Nearly 1,000 Violations Involving Electric Scooters in Pazardzhik Region This Year

Increased control over the drivers of personal electric transport devices continues in the Pazardzhik region. Checks are being conducted in both the larger cities and municipal centers, as well as in smaller and distant settlements, reported the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior – Pazardzhik.

Law enforcement personnel from the Road Police sector at the regional directorate and police officers from the district administrations in Pazardzhik, Peshtera, Velingrad, Panagyurishte and Septemvri participate in the actions.

Since the beginning of 2026, the region has recorded a total of 974 violations related to drivers of electric scooters, scooters, and tricycles. For the identified cases, 886 fines and 88 acts under the Road Traffic Act have been issued.

The police have also sanctioned parents who allowed children under 16 years of age to operate electric vehicles. To date, 33 fines have been imposed for such violations. According to the prescribed sanction for parents who allowed minors to operate the vehicle, it is about 250 euros.

The Pazardzhik Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior clarifies that in connection with the start of the new school year, control will remain intensified, and checks will continue in the coming months.

Source: Glasnews.bg