Road rules and safety - Romania

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The use of seat belts and child restraint systems is MANDATORY (Directive 91/671/EEC as amended).

Exemptions for:

  • taxi drivers when transporting clients
  • pregnant woman
  • people exempt for medical reasons

No information

Motorcycles
Vehicles below 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

Urban roads
Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways

Passenger cars & vans
Vehicles below 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

Urban roads
Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways

Passenger cars & vans with trailers
Vehicles below 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

Urban roads
Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways

Heavy goods vehicles
over 3.5 t

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

Urban roads
Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways

Buses

Standard speed limits (unless otherwise stated by traffic signs) [km/h]

Urban roads
Non-urban roads
Motorways/expressways
0,0 g/l

Standard drivers

0,0 g/l

Novice drivers

0,0 g/l

Professional drivers

Forbidden drugs

THC (cannabis)

Methylamphetamine

MDMA (ecstasy)

Driving under the influence of drugs or medicines or other substances with a similar effect is forbidden and considered a criminal offence

It is forbidden to use:

  • the emergency lane on motorways
  • cycle lanes
  • lanes reserved for public transport (buses).
Bicycles
Mopeds
Motorcycles with/without a sidecar
Light and heavy tricycles
Light and heavy quadricycles
Drivers may not use their mobile phone without a hand-free set
Drivers may use their mobile phone with a hand-free set
Daytime running lights are mandatory even during daylight hoursOn national roads, motorways and expressways
Safety equipment for carsReflective emergency triangle
Fire extinguisher
Reflective vest (vehicles more than 3.5t)
Mandatory use of winter tyresOn snowy and icy roads
Safety equipment for cyclistReflective gear at night
Bicycles must be fitted with reflective devices.

Disclaimer

This content on road safety and traffic rules is provided by the national authorities according to Article 8(1) of Directive (EU) 2015/413/EU. The European Commission does not assume liability for this content or its accuracy. For the most accurate and up-to-date information check national websites, where you can also find information on other national rules covering time-based charges (vignettes), emission stickers and road tolls.

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Road rules and safety

Last checked: 12/06/2023
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