Side-by-side comparison
Romania vs Slovakia driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Romania and Slovakia.
| Rule | Romania | Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 90 / 100 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 130 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.0 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 in winter road conditions |
| Mandatory equipment | warning triangle, fire extinguisher, reflective vest | reflective vest, warning triangle |
| 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.
Slovakia
Typical passenger-car speed limits: The source lists 90 km/h on motorway sections in built-up areas.
Winter tyres / equipment: Mandatory when the road is entirely covered with snow or ice.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.