Visitors to Bulgaria may drive using their national licence, as long as it complies with international standarts. It is advisable, however, to carry an international license. There are petrol service stations along most major routes. Fuel in Bulgaria is lead free and available in the folowing octane levels: 92, 95 and 98. Diesel fuel is also widely available through the country.

Road signs follow international standarts. According to Bulgarian law seat belts must be worn by all passengers, mobile phones can only be used with `hands-free` sets, and the legal alcohol limit is 0,5 pro mil. Speed limits for cars are 50 km/h (30 mph) inside the city limits, 90 km/h (55mph) outside cities and 120 km/h (75mph) on motorways Road assistance - 24 hour service tel.: /02/ 980 3308