Embassy of the United States

Warden Messages

Vehicles in Bulgaria - Headlights

The U.S. Embassy would like to make Americans in Bulgaria aware that beginning November 1, all vehicles in Bulgaria must have their headlights on at all times while driving, day or night.  This law is effective from November 1 until March 1.  Any driver discovered driving a car without the headlights on may be fined a minimum of 20 leva by a police officer.

Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs’ web site www.travel.state.gov, where the current Country Specific Information, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings and Worldwide Cautions can be found.  Americans living or traveling in Bulgaria are also encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/, to obtain updated information on travel and security within Bulgaria.

The U.S. Embassy is located at 16, Kozyak St., Sofia1407; tel.: (+359 2) 937-5100; fax (+359 2) 937-5209; web site: http://bulgaria.usembassy.gov