Romania vs Kosovo driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Romania and Kosovo.
| Rule | Romania | Kosovo |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 90 / 100 km/h | 80 / 100 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 130 km/h | 110 / 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.5 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.0 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Mandatory on selected roads | Mandatory all day |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory in winter road conditions | Mandatory on specified dates or when winter conditions apply |
| Mandatory equipment | warning triangle, fire extinguisher, reflective vest | first-aid kit, warning triangle, 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 |
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.
Kosovo
Typical passenger-car speed limits: 130 km/h on motorways, 110 km/h on expressways, 100 km/h on dual-carriageway national roads, 80 km/h on other roads.
Blood alcohol limits: Zero tolerance for new and beginner drivers, C/D categories, driving instructors and professional B-category drivers.
Winter tyres / equipment: Winter equipment is mandatory 15 November – 15 March, and in snow or ice conditions at any time.
Mandatory equipment: A towing device is also required; a fire extinguisher where separate legislation foresees it.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.