BulgariavsNorth Macedonia
Bulgaria and North Macedonia share a land border — here's how their driving rules differ, side by side.
VERIFIED 2026-07-29 & 2026-07-29 · METHODOLOGY| RULE | Bulgaria | North Macedonia |
|---|---|---|
| Driving side | Drives on the right | Drives on the right |
| Urban speed limit | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Rural speed limit | 90 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Motorway speed limit | 140 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Alcohol limit (general) | 0.5‰ | 0.5‰ |
| Alcohol limit (novice) | 0.0‰ | 0.0‰ |
| Mandatory equipment | Warning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit, Fire extinguisher | Warning triangle, Hi-vis vest, First aid kit |
| Tolls | Vignette | Toll booths |
| Headlights | Dipped headlights are required at all times, day and night, year-round. | Dipped headlights are required at all times, day and night, year-round. |
| Winter tires / chains | Winter tires (or all-season tires with adequate tread, or chains carried) are effectively required in winter conditions on many roads — enforcement is active, especially on signed mountain routes. | Generally required in winter conditions on mountain roads; carrying chains is recommended for mountain routes in season. |
| Low-emission / restricted zones | No nationwide low-emission zone network; Sofia has limited local traffic restrictions during high-pollution episodes. | No low-emission zone network; Skopje has occasional local traffic restrictions during high-pollution episodes. |
| Child seats | Children under 150 cm must use an approved child restraint suited to their size. | Children require an appropriate child restraint suited to their age and size. |
| Mobile phone use | Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited. | Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited. |
| Currency | BGN | MKD |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |