Side-by-side comparison
Bulgaria vs Romania driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Bulgaria and Romania.
| Rule | Bulgaria | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 90 km/h | 90 / 100 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 120 / 140 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Mandatory all day | Mandatory on selected roads |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Not stated in the standardized source | Mandatory in winter road conditions |
| Mandatory equipment | reflective vest, warning triangle, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher | warning triangle, fire extinguisher, reflective vest |
| Low-emission zones | No national scheme; check the city you are driving into | No national scheme; check the city you are driving into |
| Fines and enforcement | EU rules let the fine follow you home | EU rules let the fine follow you home |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |
Bulgaria
Typical passenger-car speed limits: The source lists 120 km/h for expressways and 140 km/h for motorways.
Romania
Daytime lights: Mandatory on national roads, motorways and expressways.
Winter tyres / equipment: Mandatory on snowy and icy roads.
Mandatory equipment: The source limits the reflective-vest requirement to vehicles over 3.5 t.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.