North Macedonia vs Romania driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between North Macedonia and Romania.
| Rule | North Macedonia | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 90 km/h | 90 / 100 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 110 / 130 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.09 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.09 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Mandatory all day | Mandatory on selected roads |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory during a defined season | Mandatory in winter road conditions |
| Mandatory equipment | Not stated in the standardized source | warning triangle, fire extinguisher, reflective vest |
| Low-emission zones | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Fines and enforcement | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |
North Macedonia
Typical passenger-car speed limits: 130 km/h on motorways, 110 km/h on roads reserved for motor vehicles, 90 km/h on other roads.
Winter tyres / equipment: Winter equipment is mandatory 15 November – 15 March; police may stop non-equipped vehicles in winter conditions.
Mandatory equipment: The in-car equipment list is prescribed by separate vehicle regulations not verified here.
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.