right arm, extended horizontally forward and across the axis of the road with a red flag;
2. at night - outlining a semicircle of red light.
(2) Signals by railway officials shall be mandatory for drivers of road vehicles, approaching the crossing from both sides
Chapter eighteen.
MOTORWAY TRAFFIC
Art. 116. Only cars and motorcycles, whose maximum design speed exceeds 50 km/h shall be allowed on the motorway.
Art. 117. (1) A driver, entering a motorway shall give way to vehicles, travelling on the motorway, and a driver wishing to leave the motorway shall promptly move into the appropriate exit lane.
(2) When entering or leaving a motorway, the driver must use the appropriate lane to accelerate or decelerate.
Art. 118. Where the motorway has three or more traffic lanes in one direction, drivers of vehicles with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes, as well as drivers of combinations of vehicles whose total length, including the load, is more than 7 m, shall be prohibited from entering the leftmost lane.
Art. 119. When driving on a motorway the driver shall be prohibited:
1. to stop the vehicle for staying or parking outside the designated parking spaces;
2. to turn in the opposite direction, reverse, enter or cross the dividing line, including where it is broken;
3. to drive in the enforcement lane. This prohibition shall also apply, where traffic is two-way on one of the lanes of the motorway.
Art. 120. (1) The driver of a road vehicle, forced to stop due to circumstances beyond his control may do so on the enforcement lane outside the carriageway, by signalling the stopped vehicle at night and in reduced visibility with a reflective warning triangle or an emergency signal. If he is unable to rectify the defect and continue traffic, he must take measures to withdraw the vehicle from the motorway as quickly as possible.
(2) A vehicle, that is damaged while travelling on a motorway may only be towed by a flexible link to the nearest motorway exit.
Art. 121. Prohibited shall be at a motorway:
1. movement of cyclists and pedestrians;
2. movement of animals;
3. the entry of motor vehicles, towing road vehicles with a flexible connection;
4. the organisation of demonstrations and the movement of advertising and other processions.
Chapter nineteen.
TRAFFIC IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA
Art. 122. A residential zone is a separate, specially arranged area in a settlement, which is marked as such at its entrances and exits by traffic signs and where special traffic rules apply.
Art. 123. The following special rules shall apply in the residential area:
1. pedestrians may use the entire width of the road for traffic and children for play, without unnecessarily obstructing vehicle traffic;
2. drivers of road vehicles shall be obliged to drive at a speed, not exceeding 20 km/h, without endangering pedestrians or creating obstacles to their movement;
3. parking in the residential area is only allowed in designated spaces.
Chapter twenty.
DRIVING IN A TUNNEL
Art. 124. When driving in a tunnel, signalled by a road sign D9, the driver shall:
1. switch on low or high beams;
2. switch off the engine during a forced stop in the tunnel if the stop is not of short duration.
Art. 125. When driving in a tunnel, reversing, turning, stopping and parking shall be prohibited.
Chapter twenty one.
VEHICLE STOPS ON REGULAR PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORT LINES
Art. 126. (1) The driver of a regular public passenger transport vehicle shall stop at the designated and signposted stops along the route, allowing passengers embarking and disembarking safely.
(2) Where stops are not formed by a special carriageway widening, the driver of a non-rail vehicle on regular public passenger transport services shall stop at stops, as close as possible to the edge of the carriageway.
(3) When the stop is occupied by stopped or stopped road vehicles of regular public passenger transport lines, the drivers of the road vehicles arriving after them shall be obliged to wait until the stop is vacated.
Art. 127. The driver shall be prohibited on a regular public passenger transport service to stop to pick up and take off passengers outside the stops, indicated by traffic signs.
Art. 128. The embarkation and disembarkation of passengers to and from vehicles on regular public passenger transport services is only permitted at stops, when the vehicle is stationary.
Art. 129. When passing in the adjacent lane a vehicle of the regular public passenger transport lines stopping, stopped at or departing from a stop, marked with a traffic sign, the driver of the non-rail vehicle shall be obliged to slow down and, if necessary - stop.
Art. 130. (1) When approaching on the right side of a tram stopping or stopped at a stop sign, the driver of the non-rail vehicle shall stop one metre behind it.
(2) When approaching a stop, where there is an island in the traffic lane, the driver of the non-rail vehicle shall reduce speed and, if necessary, stop to allow pedestrians to safely cross the traffic lane between the sidewalk and the island.
Art. 131. When approaching a stopping, stopped or moving bus, marked with a "Children" identification sign, the driver of the vehicle shall stop to ensure the safety of children.
Art. 132. The driver of a road vehicle shall reduce speed and, if necessary, stop to allow vehicles on regular public passenger transport services to carry out the necessary manoeuvres, associated with their departure from designated stops. This does not exempt drivers of road vehicles on regular public passenger transport services from taking the necessary safety measures.
Chapter twenty two.
TRAFFIC AT NIGHT AND IN REDUCED VISIBILITY. USE OF LIGHTS
Art. 133. (1) When driving at night and in reduced visibility, motor vehicles and trams must have their low or high beams, marker lights and rear number plate light, switched on.
(2) The use of high beams shall be prohibited:
1. in case of overtaking. The change from high beam to low beam shall take place before the gap between the vehicles is closed, when the distance between the vehicles is not less than 150 m, or at the moment the oncoming driver signals by switching the lights;
2. when driving on illuminated road sections;
3. when following another vehicle at a distance of less than 50 m.
Art. 134. When stopping outside populated areas at night and in reduced visibility, motor vehicles must have their position lights on. This also applies to trailers.
Art. 135. Fog lights must be switched on at the same time as the main-beam headlamps and used only when visibility is reduced by fog, snow or rain.
Art. 136. During the day, motorcycles must be driven with the low beam on at the front and the marker light on at the rear.
Art. 137. At night and in reduced visibility, drivers of non-motorised road vehicles must use the lights, provided for in the Rules.
Art. 138. When driving at night and in reduced visibility, the use of lights, not provided for in the Rules shall be prohibited.
Art. 139. If blinded, the driver must reduce speed and stop, if necessary.
Chapter twenty three.
SPECIAL RULES FOR CERTAIN ROAD USERS
Section I.
Bicycle drivers
Art. 140. The driver of a bicycle shall ride as close as possible to the right-hand edge of the traffic lane.
Art. 141. The rider of a bicycle shall be prohibited:
1. to ride parallel to another cyclist;
2. to drive without holding the handlebars and to release the pedals;
3. to move next to, or hold on to a road vehicle;
4. to carry, tow or push objects, that interfere with the operation of the bicycle or create hazards or obstacles for other road users;
5.to be towed by another road vehicle;
6. to drive a bicycle in areas, designated for pedestrian traffic only. This prohibition does not apply to child cyclists.
Art. 142. It is forbidden for cyclists to ride in a training group, unless they are accompanied by a car or motorcycle in front of and behind the group.
Section II.
Drivers of animal-drawn road vehicles, animals and herds
Art. 143. The driver of an animal-drawn road vehicle, animals or herds shall at all times control and direct the animals, so as not to create obstructions or hazards to traffic.
Art. 144. (1) Drivers of road vehicles with animal traction, animals and herds shall:
1. drive or lead the vehicle or animals on the rightmost part of the roadway;
2. drive or lead vehicles in a column of not more, than two vehicles, immediately following each other;
3. when riding, not lead more than one animal on a side and not ride alongside another rider;
4. not lead animals across the road, if this endangers traffic safety;
5. keep dogs on a short leash when driving on banquets and sidewalks in populated areas.
(2) At night or when visibility is reduced, the leader of the herd shall signal the hers from behind, on the traffic side, with a lit lantern.
Art. 145. It is forbidden for the driver to leave animals, unattended on or near the road.
Section III.
Towing of motor vehicles
Art. 146. Towing is the movement of a motor vehicle, using the tractive power of another motor vehicle.
Art. 147. (1) The mechanical coupling of motor vehicles when towing is carried out with a rigid link (hitch) or a flexible link.
(2) The towing of a motor vehicle with a maximum permissible mass, exceeding 5 t and of a fifth wheel tractor with a semi-trailer shall be carried out only with a rigid coupling or with a special vehicle.
Art. 148. (1) Drivers of towing and towed vehicles must hold a driving licence for the category of vehicle they are driving.
(2) The drivers of the towing and the towed motor vehicle shall be obliged to coordinate with each other in advance signals of mutual understanding during driving and in particular a signal to stop.
Art. 149. The maximum permissible speed is 40 km/h, when towing and 70 km/h, when towing a rigid link on a motorway.
Art. 150. (1) In the case of a rigid towing line, the towing line shall be 2 to 4 m long and shall be coloured transversely with red and white stripes. The towed vehicle must have a serviceable steering system.
(2) When towing with a flexible link, the length of the flexible link must be 4 to 6 m and must be signalled with a red flag in at least one place. A vehicle, towed by a flexible link must have serviceable steering and braking equipment.
Art. 151. When in motion, the towing vehicle must have its low beam headlights on and the towed vehicle must have its hazard warning signal or rear reflector triangle on.
Art. 152. When driving at night or in conditions of reduced visibility and if the lighting system is defective, the towed vehicle must have a red light at the rear left side.
Art. 153. In the event of a faulty steering system or other failure, that prevents towing with a rigid or flexible link, vehicles may only be moved with a special vehicle.
Art. 154. It shall be prohibited:
1. carrying passengers in a towed vehicle;
2. the carriage of passengers in a bus and in the body of a lorry, when used for towing;
3. towing a motorcycle without a sidecar and a moped;
4. towing more than one motor vehicle;
5. towing of a motor vehicle by a trailer or vice versa;
6. the use of a motorcycle for towing;
7. towing in reduced visibility below 50 m;
8. towing with a flexible link on a slippery road.
Section IV.
Processions and competitions
Art. 155. Organised processions and road races may be held only with the permission of the competent authorities and after prior coordination of their routes, conditions and timing with the authorities of the Ministry of the Interior.
Art. 156. Procession traffic shall proceed in column along the rightmost clear lane. The width of the column shall not be greater, than the width of one traffic lane.
Art. 157. Other road users shall be prohibited from crossing the processions.
Section V.
Motor vehicles with special traffic regime
Art. 158. (1) Motor vehicles with a special driving mode are cars and motorcycles which, when moving, give a flashing blue and/or red light and a special audible signal.
(2) The special traffic mode shall be used only when necessary.
(3) (Amend. – SG, 46/07, in force from 12.06.2007, amend. – SG, 34/08, in force from 01.04.2008, suppl. – SG, 44/08, amend. - SG 53/08, amend. - SG 45/09, amend. - SG 63/2011, in force from 16.08.2011, amend. - SG 60/12, in force from 07.08.2012) Special traffic regime shall be used by the motor vehicles of: the Emergency Medical Aid, the State Agency "National Security", the General and Regional Directorates of the Ministry of the Interior, the National Assembly, the National Security Service, the General Directorate "Security" and the General Directorate "Execution of Punishments" of the Ministry of Justice, the Military Police Service of the Minister of Defence and other structures of the Ministry of the Interior, designated by the Minister of the Interior.
Art. 159. (1) The driver of a motor vehicle with a special traffic regime may:
1. pass at a prohibitive traffic signal or pass without stopping in the presence of a traffic sign B2, but only after reducing speed sufficiently to do so safely;
2. exceed the maximum permitted speed of traffic so far, as it will not endanger the life or property of any person;
3. disregard the traffic organisation, established by traffic lights, traffic signs, road markings and other means, where this relates to the direction of traffic and turning in certain directions;
4. park or stand notwithstanding the provisions of these Rules. During this time, he may only give light signals.
(2) The provisions of Para. 1 shall not exempt the drivers of motor vehicles with special traffic regimes, or the drivers of vehicles, accompanied by them, from the obligation to drive in a safe manner.
Chapter twenty four.
PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC RULES
Art. 160. (1) Pedestrians are required to walk on the sidewalk or curb of the roadway.
(2) Pedestrians may walk in the carriageway, opposite the direction of traffic, as near as possible to its left-hand boundary:
1. when there is no sidewalk or banquette, or it is impossible to use them;
2. when carrying or pushing bulky objects when this obstructs the movement of other pedestrians.
Art. 161. Disabled persons, using wheelchairs, travelling at the speed of a pedestrian may also travel in the carriageway, keeping as close as possible to its right-hand edge.
Art. 162. Outside populated areas, in the absence or impossibility of using a shoulder or pavement, persons pushing a bicycle, moped or motorcycle shall be obliged to move along the carriageway, keeping as close as possible to its right-hand edge.
Art. 163. (1) A group of pedestrians with a guide, a military column, a school group and the like may move along the carriageway in lines of up to four, keeping as close as possible to its right-hand boundary. In this case they shall be marked on the left-hand side as follows:
1. during the day – at the front and back with a red flag;
2. (Corr., SG 72/96) at night - at the front with a white light and at the rear with a red light. Where the length of the column formed is more than 20 m, those walking on the left shall carry an additional illuminated body, emitting a white light every 10 m.
(2) In case of reduced visibility or heavy traffic, the movement of a group of pedestrians with a guide on the carriageway shall only be permitted in a column, one after the other.
Art. 164. An organized group of children under the age of 10 may only ride on the sidewalk or banquette and must be led by at least two persons over the age of 18. When crossing the carriageway, the leader of the group must promptly signal with a baton "Stop! Children", with a red flag or with the hand to stop the traffic.
Art. 165. Pedestrians, when crossing the traffic lane shall be required to:
1. if there is a footpath nearby, use it;
2. before entering the carriageway, take into account the distances to approaching vehicles and their speed;
3. not to unnecessarily prolong the crossing distance and time and not to stop unnecessarily in the traffic lane.
Art. 166. Pedestrians shall be prohibited:
1. to suddenly enter the traffic lane;
2. to cross the carriageway in restricted visibility;
3. to move in tunnels and on bridges when there are no sidewalks;
4. to carry out trade and services on the carriageway.
Art. 167. (1) Pedestrians shall wait for the arrival of vehicles of regular public passenger transport lines on the sidewalk, at the safety island or at the places, marked by markings, or, if there are none, at the banquette.
(2) Pedestrians shall be obliged to clear the carriageway, when signalled by a vehicle with a special traffic regime. Crossing shall be permitted after the signalling motor vehicle and the vehicles accompanying it have passed.
Chapter twenty five.
FREIGHT AND PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Section I.
Freight transport
Art. 168. When carrying goods, the mass of the laden road vehicle must not exceed the maximum permissible mass, shown on its registration certificate.
Art. 169. (1) Freight, transported must:
1. not create a danger to road users;
2. be restrained and not dragged on the road;
3. not restrict the driver's visibility and not impair the stability and controllability of the vehicle;
4. not obscure lights, tell-tales, identification plates, number plates, rear-view mirrors and hand signals.
(2) Loads, which may be blown or scattered, and those which shine and create a danger of dazzling, must be covered.
Art. 170. If the load falls wholly or partly on the road during carriage, the driver must take the necessary measures to signal the load and the vehicle and to clear the roadway.
Art. 171. It is prohibited to carry out loading and unloading work:
1. in populated areas from 10 pm to 6 am when it causes noise;
2. when it creates a traffic hazard or pollutes the environment.
Art. 172. (1) A road vehicle (or combination of road vehicles) which, with or without load, has a mass, greater than 38 tonnes, a length greater than 22 metres, a width greater than 2.5 metres (2.6 metres for refrigerated vans and trailers) or a height, greater than 4 metres is oversized. It shall be marked with the identification sign 'Oversized road vehicle'.
(2) The conditions and procedure for the movement of oversized road vehicles, as well as the axle load standards, shall be determined by the Minister of Transport and the Minister of the Interior.
Art. 173. The driver of a road vehicle, marked with the identification sign "Oversized Road Vehicle" shall be prohibited to stay on the traffic lane and to drive in reduced visibility below 50 m.
Art. 174. Where the load protrudes more than 0,20 m from the side of the outermost part of the vehicle and more, than 1 m from the front or rear, the load shall be marked with a red flag and, when moving at night, with a white reflector or a white light at the front and a red reflector or a red light at the rear.
Section II.
Transport of dangerous goods
Art. 175. Dangerous goods are objects, Art.s or substances, that may endanger the health or life of people, traffic safety, the property of the state, legal and natural persons, as well as the quality of the environment.
Art. 176. (1) Dangerous goods shall be packed, labelled, marked and transported in accordance with the requirements of the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (SG 73/95).
(2) The carriage of dangerous goods shall be carried out after the issue of a permit by the Ministry of the Interior.
Art. 177. (1) The maximum permissible speed of motor vehicles, carrying dangerous goods in a populated area is 40 km/h, outside a populated area - 50 km/h and on a motorway - 70 km/h.
(2) A road vehicle, carrying dangerous goods shall be parked only in car parks, designated for that purpose and, where there are none, off the carriageway - at least 200 metres from a populated area or a designated water area.
Art. 178. The driver of a road vehicle, carrying dangerous goods shall be prohibited from:
1. to park the road vehicle in a populated area, as well as on the roadway, outside a populated area;
2. to carry out the transport in rain, snow or fog, when as a result of this, visibility is reduced below 50 m. In such cases, the driver shall park the vehicle in a safe place, complying with the requirements of Art. 177, Para. 2.
Section III.
Carriage of passengers
Art. 179. When carrying passengers, the driver shall:
1. carry out the carriage only with road vehicles, intended for this purpose in accordance with the load capacity, reflected in the registration certificate;
2. before setting off, satisfy himself, that all the conditions for their safe carriage are provided;
3. close the doors of the bus, trolleybus or tram before departure and not to open them while moving;
4. display a sign on the front and rear of the vehicle indicating "Children!" when transporting an organised group of children. This requirement does not apply to road vehicles of regular public passenger transport lines.
Art. 180. (1) It is prohibited to carry more passengers, than the number, specified in the registration certificate of the motor vehicle. It is permitted to carry two children up to 7 years of age or one child up to 14 years of age in the rear seat of a passenger car.
(2) It is forbidden to carry children under 10 years of age on the back seat of a motorcycle or moped and on the front seat of a car, unless an additional special seat is fitted for the child.
Art. 181. (1) It is forbidden to carry passengers in travel trailers, cargo trailers, self-propelled chassis, tractors and other agricultural machinery, in the body of dump trucks and in cargo baskets of motorcycles.
(2) Persons loading, unloading, escorting, receiving or handing over the load may be transported in a truck. Their number shall be one person for each tonne of payload, but not more than 8. These requirements do not apply to Ministry of Defence vehicles.
Art. 182. Passengers shall be obliged to:
1. obey the instructions of the driver and the staff, operating the road vehicle;
2. use the safety belts fitted in the vehicle;
3. wear a protective helmet when travelling on a motorcycle or moped.
Art. 183. Not to wear seat belts, may:
1. pregnant women;
2. persons whose physical condition does not permit the use of a belt;
3. (amend. - SG 63/11, in force from 16.08.2011) the uniformed employees of the traffic control bodies under the Road Traffic Act - in the performance of their duties.
Art. 184. Passengers shall be prohibited:
1. to stand in the immediate vicinity of the driver and restrict his visibility, to stand on steps or other dangerous places, to open doors while moving, to prevent their closing and to lean out of the vehicle;
2. to travel in a motor vehicle, carrying public passengers with clothing and belongings, including domestic animals, that may contaminate or injure other passengers;
3. to leave the vehicle stopped for inspection without the permission of the control authority;
4. dump or scatter objects or substances, that create a traffic hazard or pollute the road or the environment.
Chapter twenty six.
OBLIGATIONS OF DRIVERS OF ROAD VEHICLES
Art. 185. The driver of a motor vehicle shall carry:
1. a driving licence of the appropriate category;
2. a registration certificate for the motor vehicle it is driving;
3. proof of third party liability insurance for the vehicle he/she is driving;
4. a form from an insurance organisation of a protocol for registration of a traffic accident without the involvement of the authorities of the Ministry of the Interior;
5. the relevant documents, when carrying out public transport;
6. appropriate accompanying and other documents, when transporting dangerous goods.
Art. 186. When operating a road vehicle, the driver shall not disturb the silence by forcing the engine or otherwise in populated areas and places of rest during the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and on holidays and weekends from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. and from 12 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art. 187. The driver of a road vehicle shall:
1. when entering from a dirt road onto a paved road, take measures not to deposit mud and earth on the road, and if this happens - clean it immediately;
2. not to drive self-propelled tracked machinery on surfaced roads.
Art. 188. (1) Drivers of cars, equipped with seat belts are obliged to use them.
(2) The following may refrain from using seat belts:
1. pregnant women;
2. persons, whose physical condition does not permit the use of a belt;
3. (amend. – SG, 63/11, in force from 16.08.2011) uniformed officers of the traffic control bodies under the Road Traffic Act - in the performance of their duties;
4. taxi drivers;
5. instructors, when driving for training purposes.
Art. 189. Riders of motorcycles and mopeds must wear a protective helmet, meeting the relevant requirements.
Art. 190. (1) When entering an area of a petrol station or liquefied petrol filling station, the driver shall:
1. line up in the appropriate direction the motor vehicle at least 1 m away from another vehicle in front of it;
2. when refuelling, switch off the engine and the ignition system as well as the preheating system for fuel-injected food systems.
(2) Motorcycles and mopeds shall be hand propelled to the fuel pumps with the engine turned off from a distance of at least 15 m from them. After refuelling, they shall move away in the same manner and at the same distance.
Art. 191. When signalled to stop by the control authorities, the driver shall stop smoothly in the rightmost part of the traffic lane or at the place, indicated by the control authority and follow his instructions.
Art. 192. When approaching a motor vehicle with a special traffic regime, drivers of other road vehicles shall be obliged to clear sufficient space on the carriageway and, if necessary, to stop in order to ensure the unimpeded passage of both the signalling vehicle and the vehicles accompanying it.
Chapter twenty seven.
DRIVERS' BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS PEDESTRIANS
Art. 193. The driver of a road vehicle shall have a duty of care and caution towards pedestrians, especially children, the disabled, in particular the blind, who use a white cane, and the elderly.
Art. 194. When approaching a place, where children are on or near the road, the driver of a road vehicle shall reduce speed and, if necessary, stop.
Art. 195. When a driver of an organized group of children, signaled with a baton "Stop! Children", with a red flag or by hand, drivers of road vehicles shall stop and wait for the children to pass.
Art. 196. When approaching a pedestrian crossing, the driver of a non-rail vehicle shall be obliged to slow down and, if necessary - stop in order to let pedestrians on or crossing the footpath pass.
Art. 197. Where the crossing of pedestrians across a footpath is regulated by a traffic signal or by a traffic signal controller, the driver of a road vehicle shall:
1. at a signal prohibiting crossing - stop in front of the footpath;
2. after giving a signal, that allows him to cross - let pedestrians, who are still on the footpath - pass;
3. not enter a pedestrian crossing, unless he is satisfied, that he will not be compelled to stop and remain on the pedestrian crossing after giving a signal, prohibiting crossing.
Art. 198. Where there is water, mud or small stones on the carriageway, the driver of a road vehicle must proceed at such a speed, as avoid causing pedestrians to be struck or injured.
Chapter twenty eight.
OBLIGATIONS OF ROAD ACCIDENT PARTICIPANTS
Art. 199. Everyone, involved in a traffic accident shall be obliged to stop and find out what the consequences of the accident are.
Art. 200. Where there are injured persons and where the accident has caused danger to other road users, the driver must take action:
1. to assist the injured persons;
2. to warn the road users of the danger;
3. to preserve the traces of the accident;
4. to notify the authorities of the Ministry of the Interior or the local administration authorities personally or with the help of other persons.
Art. 201. Everyone, involved in a traffic accident shall be obliged to remain at the scene of the accident until arrival of the competent authorities and, if necessary, to transport the injured to a hospital or other medical facility and to return immediately to the scene of the accident when:
1. there are injured persons or damage to one of the vehicles prevents it from moving on its own;
2. the accident has minor material damage, but there is disagreement between the accident participants in the assessment of the circumstances;
3. drives a road vehicle, carrying dangerous goods;
4. drives a vehicle with a foreign registration;
5. there is a suspicion of the use of alcohol, of an intoxicating substance or of the lack of a relevant licence to drive a motor vehicle for any of the participants in the accident;
6. more than two vehicles are involved in the accident;
7. the person at fault in the accident does not carry the required accident report form without the involvement of the authorities of the Ministry of the Interior.
Art. 202. In the event of a road traffic accident with material damage only and involving two road vehicles, where they are able to move on their own and there is no disagreement between the participants in the accident in the assessment of the circumstances of its occurrence, the driver at fault shall complete and hand over to the other driver the relevant form of the accident report without the involvement of the authorities of the Ministry of the Interior.
Art. 203. In all traffic accidents, where the intervention of the competent authorities is required, the use of alcoholic beverages or other intoxicating substances is prohibited until the arrival of the authorities.
Art. 204. The participant in a road traffic accident shall be obliged to notify in person or through the authorities of the Ministry of the Interior the owners of a road vehicle or of property, damaged in their absence.
Chapter twenty nine.
RECONCILIATION OBLIGATIONS
Art. 205. (1) Legal and natural persons shall be obliged to coordinate in advance with the authorities of the Ministry of the Interior:
1. draft standards, industry norms and other regulations, related to traffic safety;
2. traffic organisation projects for construction and repair works in the road area;
3. the opening, recategorisation and closure of level crossings;
4. the recategorisation and closure of roads;
5. the designs and locations of commercial and other establishments within the road;
6. the places for placement of advertising, propaganda and other materials within the road;
7. the lighting projects within the scope of the road;
8. the routes and stops of regular public passenger transport services.
(2) There will be no prior coordination with the authorities, referred to in Para. 1:
1. with the introduction of temporary restrictions and bans on traffic in the event of emergency damage, obstructions and traffic hazards (icing, snow, flooding and pavement failure, collapse, damage to various structures, traffic accidents and the like). In such cases, the competent authorities shall be informed within 12 hours;
2. with the routine repair and maintenance of roads, road structures and appurtenances and level crossings.
Chapter thirty.
POWERS OF CONTROL AUTHORITIES
Art. 206. (Amend. - SG 63/11, in force from 16.08.2011) The control over the observance of the rules and requirements for traffic safety shall be carried out by the authorities, defined in the Road Traffic Act. Such control may be general or electoral, using explicit and implicit forms.
Art. 207. When stopping a road vehicle for inspection or assistance, the enforcement officer shall give a clear stop signal in a timely manner. At night, the stop signal may also be given by a semicircular red light. A uniformed police officer may also stop traffic vehicles by giving a hand signal only. A signal to stop may also be given by a moving police car or motorcycle by continuously illuminating or flashing the sign "POLICE-STOP!"
Art. 208. (1) The enforcement officer shall present the stopped road user with a police sign or service card.
(2) Where necessary, the enforcement officer may ask the stopped driver to leave the vehicle.
(3) In the event of the retention of documents, the control officer shall issue a document to that effect.
Art. 209. On a report of a road traffic accident, the police shall be obliged to visit the scene when:
1. there is a person dead or injured in the accident, and if there is significant material damage;
2. the accident has minor material damage, but has caused congestion on the carriageway or there is a disagreement between those, involved in the accident as to the assessment of the circumstances;
3. the accident involved a road vehicle, carrying dangerous goods;
4. the accident involved a road vehicle with a foreign registration;
5. there is a suspicion, that a person, involved in the accident is under the influence of alcohol, intoxicating substance or does not have the necessary privileges to operate a motor vehicle;
6. more than two motor vehicles are involved in the accident;
7. the person at fault in the accident does not carry the required form of a road accident report without the involvement of the authorities of the Ministry of the Interior.
Art. 210. Where a road vehicle, abandoned or damaged as a result of a traffic accident creates a hazard or obstructs traffic, the police authorities shall order its removal at the owner's expense and notify him of its new location.
Additional provisions
§ 1. In the meaning of these Rules:
1. 'Lane' means a longitudinal part of the road, whether or not marked and providing for the movement of non-road vehicles in one direction in succession.
2. "Traffic lane" is the total width of the lanes. A road may have several traffic lanes visibly separated from each other.
3. "Lane boundary" means the line, whether or not delineated by road markings, which separates the carriageway from other structural elements of the carriageway, such as the carriageway shoulder, pavement, enforcement lane, etc. The line, which demarcates the "BUS"-strip is also the boundary of the carriageway.
4. A "shoulder" is a longitudinal portion of the roadway bounding the traffic lane. A banquette may be reinforced or unreinforced.
5. "Sidewalk" means a constructed, fenced or marked-off longitudinal portion of a roadway that limits the traffic lane and is intended for pedestrian use only.
6. "Roadway" is the total width of the shoulders, sidewalks, travel lanes, and traffic lane islands.
7. "Carriageway island" means a limited area of the carriageway constructed, enclosed or delineated by road markings, which is not intended for vehicular traffic.
8. A "dividing strip" is a longitudinal portion of a road, that divides it into separate traffic lanes and is not intended for vehicular traffic.
9. "Road Scope" includes the travel lane(s), shoulders, sidewalks, dividing strips, drainage ditches, slopes, and strips bounding the road.
10. "Road structures" are the artificial structures (culverts, bridges, viaducts, flyovers, overpasses, underpasses, tunnels, retaining and retaining walls, and the like), by which the road overcomes various obstacles.
11. "Road appurtenances" are the technical means for traffic regulation and other facilities (safety fences, snow protection facilities and the like) installed or constructed within the scope of the road, which serve to shape it as a transport and communication facility and to create conditions for safe and unobstructed traffic.
12. A "motorway" is a road, on which special traffic regulations apply; it does not intersect at the same level as other roads, railways and tramways; it has separate traffic lanes in each direction; it does not serve roadside areas; and it is marked with appropriate traffic signs.
13. "Motor road" means a road, intended for the movement of motor vehicles only, with the exception of self-propelled machinery, which is marked with appropriate road signs.
14. A "narrow section of road" is a road section of limited length, in which the width of the carriageway is reduced on one or both sides.
15. "Intersection" means a place, where two or more roads intersect, diverge or converge at one level.
16. A "road junction" is a place, where two or more roads intersect at different levels with the possibility of passing from one road to the other.
17. "Footpath" means a part of the carriageway, whether or not marked by road markings and signalled by traffic signs, intended for the crossing of pedestrians. At intersections, crosswalks are the extensions of sidewalks and banquets onto the travel lane.
18. A "level crossing" is a single level crossing of a road with a railway line.
19. "Road obstruction" means a disturbance in the integrity of the road surface, and objects, substances or the like, which are on the road and create a traffic hazard.
20. "Reduced visibility" means a reduction in the distance of visibility in twilight, fog, rain, dust, smoke and the like.
21. "Restricted visibility" means a reduction in the distance of visibility by vertical and horizontal curves of the road, and by the presence of roadside plantations, buildings, road structures and obstructions within the range of the road.
22. "Settlement" means a built-up area, which is identified by appropriate road signs at its entrances and exits.
23. "Road vehicle" means a wheeled vehicle, used for the transport of persons and/or goods. Trams and self-propelled machines shall be equated with road vehicles when they are moved on roads.
24. "Motor vehicle" means a road vehicle, equipped with an engine for locomotion, excluding rail vehicles.
25. "Motor vehicle" means a non-road, non-tracked, two-wheeled motor vehicle, which is used for the carriage of passengers and goods or for towing other road vehicles. Automobiles shall include trolleys. Depending on their intended use, cars are:
a) car - for the carriage of passengers, in which the number of seats excluding the driver's seat does not exceed 8;
b) freight - for the carriage of goods and/or for towing a trailer;
c) buses - for the carriage of passengers with more than 8 seats without the driver's seat;
d) special - with permanently installed apparatus, equipment or machinery, which prevents their use for other purposes.
26. "Motorcycle" means a two-wheeled road vehicle with or without a sidecar, which has an engine of more than 50 cc. Motorcycles shall also include motor vehicles with three wheels, the unladen mass of which does not exceed 400 kg, as well as two-wheel road vehicles which have an engine with a displacement of up to 50 cc and a maximum design speed, exceeding 50 km/h.
27. "Moped" means a two- or three-wheel road vehicle, which has an engine of a capacity not exceeding 50 cc and a maximum design speed not exceeding 50 km/h.
28. "Tractor" means a motor vehicle, designed to carry out specific activities as well as to tow cargo trailers. Only wheeled tractors are allowed on the road. Self-propelled chassis shall be assimilated to wheeled tractors.
29. "Self-propelled machine" means a machine or machine, designed to carry out specific activities and moving or moved on roads only exceptionally. These are: electric trucks, forklifts, agricultural and construction machinery and the like. A self-propelled machine is small when it has a tractive effort of up to 200 kg, a maximum travelling speed of up to 25 km/h, a track of up to 900 mm and an unladen mass of up to 900 kg.
30. "Trailer" means a road vehicle, designed to be towed by a motor vehicle. Semi-trailers shall be assimilated to trailers.
31. "Semi-trailer" means a road vehicle, which is coupled to a motor vehicle so that part of it rests on the motor vehicle and a substantial part of its mass and the mass of its load is carried by the motor vehicle.
32. "Bicycle" means a road vehicle with at least two wheels, which is propelled by the muscular power of the person driving it, excluding wheelchairs.
33. "Composition of road vehicles" means mechanically connected road vehicles, which participate in traffic on the roads as a unit.
34. 'Articulated road vehicle' means a combination of road vehicles, consisting of a motor vehicle and a semi-trailer.
35. . "Motor vehicle category" means a group of motor vehicles, grouped together according to their intended use and design features.
36. 'Load capacity' means the maximum total mass of the load or the maximum number of passengers, which the road vehicle is designed to carry.
37. 'Unladen mass' is the mass of the road vehicle without driver, passengers or load, but with all fuel, tools and accessories.
38. 'Mass with load' is the total mass of the road vehicle, load, driver and passengers.
39. 'Maximum permissible mass' means the mass with load determined to be permissible by the competent authorities.
40. 'Axle load' means the fraction of the laden mass, carried by each axle of a road vehicle.
41. 'Pedestrian' means a road user, who is on the road outside a road vehicle and not carrying out work on the road. Pedestrians include persons:
a) pushing or pulling a child or wheelchair or other road vehicle without a motor and with a width of less than 1 m;
b) pushing a bicycle, moped or motorcycle;
c) disabled persons, who use wheelchairs propelled by their muscular strength or by a motor if they are travelling at the speed of a pedestrian.
42. "Passenger" means a person, who is in or on a road vehicle but not involved in its operation.
43. "Braking" means the bringing to a standstill of a road vehicle.
44. 'Stationary road vehicle' means a road vehicle stopped for the limited time necessary to take on and off passengers or to carry out loading and unloading operations in the presence of the driver.
45. 'Parked road vehicle' means a stopped road vehicle outside the circumstances which characterise it as stationary and outside the circumstances relating to the need to stop to avoid conflict with another road user or collision with any obstacle or in obedience to traffic regulations.
46. "Slow-moving road vehicle" means a road vehicle which, for structural reasons, cannot travel at a speed of more than 30 km/h. Slow-moving road vehicles include those which, because of the nature of the load they carry, cannot move at a speed higher than 30 km/h.
47. . "Road traffic accident" means an event, occurring in the course of the movement of a road vehicle and causing injury or death to persons, damage to a road vehicle, road, road facility, load or other material damage.
48. "Right-of-way" means the right of one road user to pass another road user before another road user at a given point in the roadway.
Transitional and concluding provisions
§ 2. Repeals the Rules for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Act (promulgated in SG 9/74; amended and supplemented, Art. 73/76, N 26/82, N 40/86, N 73/87, N 68/88 and N 71/91).
§ 3. By June 1, 1996, remove traffic signals with additional sections and eliminate flashing green lights at traffic signals.
§ 4. By 1 March 1997, traffic lights, road signs and road markings shall be brought into conformity with the requirements of the Rules.
§ 5. (Corr., SG, 72/96) Drivers, who acquired the right to drive motor vehicles of category C before the entry into force of these Rules shall retain their rights as drivers of motor vehicles of category T - wheeled tractor.
§ 6. The Rules shall come into force from 1 June 1996.
§ 7. The implementation of the Rules shall be entrusted to the Minister of the Interior, the Minister of Transport and the Minister of Territorial Development and Construction, in accordance with their competence.
Concluding provisions
TO DECREE NO 78 OF 7 APRIL 2006, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING LEGISLATIVE ACTS OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
(PUBL. - SG, 32/06, IN FORCE FROM 01.01.2007)
§ 4. The Decree shall come into force on 1 January 2007.
Concluding provisions
TO DECREE NO 123 OF 1 JUNE 2007, AMENDING LEGISLATIVE ACTS OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
(PROMULGATED - SG 46/07, IN FORCE FROM 12.06.2007)
§ 16. The Decree shall enter into force on the day of its promulgation in the State Gazette.
Transitional provisions
TO DECREE NO 56 OF 21 MARCH 2008, AMENDING LEGISLATIVE ACTS OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
(Prom. -SG 34/08, IN FORCE FROM 01.04.2008)
§ 9. The Decree shall enter into force from 1 April, 2008.
DECREE NO 124 OF 2 JUNE 2008, AMENDING LEGISLATIVE ACTS OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
(PROM. - SG, 53/08)
§ 2. The words "Ministry of State Disaster and Emergency Policy", "Minister of State Disaster and Emergency Policy" and "Deputy Minister of State Disaster and Emergency Policy" shall be replaced by "Ministry of Emergency Situations", "Minister of Emergency Situations" and "Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations" in the following acts of the Council of Ministers:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13. The RULES for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Act, adopted by Decree No 36 of the Council of Ministers of 1996 (Publ. SG, 25.96; corr. 72/96; amended and supplemented, 32/06, 46/07 and 34 and 44/08);
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Concluding provisions
TO DECREE NO 238 OF 4 AUGUST 2011 ON ADOPTION OF RULES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MILITARY POLICE ACT
(PUBL. – SG, 63/11, IN FORCE FROM 16.08.2011)
§ 6. The Decree shall enter into force on the day of its promulgation in the State Gazette.
Transitional and concluding provisions
TO DECREE NO 166 OF 30 JULY 2012, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE RULES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR ACT, ADOPTED BY DECREE NO 126 OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF 2006
(PROM., SG, 60/12, IN FORCE FROM 07.08.2012)
§ 73. The Decree shall enter into force on the day of its promulgation in the State Gazette.
Transitional and concluding provisions
TO DECREE NO 22 OF 9 FEBRUARY 2015, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE RULES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, ADOPTED BY DECREE NO 36 OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF 1996
(PROM., SG, 13/15, IN FORCE FROM 18.05.2015)
§ 20. Replacement of road signs with reflective ones under Art. 41, Para. 3 and the installation of a device for counting the duration of the traffic light signal at intersections with heavy traffic under Art. 66, item 5 shall be carried out by 1 May 2016.
§ 21. The implementation of the permanent marking. referred to in Art. 62, Para. 1 with materials, other than paint for certain roads, defined in Ordinance No. 2 of 2001 on road signalling with road markings, issued by the Minister of Regional Development and Public Works (prom., SG, 13/01; amended and supplemented, N 18/04 and N 54/09), and the marking of footpath M8.2 in places with traffic regulation with traffic lights, referred to in Art. 64, item 3, letter "b" shall be carried out by 1 May 2017.
§ 22. The accompaniment of the green light with an audible signal at traffic lights to facilitate blind pedestrians referred to in Art. 35, Para. 5 shall be carried out by 1 May 2020.
§ 23. The Decree shall enter into force 3 months after its promulgation in the State Gazette.

Annex to Art. 25, Para. 1

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THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA	
REPUBLIQUE DE BULGARIE	
BG	
INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRAFFIC	
INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENCE	
PERMIS INTERNATIONAL DE CONDUIRE	
 	
№ ...............	

 Road Traffic Convention of 8 November 1968	
Valid until  ...................................................................................................................................	
Issued by ..................................................................................................................................	
in............................................................................................................................................	
date.......................................................................................................................................	
National driving licence number
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                                                                SIGNATURE:	
Stamp	

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This certificate is not valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.
It shall be valid in the territories of all other Contracting Parties. The categories of motor vehicles, for which it is valid are indicated at the end of the licence.
This licence shall not exempt the holder from complying in any country, through which he travels with the laws and regulations, concerning residence or the practice of a profession. The certificate shall cease to be valid in the State, in which the holder takes up his permanent residence.
 
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ЗАПИСИ, ОТНОСЯЩИЕСЯ К ВОДИТЕЛЮ	
 
Фамилия	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.	
Имя	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.	
Место рождения	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.	
Дата рождения	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.	
Местожительство	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.	
 
КАТЕГОРИИ ТРАНСПОРТНЫХ СРЕДСТВ,	
НА УПРАВЛЕНИЕ КОТОРЫМИ ВЫДАНО	
УДОСТОВЕРЕНИЕ	
 
Мотоциклы.	A	
Автомобили, за исключением	B	
упомянутых в категории А,	 	
разрешенная максимальная	 	
масса которых не превишает	 	
3500 кг и число сидячих мест	 	
которых, помимо сиденья во-	 	
дителя, не превышает восьми.	 	
Автомобили, предназначенные	C	
для перевозки грузов, разреше-	 	
нная максимальная масса ко-	 	
торых превышает 3500 кг.	 	
Автомобили, предназначенные для	D	
перевозки пассажиров и имеющие	 	
более восьми сидячих мест, по-	 	
мимо сиденья водителя.	 	
Составы транспортных средств	E	
с тягачом, относящимся к кате-	 	
гориям В, C и D, которыми	 	
водитель имеет право управлять,	 	
но которые не входят сами в одну	 	
из этих категорий или в эти категории.	 	
УСЛОВИЯ, ОГРАНИЧИВАЮЩИЕ	 	
ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ	 	

 
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PARTICULARS CONCERNING TНE DRIVER	
 
Surname	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.	
Other names	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.	
Place of birth	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.	
Date of birth	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.	
Нome Address	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.	
 
CATEGORIES OF VEНICLES FOR WНICН TНE PERMIT IS VALID	
 
Motor cycles.	A	
Motor vehicles, other than those in category A, having A permissible maximum mass not exceeding 3500 kg and not more than eight seats in Addition to the driver's seat.	B	
Motor vehicles used for the carriage of goods and whose permissible maximum exceeds 3500 kg.	C	
Motor vehicles used for the carriage of passengers and having more than eight seats in Addition to the driver's seat.	D	
Combination of vehicles of which the drawing vehicle is in category or categories for which the driver is licensed (B And/or C And/or D), but which Are not themselves in that category or categories.	E	
RESTRICTIVE CONDITIONS OF USE	 	

 
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INDICACIONES RELATIVAS AL CONDUCTOR	
 
Apellido	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.	
Nombres	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.	
Lugar de nacimiento	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.	
Fecha de nacimiento	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.	
Domicilo	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.	
 
CLASES DE VEНICULOS PARA LOS CUALES VALIVO EL PERMISO	
 
Motorcicletas.	A	
Vehiculos Automotores excepto los vehiculos de la clase "A", cuya masa maxima Autorizada no excede de 3500 kg y que tienen Ademas del conductor in maximo de ocho Asientos	B	
Vehiculos Automotores usados Al transporte de mercaderias, cuya masa maxima Autorizada excede de 3500 kg.	C	
Vehiculos Automotores dedicados Al transporte de personas y que tienen Ademas del Asiento del conductor, mas de ocho Asientos.	D	
Conjunto de vehiculos cuyo tractor es de la/las/ clase /s/ B, C, D para la cual/las cuales/ esta habilitado el conductor, pero los mismos vehiculos no estan en esta /s/ clase /s/.	E	
CONDICIONES QUE LIMITAN EL USO	 	

 
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INDICATIONS RELATIVES AU CONDUCTEUR	
 
Nom	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.	
Prenom	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.	
Lieu de naissance	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.	
Date de naissance	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.	
Domicile	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.	
 
CATEGORIE DE VEНICULES POUR LESOULES LE PERMIS EST VALABLE	
 
Motorcycles.	A	
Automobiles, Autres que celles de la categorie A, dont la masse maximale Autorisee n'excede pas 3500 kg et dont le nombre de places Assises, outre le siege du conducteur, n'excede pas huit.	B	
Automobiles Afectees Au transport de marchandises et dont la masse maximale Autorisee excede 3500 kg.	C	
Automobiles Afectees Au transport de personnes et Ayant plus de huit places Assises, outre le siege du conducteur.	D	
Esemble de vehicules dont le tracteur rente dans la ou les categories B, C ou D pour lesquelles le conducteur est habilite, mais qui ne rentrent pas eux-memes dans cette categorie ou ces categories.	E	
CONDITIONS RESTRICTIVES D'UTILISATION	 	

 
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