BulgariavsSerbia
Bulgaria and Serbia share a land border — here's how their driving rules differ, side by side.
VERIFIED 2026-07-29 & 2026-07-29 · METHODOLOGY| RULE | Bulgaria | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 90 km/h |
| Motorway speed limit | 140 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Alcohol limit (general) | 0.5‰ | 0.3‰ |
| 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, Spare bulb 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, from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March, and at other times in poor visibility. |
| 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. | From 1 November to 1 April, winter tires or all-season tires with adequate tread (or summer tires plus chains carried on board) are generally required; enforcement and exact conditions can vary — check current guidance if traveling in winter. |
| Low-emission / restricted zones | No nationwide low-emission zone network; Sofia has limited local traffic restrictions during high-pollution episodes. | No nationwide low-emission zone network; Belgrade has limited local traffic restrictions in parts of the city center. |
| Child seats | Children under 150 cm must use an approved child restraint suited to their size. | Children under 12 or shorter than 150 cm require an appropriate child restraint suited to their 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 | RSD |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |