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Driving — Romania
What travelers need to know about driving in Romania. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
Short answer
Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appDriving in Romania: allowed only under specific conditions.
CONDITIONAL
A road-toll vignette ('Rovinieta') is required to use national roads in Romania; buy it online, at petrol stations, or at border points.
Driving without a rovinieta may bring a heavy fine.
§ Australian DFAT Smartraveller — RomaniaVerified Jul 28, 2026
CONDITIONAL
You need both a valid driver's licence and an International Driving Permit to drive in Romania; driving without an IDP could void your insurance.
Driving without an IDP may void insurance.
§ US State Dept — RomaniaVerified Jul 23, 2026
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