Traffic police starts checks on Bulgarian roads as part of operation “Winter”

As of 1st of November, Bulgarian traffic police and automobile administration begin operation “Winter”, which aims to ensure that vehicles are ready for driving in winter conditions.

Under the law, drivers are required to obligatory use winter tyres with a minimum tread depth of 4 mm. Acording to experts however, the law should oblige motorists to use only winter tyres.

The operation will go through three stages in the period from 1^st to 30^th of November.

Cyclists and the safety pedestrians will also be subject to the inspections. Buses and lorries will also be checked.

Before the start of the winter, the police will inspect the condition of headlights, windshield cleaners, tyre condition, heating and the overall condition of the vehicles.

If irregularities are identified, drivers will be subject to sanctions