Country driving guide

Driving rules in Romania

A practical summary of the main rules that may differ when you cross the border. The values below come from the official source linked on this page — the standardized Your Europe country page or the national law or authority.

Source-backed

Typical passenger-car speed limits

Built-up areas
50 km/h
Outside built-up areas
90 / 100 km/h
Motorways / expressways
130 km/h

Blood alcohol limits

Standard drivers
0.0 mg/ml
Novice drivers
0.0 mg/ml
Professional drivers
0.0 mg/ml

Lights, winter rules and equipment

Daytime lights
Mandatory on selected roads Mandatory on national roads, motorways and expressways.
Winter tyres / equipment
Mandatory in winter road conditions Mandatory on snowy and icy roads.
Mandatory equipment
warning triangle, fire extinguisher, reflective vest The source limits the reflective-vest requirement to vehicles over 3.5 t.

Checks that depend on the route

Low-emission zones
Check the current national or local official source
Fines and enforcement
Check the current national or local official source
Emergency number
112

This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.