21-year-old driver from Malo Konare caught driving over 200 km/h near Plovdiv, license revoked

A night race exceeding 200 km/h near Plovdiv resulted in the confiscation of a young driver's license and a fine of 1800 euros for a 21-year-old from the village of Malo Konare. The young driver was spotted by police officers in an unlit vehicle after intentionally swerving his car during a turn in the central part of Plovdiv.

Following a subsequent chase, he committed numerous violations, including exceeding 200 km/h when leaving the city towards Pazardzhik, undertaking dangerous overtakes in a prohibited section. His car was stopped, taken out of service, and his driver's license was revoked for 12 months, according to the press center of the Ministry of Interior.

This is part of a large-scale police operation conducted on busy intercity roads and in small settlements aimed at reducing serious road accidents through enhanced control over drivers’ behavior.

During the operation, three drivers were found driving under the influence of alcohol, and two were unlicensed. The total number of sanctioned drivers is 15, whose violations pose an immediate risk to other road users. The total number of issued tickets and fines is 202.

Eighty-five cases of not wearing seat belts and 16 cases of transporting children without the necessary safety equipment were recorded. Additionally, nine driving licenses were revoked, and 16 vehicles were taken out of service.

During inspections, 14 vehicles with technical issues were identified, and sanctions were imposed on heavy truck drivers for dangerous overtaking in restricted areas. Control of compliance with traffic laws will continue to improve safety and reduce serious incidents.

Source: Plovdiv24.bg