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.
Reguli de siguranță
În vigoare din 7 iulie 2026
Înainte
Basic ADAS only
Since July 2024, new cars required basic systems including AEB, ISA, lane-keeping, and drowsiness warning
După (2026)
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
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.
Permise de conducere
În vigoare din 1 ianuarie 2026
Înainte
3.5 tonne limit for category B
Standard category B license limited to vehicles up to 3,500 kg gross weight
După (2026)
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
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.
Sancțiuni și amenzi
În vigoare din 1 ianuarie 2026
Înainte
Basic towing rules
General rules for towing trailers with category B license with less severe penalties
După (2026)
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
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.
Permise de conducere
În vigoare din 1 ianuarie 2026
Înainte
Physical card only
Only physical driver license card accepted as proof of driving authorization
După (2026)
Digital license alongside physical
Digital driver license introduced alongside physical version as part of EU Digital Identity Wallet rollout; accepted for domestic use
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.
Toate modificările regulilor provin de la autoritățile guvernamentale de transport și din publicații juridice oficiale. AutoviaTest este o platformă educațională independentă și nu are nicio legătură cu vreo instituție guvernamentală. Regulile pot fi modificate înainte de data intrării lor în vigoare.
Informații verificate ultima dată: 1 februarie 2026
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