Romania 2026 Driving Rule Changes
Officiële Bron: DRPCIV / Ministry of Internal Affairs
Laatst Bijgewerkt: 1 februari 2026
Samenvatting
Romania introduces 2026 changes including EU GSR2 Phase 3 safety requirements, extended category B license for electric and hybrid vehicles up to 4.25 tonnes, stricter trailer towing regulations with severe penalties, and digital driver license rollout.
Belangrijkste Wijzigingen
EU GSR2 Phase 3: Advanced Driver Distraction Warning
Van kracht vanaf 7 juli 2026
Basic ADAS only
Since July 2024, new cars required basic systems including AEB, ISA, lane-keeping, and drowsiness warning
Camera-based distraction monitoring
All new cars sold in Romania must have Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) with camera monitoring to detect phone use or inattention
Officiële Bron: EU General Safety Regulation 2
Tip van de Rijinstructeur
“EU GSR2 Phase 3 adds camera-based distraction monitoring from July 2026. Your car will warn you if you look away from the road. AEB, ISA, and lane-keeping were already mandatory from July 2024.”
Category B License Extended to 4.25 Tonnes for EVs
Van kracht vanaf 1 januari 2026
3.5 tonne limit for category B
Standard category B license limited to vehicles up to 3,500 kg gross weight
4.25 tonnes for electric/hybrid
Drivers with category B license held for 2+ years can operate electric or hybrid vehicles up to 4,250 kg after completing a practical course without exam
Officiële Bron: EU Directive 2023/2123
Tip van de Rijinstructeur
“Good news for EV drivers: your category B license now covers heavier electric and hybrid vehicles up to 4.25 tonnes, as long as you've held the license for at least 2 years and complete a practical course. No new exam required.”
Stricter Trailer Towing Regulations and Penalties
Van kracht vanaf 1 januari 2026
Basic towing rules
General rules for towing trailers with category B license with less severe penalties
Criminal offense for violations
Towing an unregistered trailer is now a criminal offense with fines over 4,000 lei or imprisonment; maximum 3,500 kg for vehicle-trailer combination; mandatory functional braking systems
Officiële Bron: Romanian Road Code Update
Tip van de Rijinstructeur
“Trailer regulations are much stricter now. Towing an unregistered trailer can result in criminal charges - fines over 4,000 lei or even imprisonment. Always ensure your trailer is registered, insured, and the total combination doesn't exceed 3,500 kg with a standard B license.”
Wijzigingen per Categorie
⚠️Boetes & Sancties(1)
Stricter Trailer Towing Regulations and Penalties
Van kracht vanaf 1 januari 2026
Basic towing rules
General rules for towing trailers with category B license with less severe penalties
Criminal offense for violations
Towing an unregistered trailer is now a criminal offense with fines over 4,000 lei or imprisonment; maximum 3,500 kg for vehicle-trailer combination; mandatory functional braking systems
Officiële Bron: Romanian Road Code Update
📋Rijbewijs(2)
Category B License Extended to 4.25 Tonnes for EVs
Van kracht vanaf 1 januari 2026
3.5 tonne limit for category B
Standard category B license limited to vehicles up to 3,500 kg gross weight
4.25 tonnes for electric/hybrid
Drivers with category B license held for 2+ years can operate electric or hybrid vehicles up to 4,250 kg after completing a practical course without exam
Officiële Bron: EU Directive 2023/2123
Digital Driver License Introduction
Van kracht vanaf 1 januari 2026
Physical card only
Only physical driver license card accepted as proof of driving authorization
Digital license alongside physical
Digital driver license introduced alongside physical version as part of EU Digital Identity Wallet rollout; accepted for domestic use
Officiële Bron: EU eIDAS 2 Regulation
🛡️Veiligheidsregels(1)
EU GSR2 Phase 3: Advanced Driver Distraction Warning
Van kracht vanaf 7 juli 2026
Basic ADAS only
Since July 2024, new cars required basic systems including AEB, ISA, lane-keeping, and drowsiness warning
Camera-based distraction monitoring
All new cars sold in Romania must have Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) with camera monitoring to detect phone use or inattention
Officiële Bron: EU General Safety Regulation 2
Tips van de Rijinstructeur
Re: EU GSR2 Phase 3: Advanced Driver Distraction Warning
Tip van de Rijinstructeur
“EU GSR2 Phase 3 adds camera-based distraction monitoring from July 2026. Your car will warn you if you look away from the road. AEB, ISA, and lane-keeping were already mandatory from July 2024.”
Re: Category B License Extended to 4.25 Tonnes for EVs
Tip van de Rijinstructeur
“Good news for EV drivers: your category B license now covers heavier electric and hybrid vehicles up to 4.25 tonnes, as long as you've held the license for at least 2 years and complete a practical course. No new exam required.”
Re: Stricter Trailer Towing Regulations and Penalties
Tip van de Rijinstructeur
“Trailer regulations are much stricter now. Towing an unregistered trailer can result in criminal charges - fines over 4,000 lei or even imprisonment. Always ensure your trailer is registered, insured, and the total combination doesn't exceed 3,500 kg with a standard B license.”
Re: Digital Driver License Introduction
Tip van de Rijinstructeur
“Romania is introducing a digital driver license that works alongside your physical card. It will be part of the EU Digital Identity Wallet. For now, keep your physical license for international travel.”
Bronnen & Methodologie
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Informatie laatst geverifieerd: 2026-02-01
Primary Sources:
- DRPCIV / Ministry of Internal Affairs — Official regulatory body
- EU General Safety Regulation 2 — EU GSR2 Phase 3: Advanced Driver Distraction Warning
- EU Directive 2023/2123 — Category B License Extended to 4.25 Tonnes for EVs
- Romanian Road Code Update — Stricter Trailer Towing Regulations and Penalties
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