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Bulgarian vehicle and railway regulation updates
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2026-10-27 07:53 UTC → 2026-10-27 10:51 UTC ·
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Bulgaria has undertaken legislative changes to modernize transport regulations and align with European Union standards. Initially, deputies reviewed amendments to the Railway Transport Act, focusing on transitioning to a centralized registration system for railway vehicles via the Railway Administration Executive Agency and updating passenger rights to match EU regulations. Following these developments, new regulations regarding the registration and reporting of motor vehicles were have been implemented under Ministry of Interior Ordinance No. I-45. These updates aim to reduce administrative burdens at Road Police departments by removing mandatory physical inspections (channel checks) for vehicles registered in Bulgaria for over 10 years during ownership transfers or regional registration changes. The new rules Inspections are also simplify processes for no longer required when changing fuel types, updating ecological categories, and or issuing duplicate documents. Additional Significant procedural changes include a limit of three issuances for transit plates for the same vehicle and modified requirements for engine replacements, limitations on the issuance replacements; while proof of transit plates, and streamlined procedures ownership for heirs to a new engine is no longer required, the engine number must be recorded during inspection, and a technical test is necessary if the engine code differs. Regarding inheritance, a single heir can now initiate registration processes following an owner's death. without written power of attorney from co-heirs, though all owners will be listed on the certificate. De-registration by a single heir is restricted to cases of scrapping, total loss, confiscation, or destruction by fire or natural disaster. Additionally, the Ministry of Interior will officially terminate the registration of vehicles belonging to owners who passed away before September 7, 2025, if heirs do not re-register them by April 27, 2027.
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- 2026-10-27 10:51 UTC Bulgarian vehicle and railway regulation updates
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