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Guide to Driving in Romania
Romania Speed Limits
| KPH | MPH | |
|---|---|---|
| Motorways | 100 | 62 |
| Open Roads | 90 | 56 |
| Built Up Areas | 50 | 31 |
Emergency Phone Numbers
| Police | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| Ambulance | 112 |
Useful Phrases
| Danger | Pericol |
| Diesel | Diesel |
| Exit | Ieşire |
| Filling Station | Benzinărie |
| Petrol | Benzină |
| Prohibited | Interzise |
| Right of way | Drept de trecere |
| Roadworks | Lucrări de drumuri |
| Slow | Lent |
Fuel
Credit cards are acceptable at most filling stations throughout Romania. Make sure you have plenty of fuel in your tank as gas stations can be few and far between outside of the major cities.
Romania is a diverse country that offers a variety of locations to visit and explore. The seaport town of Constanta is located on the Black Sea coast and is a popular destination for many visitors. Legendary Transylvania makes up a large portion of northern Romania and is also a great place to visit. There are many mountains in this region, which can be a challenge in poor weather conditions.
Car hire in Romania is a fantastic way to discover this country with everything from traditional churches to forests and seaside escapes.
Find out more about skiing in Romania, or read our Romania travel guide, you may also like to view information about destinations in Romania.
Essential Driving Information
- Traffic travels on the right and trams are the only vehicles that can be passed on the right.
- Traffic signs in Romania are displayed in MPH.
- Parking is allowed on the right side of the street and cars must be parked in the direction of the traffic.
- Laws against driving under the influence of alcohol are strict and follow a policy of zero tolerance.
- It is forbidden to drive at night if your vehicle lighting is faulty.
- You must use dipped headlights outside built up areas during the day.
- Children under the age of 12 cannot travel in the front seat of a vehicle.
- Seatbelts must be worn in the front and rear of a vehicle.
- If you have held a license for less than 1 year you are restricted to a speed limit of 20 km/h below the indicated speed.
- It is illegal to drive a dirty car.
- The use of the horn is prohibited between 2200hrs & 0600hrs in built up areas.
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