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🛡️ Mandatory Safety Equipment

Helmet meeting ECE 22 or ECE 22.06 standard
Protective gloves made of leather or textile
Motorcycle jacket with protectors
Long pants (preferably motorcycle pants)
Closed shoes - boots or sneakers
Reflective vest (mandatory in case of accident)

🚦 Basic Traffic Rules

Keep lights on always, even during the day
Obey speed limits in all conditions
Maintain a safe 3-second following distance
Avoid blind spots of cars
Use turn signals for every direction change
Ride predictably - avoid sudden maneuvers
Watch for potholes, oil, and wet roads

🌧️ Riding in Bad Conditions

Reduce speed by 30-40% in rain
Avoid metal surfaces and road markings
Increase distance to other vehicles
Use smooth throttle and brake inputs
Watch for hydroplaning at high speeds

Rules

🚗 Speed Limits

Urban areas: 50 km/h
Rural areas: 90 km/h
Expressways: 120 km/h
Highways: 130 km/h
New highways: 140 km/h (where marked)
Residential zones: 20 km/h
In rain: -20 km/h from allowed speed

🍺 Alcohol and Drugs

Allowed alcohol level: 0.05% (50 mg/100 ml blood)
For novice drivers (up to 2 years): 0.02%
Drugs: Strictly prohibited - zero tolerance
Medications: Check label for warnings
Penalties: Fine 500-1000 BGN + license suspension

📋 Mandatory Documents and Equipment

Driving license for motorcycles
Vehicle registration certificate
Civil liability insurance policy
Eco sticker (green sticker)
Reflective vest
ECE 22 helmet (for driver and passenger)
First aid kit (recommended)

🔧 Technical Inspections

Motorcycles over 125cc: Mandatory inspections
First inspection: After 4 years from first registration
Next inspections: Every 2 years
After 10 years: Annual inspections
Motorcycles up to 125cc: No mandatory inspection

💰 Fines and Violations (2024)

Speeding: 20-300 BGN (depending on excess)
No helmet: 100 BGN
No lights during day: 50 BGN
Improper overtaking: 100-300 BGN
Riding in bus lane: 100 BGN
Parking on sidewalk: 50 BGN

Safe Riding Tips

🔍 Before Every Ride

Check tire pressure front and rear
Test front and rear brakes
Check all lights are working
Check engine oil level
Inspect chain - tension and lubrication
Check wheel spokes for cracks
Ensure mirrors are properly adjusted

🏍️ Riding Technique

Braking: Use 70% front + 30% rear brake
Turns: Look through the turn, not into it
Position: Sit upright, knees pressed to tank
Arms: Slightly bent, not tense on handlebars
Counter-steering: Learn to turn by pushing handlebars
Throttle in turn: Steady throttle through turn for stability
Emergency braking: Brake straight, no turns

👶 For Beginner Riders

Start with a lighter bike (under 250cc)
Take a professional riding course
Practice in empty parking lots first
Don't ride in heavy traffic initially
Learn to use both brakes effectively
Ride within your skill level

🛣️ Highway Riding

Maintain 120-130 km/h (not slower than 90 km/h)
Ride in right lane, left is for overtaking
Increase following distance to 4-5 seconds
Watch for crosswinds from trucks
Stop every 150-200 km for rest
Watch for debris and objects on road

🏙️ City Riding

Watch for opening doors of parked cars
Take the full lane - don't ride on edges
Anticipate pedestrian movements
Slow down at green traffic wave
Watch for tram tracks and manholes
Avoid lane splitting (filtering)

🔧 Motorcycle Maintenance

Oil: Change every 5000-10000 km
Chain: Clean and lubricate every 500 km
Tires: Check wear and pressure regularly
Brakes: Replace pads at 2-3 mm thickness
Filters: Air and oil filter according to schedule
Spark plugs: Replace every 10000-15000 km
Coolant: Replace every 2 years

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