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Bulgaria Ups Hwy Speed Limit to 140 Km/H

The maximum speed limit on Bulgarian highways went up to 140 km/h at midnight Tuesday, but it is effective only for sections with the most modern pavement.

According to the newly adopted legislation, "
vehicles can move with a speed of up to 140 km/h only in new sections where the pavement allows such speed."


The previous speed limit was 130 km/h. It remains 90 km/h in risky sections and highway sections built years ago.

The amendments to the Traffic Act also introduce the term "
fast road,"
where drivers can develop speeds up to 120 km/h. These roads will not have an emergency lane, just some places to stop. They are yet to be built in Bulgaria and will cost about 30% less than regular highways.

What is 140 Km/H in mph? i Thought the speed limit in was 40km through villages 60 to 90 on main roads 140km would be a frightening speed

oddball wrote:

What is 140 Km/H in mph? i Thought the speed limit in was 40km through villages 60 to 90 on main roads 140km would be a frightening speed

140 Km/H would be a great and frightening speed on some of our roads with the holes and bumps in them.

oddball wrote:

What is 140 Km/H in mph?

87 mph

oddball wrote:

What is 140 Km/H in mph? i Thought the speed limit in was 40km through villages 60 to 90 on main roads 140km would be a frightening speed

Its 140 on motorways and only if there is a hard shoulder is my understanding. All other speed limits have remained the same.

Mind you some of the Bulgarian drivers will find it tough as they have to slow down

This piece sounds realy good..(where the pavement allows such speed)..