Side-by-side comparison
Bulgaria vs Greece driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Bulgaria and Greece.
| Rule | Bulgaria | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 120 / 140 km/h | 110 / 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.5 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.2 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.2 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Mandatory all day | Not stated in the standardized source |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Not stated in the standardized source | Not stated in the standardized source |
| Mandatory equipment | reflective vest, warning triangle, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher | warning triangle, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher |
| Low-emission zones | No national scheme; check the city you are driving into | No sticker — access is checked against the number plate |
| Fines and enforcement | EU rules let the fine follow you home | EU rules let the fine follow you home |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |
Bulgaria
Typical passenger-car speed limits: The source lists 120 km/h for expressways and 140 km/h for motorways.
Greece
Typical passenger-car speed limits: The source lists 110 km/h for expressways and 130 km/h for motorways.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.