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Bulgarian legislative proposals for scooter and cart safety
Overview
Bulgarian lawmakers, led by the GERB political party, have proposed amendments to the Road Traffic Act to increase safety and regulation for non-motorized and small-vehicle transport.
Initial proposals focused on requiring electric scooter riders to hold at least an AM category driving license. This would involve mandatory training in theory, practical driving, and first aid, though existing motor vehicle license holders would be exempt. Proponents cited safety data showing 498 injuries in scooter-related incidents over 18 months, with two-thirds of victims being under age 17. Proposed fines for non-compliance ranged from 150 to 500 euros.
Subsequent legislative efforts expanded these measures to include stricter sobriety controls. New proposals include a 100 euro fine for drivers of scooters, bicycles, and horse-drawn carts who refuse alcohol or drug testing. These measures follow police data reporting 445 scooter accidents resulting in 7 deaths and 364 injuries within the first eight months of the year, as well as 75 accidents involving horse-drawn carts.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Majority MPs have proposed changes to the Road Traffic Act.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 100 euro fine is proposed for drivers of scooters, bicycles, and horse-drawn carts who refuse alcohol and drug tests.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The GERB party has proposed requiring scooter drivers to hold a driving license.
- [● 3 SOURCES] In the first eight months of the year, 75 accidents involving horse-drawn carts occurred, including 21 serious and 32 light accidents, with no fatalities.
- [● 3 SOURCES] During the same eight-month period, 445 accidents involving scooters resulted in 7 deaths and 364 injuries.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesBulgaria proposes fines for scooter and cart drivers refusing sobriety tests
Bulgarian MPs propose a 100 euro fine for scooter, bicycle, and cart drivers who refuse alcohol or drug tests, alongside new licensing requirements for scooter riders.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesGERB proposes driving licenses for electric scooter riders
Bulgarian GERB deputies have proposed requiring an AM category driving license for electric scooter riders to improve road safety and reduce accidents involving minors.
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breaking.bg · fakti.bg · petel.bg · ruse.news · trafficnews.bg