Traffic rulesRomania

The driving-licence and vehicle-registration services coordinated by the General Directorate for Driving Licences and Vehicle Registrations issue Romanian licences through county and Bucharest public-community services.

The competent driving-licence service administers the computer-based theory test and the practical examination.

Yes. A valid Romanian licence is recognised throughout Romania, subject to its categories, restrictions and current legal status.

Yes. A valid Romanian EU-format licence is generally recognised throughout the EU and EEA.

No. EU rules generally permit only one valid EU or EEA driving licence at a time.

It is the official portal for appointments, examination information, online checks, licence issue status and related services.

Yes. The official portal provides a licence-issue status service.

Yes. Romanian citizens aged at least 18 can request an official traffic-sanction history through the MAI Hub.

Yes. All active vehicle categories and restrictions are recorded on the same licence.

Yes. Government fees are regulated, while tuition, extra lessons and vehicle-use charges vary by school.

The minimum age is 18 years.

The minimum age is 16 years.

The minimum age is 16 years.

The minimum age is 18 years.

Normally 24 years, or 20 after holding A2 for at least two years.

The minimum age is 16 years.

No. Candidates for AM, A1 and B1 must provide the required consent of a parent or legal representative.

Yes. The applicant must satisfy the domicile, residence or qualifying study conditions set by law.

Yes, when residence, identity, age, health, training and examination requirements are met.

No. A current ban, cancellation or incompatible licence status must first be resolved.

Yes, except where a specific category or exchange rule provides otherwise.

Yes. False documents, impersonation or dishonest examination conduct can lead to refusal, cancellation and criminal consequences.

Yes. The candidate must be medically fit for the requested categories.

At an authorised medical unit that examines the required specialties.

Yes. Driver-training and licensing procedures require psychological fitness under the applicable rules.

Yes. The appropriate EU restriction code is entered on the licence.

Yes. Codes can require automatic transmission, hand controls or another adaptation.

No. Fitness is assessed individually, and adapted-vehicle entitlement may be granted.

Yes.

Yes. The competent authorities can withdraw, suspend or refuse renewal of entitlement.

The standard application, driving-school record, identity documents, proof of payment and the medical and psychological documents required by law.

The school record is valid for one year from completion of the course.

Yes. The candidate completes the statutory training through an authorised school.

At least 24 hours.

At least 30 hours.

Yes, under the training programme.

Road legislation, defensive driving, first aid, vehicle knowledge and environmentally responsible driving.

The school must follow the statutory sequence and training plan.

Yes.

Yes.

Code 78, limiting the holder to automatic-transmission vehicles.

By passing the relevant practical examination in a manual-transmission vehicle.

Yes. The candidate must complete the school’s required evaluations before the file is finalised.

No. The school and instructors must be authorised.

There are 26 questions.

30 minutes.

At least 22 correct answers.

No more than four.

Road rules, signs, priority, safe driving, first aid, vehicle knowledge and driver responsibilities.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes. Foreign residents can request an available international language under the legal procedure.

Yes, where authorised locally under the law.

The candidate can take another theory examination after the required waiting period and booking procedure.

No, but the school record and examination file must remain valid.

No. The practical examination and licence issue must still be completed.

On public roads, using an approved examination vehicle.

At least 25 minutes for category B.

An authorised driving examiner.

The authorised driving school provides a suitable vehicle under the examination arrangements.

Vehicle preparation, observation, control, priority, speed, road position, manoeuvres and safe independent driving.

Yes. Serious danger, examiner intervention or specified critical conduct can end the test.

They carry penalty points under the practical examination scale.

Accumulating more than the maximum permitted penalty points results in failure.

Yes, with code 78.

Yes, after completing the required waiting period, additional practical training and new booking.

Yes. The candidate must normally complete at least six additional practical hours.

The result is registered and the licence is produced and delivered through the official process.

Mopeds.

Motorcycles up to 125 cm³, 11 kW and the prescribed power-to-weight ratio.

Motorcycles up to 35 kW within the prescribed power-to-weight and derivation limits.

Unrestricted motorcycles.

Quadricycles within the statutory limits.

Vehicles up to 3,500 kg with no more than eight passenger seats in addition to the driver.

A trailer up to 750 kg, or a heavier trailer where the legal combination limit is satisfied.

A category B towing vehicle with a trailer or semi-trailer within BE and technical limits.

Yes.

Romanian law recognises AM entitlement with licences issued for other vehicle categories.

Goods vehicles above 3,500 kg and up to 7,500 kg.

Goods vehicles above 3,500 kg.

Smaller buses within the statutory passenger and length limits.

Buses designed for more than eight passengers.

Yes.

Normally 21 years, with lower ages possible through professional qualification.

Normally 24 years, with statutory professional-qualification exceptions.

The initial professional qualification certificate for many new professional goods and passenger drivers.

The periodic professional qualification certificate used to renew professional competence.

Yes. Professional drivers normally complete the required periodic programme every five years.

No. The driver must hold both the correct C or D category and valid professional qualification.

The Romanian Road Authority (ARR) administers authorised training and certification.

10 years.

Five years.

Yes. Renewal with a new administrative-validity period requires medical fitness certification.

No.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes, after meeting the current identity, medical and administrative requirements.

No.

The holder requests a duplicate or replacement from the competent service.

No.

Yes. A valid EU or EEA licence is recognised.

No. Exchange is generally voluntary until renewal, loss or another legal reason requires a Romanian document.

Yes, when the issuing country is covered by the applicable Romanian rules or treaty arrangements.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes, during the exchange process.

Yes. Romanian authorities can request confirmation from the issuing authority.

Yes, where the document is not in a form accepted without translation.

No. Eligibility depends on the issuing country and applicable legal arrangement.

Yes.

15 points.

30 days.

The suspension is normally 60 days.

They are normally cancelled six months after the date of the contravention.

Yes.

Yes. Offence-specific suspensions apply independently.

Yes, through the MAI digital service.

Yes, when the statutory conditions, test and payment requirements are satisfied.

Yes, in the cases specified by law.

No.

Yes.

The driver is taken for biological samples under the legal procedure.

More than 0.80 g/L of pure alcohol in the blood.

Yes. Lower positive levels can constitute a serious contravention with licence suspension.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes, under the conditions in the Criminal Code.

Yes, for offences and situations specified by law.

This FAQ was prepared from current Romanian traffic law, official examination rules, training standards, DGPCI guidance and ARR professional-driver information.

This website is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with DGPCI, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, ARR, a county licensing service, medical unit or driving school.

Official legislation and instructions from the competent authority always take precedence. Last reviewed: 4 August 2026.