Driving in Bulgaria
Fuel
Diesel (Дизел) Only. The fuel cap is on the passenger side. To open it, pull the small lever located on the floor next to the driver’s seat.
Potholes & Rural Hazards
Roads around rural Bulgaria can have deep potholes or slow-moving farm machinery. Keep your speed down and stay alert for sheep, goats, or horses crossing the road.
24/7 Headlights
Bulgarian law requires headlights on at all times, day and night. We have preset these for you—please leave them on. You will be fined by the police if they catch you.
Potholes & Rural Hazards
Roads around rural Bulgaria can have deep potholes or slow-moving farm machinery. Keep your speed down and stay alert for sheep, goats, or horses crossing the road.
The Yellow Priority Diamond
The Yellow Diamond sign means you have the right of way. If you see this same sign with black diagonal lines through it, your priority has ended—yield to traffic from the righ
Stop Signes
At “STOP” signs, you must come to a complete halt. Do not “roll” through. Count to three before pulling away; local police are very strict on this specific rule.
Documents
Please keep your passport & driving licencewith you when using the vehicle. All the other documents legaly required are in the glove box.
Alcohol
Bulgaria has a zero-tolerance policy for drink-driving (limit 0.05%). Please do not risk it.
Hazards & Flashing Lights
If oncoming drivers flash their lights at you, there is likely a police speed trap ahead. If a car puts on their hazard lights, they are warning you of a sudden stop or a hazard (like a donkey cart!)
