Romania Traffic Law Report
Source Agency: DRPCIV (Direcția Regim Permise de Conducere și Înmatriculare a Vehiculelor)
Last Updated: February 18, 2026
Key Findings
- ●Theory test pass rate is 55% (2023, DRPCIV Statistics)
- ●Road fatalities: 1,548 deaths in 2023 — Decreasing slowly - still among highest fatality rates in EU (81 deaths per million inhabitants)
- ●~400,000 tests administered per year by DRPCIV
- ●Most challenging topic: Priority Rules (35% fail rate)
Test Statistics
Speed Limits
Urban
50 km/h
Rural / National Roads
90-100 km/h
Motorway / Highway
130 km/h
Most Challenging Topics
Priority Rules
35% fail rateComplex intersection scenarios and right-of-way at unmarked junctions
Road Signs & Markings
30% fail rateInterpretation of regulatory, warning, and informational signs
Speed Limits
26% fail rateDifferent limits for various road types and conditions
First Aid
22% fail rateEmergency procedures and basic first aid knowledge required
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
1,548 deaths
ETSC / Romanian Police (2023)
Trend
Decreasing slowly - still among highest fatality rates in EU (81 deaths per million inhabitants)
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
Online theory test booking system launched nationally
Increased penalties for aggressive driving and road rage incidents
New motorway sections opened with electronic tolling via Rovinieta e-vignette system
Theory test question bank updated with new EU-aligned content
Sources & Methodology
All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.
Data last verified: 2026-02-18
Primary Sources:
- DRPCIV Statistics — Test statistics (2023)
- ETSC / Romanian Police — Road safety data (2023)
- DRPCIV (Direcția Regim Permise de Conducere și Înmatriculare a Vehiculelor) — Official regulatory body
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