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As of today and until 23 February, a new specialized police operation is underway to ensure compliance with road traffic rules, with a different focus in different regions of the country. This was announced by Chief Inspector Lachezar Bliznakov from the Traffic Police Department with the National Police General Directorate.
On roads where there is heavy truck traffic, checks on their drivers will continue. The police teams on the roads to the resorts of Borovets, Bansko and Pamporovo will be reinforced.
Road police will monitor compliance with speed rules. In addition, mobile teams will patrol the roads to prevent risky maneuvers.
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Traffic police continue to watch out for motorists who dare driving under the influence, i.e. impaired by alcohol or other drugs. Over 13,000 different traffic violations were detected within five days – from 8 to 13 January, announced Chief Inspector Lachezar Bliznakov from the Traffic Police at a briefing today, as quoted by BGNES.
Within the five days, 747 pedestrians were penalised on the road and 75 drivers who did not give way to pedestrians, 66 drivers used drugs before driving, 117 were drivers who were intoxicated by alcohol. There were over 18,000 speeding incidences.
As of today, a new police operation is underway. Bliznakov reported that traffic police will patrol small towns and villages too.