Driving in Romania (România)
Required equipment
Required equipment
Every car must carry a valid first-aid kit, a fire extinguisher and two warning triangles. Expired kit or extinguisher can count as missing. Headlights: required at all times outside built-up areas; in towns only at night or in bad weather. Winter tyres are required on roads covered with snow, ice or slush (per press summaries); no fixed calendar dates found.
Source: mobility.autopay.eu · checked on 2026-10-16
Vignettes and tolls
Vignettes and tolls
Cars need a rovinieta (road-use vignette) for national roads and motorways, bought online before driving. Price depends on the Euro emission class since 1 Oct 2026. Authorised sale channels include roviniete.ro (CNAIR-authorised distributor), the CNAIR portal and app, SMS and sales points.
Source: www.roviniete.ro · checked on 2026-10-16
Emergency numbers
Emergency numbers
112 for police, ambulance and fire. Mountain rescue (Salvamont): 0725 826 668.
Source: www.fuel-prices.eu · checked on 2026-10-16
Green card (insurance)
Green card (insurance)
Within the EU/EEA a green card is not needed for a car with a normal home-country number plate; the plate serves as proof of liability insurance. Carrying insurance papers is advised though not required.
Source: europa.eu · checked on 2026-10-16
Not checked yet: Speed limits, Summer checklist, Fuel price. Look these up with the official sources of the country before you travel.
Rules change. Before you travel, check the official source linked on each fact. This page is information, not legal advice.