Bulgarian Police launch nationwide Winter safety campaign

The Bulgarian Ministry of Interior is launching its annual “Winter” safety campaign starting November 1. In the Kyustendil region, police will implement intensified and continuous supervision divided into three distinct ten-day stages.

The first stage, “With a safe road vehicle during winter,” runs from November 1 to 10, focusing on cyclists, animal-drawn vehicles, and individual electric vehicles. The second stage, “Pedestrians, passengers, and drivers for road tolerance,” takes place from November 11 to 20, targeting pedestrian behavior and driver compliance with crosswalks and speed limits. The final stage, “Safe driving during winter,” occurs from November 21 to 30, emphasizing the technical condition of vehicles and lighting systems using specialized headlight inspection tools.

Local authorities reported a concerning road safety situation in the Kyustendil region, noting 304 accidents since the beginning of the year, resulting in five deaths and 139 injuries. Officials noted a trend of decreasing fatalities but an increase in the number of injured persons compared to the previous year.