FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The easiest way is online via the Ministry of Interior portal or licensed platforms like Boleron. You need your personal ID number and driving license number. The system will display all your obligations – both served and unserved fine notices.
No. Since May 2026, the inspection system is integrated with the Ministry of Interior. If you have unpaid and officially served fines, the software automatically blocks the inspection. You must pay your obligations at least 24 hours before the inspection.
In 2026, toll system cameras widely impose fines for average speed violations. Penalties are the same as for instant speed violations. For example, exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 km/h outside urban areas results in a BGN 600 fine and license suspension for 2 months.
Every electronic fine notice can be paid with a 30% discount if payment is made within 14 days of official service. After this period, the full amount is due.
If cameras detect you without valid insurance, the fine for an individual owner is BGN 250. For a repeat violation, it increases to BGN 800, and the vehicle may be removed from circulation until insurance is obtained.
The online check also shows 'unserved' notices. They are considered officially served once viewed in the Ministry portal or presented during a roadside or border check.
For blood alcohol levels between 0.5 and 0.8‰, the fine is BGN 500 and license suspension for 6 months. Above 1.2‰ or in case of drug use, criminal liability applies, including imprisonment and vehicle confiscation (or payment of its equivalent value).
The fine is BGN 50 and 6 penalty points are deducted. The same applies for not wearing a seatbelt.
Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 km/h in urban areas results in 12 penalty points deducted. If you lose all 39 points (26 for new drivers), you lose your driving rights and must retake the exam after 6 months.
Yes, border checkpoints have terminals for checking and paying fines. If you have served and unpaid fines, border police may detain you until payment is made.
The fine is BGN 100. Surveillance cameras in major cities (Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna) strictly monitor this violation and issue fines automatically.
The penalty is BGN 150 and 8 penalty points deducted. For repeat violations, the fine doubles and the license is suspended for 1 month.
After the voluntary payment period expires, Traffic Police transfer the debt to the National Revenue Agency. This may result in bank account seizure or restrictions on tax benefits.
Fines range between BGN 50 and BGN 200 depending on municipal regulations, but most commonly BGN 50 is imposed via a notice placed on the windshield.
You can check via the Ministry of Interior portal using a qualified electronic signature or by submitting a request at a regional Traffic Police office.
