Fahren in Romania (România)

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.

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.

112 for police, ambulance and fire. Mountain rescue (Salvamont): 0725 826 668.

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.