570 motorists in Bulgaria fined for using mobile phones while driving

570 drivers were sanctioned for using mobile phones during the most recent operation to prevent the use of mobile devices while driving. It was organized by the European Network of Traffic Police Services - TISPOL and took place on the week of 16-22 September.

Use of mobile phones while driving without hands free devices is not allowed.

During the operation, 25,953 vehicles and 29,440 people were checked in Bulgaria. Most violations were found by the teams of the Regional Police Directorate-Veliko Turnovo - 57, the Regional Police Directorate in Sofia - 55 and the Regional Police Directorate in Bourgas - 51.

For comparison, in a similar operation conducted from September 17 to September 23 last year, a total of 24,807 vehicles and 29,340 people were checked on the territory of the country, and a total of 662 similar violations were detected.