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Romania Motorway Vignette Complete Guide

System: Electronic vignette (Rovinieta) linked to license plate
Coverage: All national roads, motorways, expressways (except municipal roads)
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Technology: Camera-based automatic plate recognition
Operator: CNAIR (National Company of Administration of Road Infrastructure)

Do I Need a Rovinieta for Romania? 2025 Update

Yes, you need a rovinieta (electronic vignette) to drive on Romanian national roads, motorways, and expressways - but not on municipal roads within city limits. Romania's vignette system covers virtually all major intercity routes.

Key Reality: Driving without a valid rovinieta triggers automatic fines from €50 to €940 detected by widespread camera surveillance. Even transit through Romania requires a vignette purchase.

2025 Update: Romania maintains stable vignette prices with no increases planned for 2025. Physical stickers remain abolished - only electronic vignettes available since 2007.

Romania Vignette Costs: Current Rates

Romania operates a time-based vignette system with eight vehicle categories and multiple validity periods.

Current Vignette Rates by Vehicle Category (2025)

Vehicle Category	7 Days	30 Days	12 Months
Category A (Cars up to 9 seats)	13.49 RON (~€3)	31.45 RON (~€7)	125.81 RON (~€28)
Category B (Goods vehicles ≤3.5t)	Higher rates	Commercial pricing	Annual options
Category C (Goods vehicles 3.5-7.5t)	Available	Commercial rates	Fleet pricing
Category G (Buses 9-23 seats)	Available	Commercial rates	Annual options
Category H (Buses >23 seats)	Available	Premium rates	Fleet pricing
Motorcycles	EXEMPT	EXEMPT	EXEMPT

Where You Pay Vignettes (2025)

Vignette Required: All national roads (DN), motorways (A), expressways outside municipality boundaries

Vignette-Free: Municipal roads within city/town/village boundaries, county roads, communal roads

How to Pay Romanian Vignettes

You can use the following methods to purchase Romanian vignettes:

1. Electronic Purchase (Recommended):

• Official website: roviniete.ro (authorized by CNAIR)
• Third-party authorized sellers: Instant email delivery
• Payment methods: Credit cards, bank transfer, PayPal

2. Physical Purchase Points:

• Petrol stations: MOL, Lukoil, OMV, Rompetrol
• Border crossings: All major entry points
• Cash or card payment in RON or EUR

To calculate total travel costs including vignettes and fuel for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Romanian roads, use TollGuru Romania calculator

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Recent Changes (2025)

Infrastructure Developments:

• Romania reached 1,000 km of highways and expressways in September 2023
• At least 250 km of new highways planned for 2024, including southern sections of the Bucharest Ring Road A0
• All new highway segments automatically added to vignette-required network

Pricing Stability:

• Vignette prices remain unchanged for 2025 (unlike neighboring Hungary with increases)
• Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 5.06 RON (fluctuates daily)
• ECO discount available for vehicles less than 3 years old

Bridge Tolls:

• Additional charges apply for Danube River bridges (Vidin, Cernavodă, Giurgeni)
• Bridge tolls NOT covered by vignette - separate cash payments required
• Iron Gate I and II bridges (Serbia border) remain free

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

• Transit passage: 7-day vignette (€3) sufficient for most European crossing routes
• Short holidays: 30-day vignette (€7) covers extended stays
• Frequent travel: Annual vignette (€28) cost-effective for multiple trips

Enforcement & Penalties:

• Camera surveillance: Fixed and mobile plate recognition nationwide
• Fines: €50-€940 depending on vehicle category and violation severity
• Multiple violations possible: Each camera detection can trigger separate fines

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Romanian vignette costs completely?

Not for intercity travel. Virtually all major routes between cities require vignettes. Only local municipal roads within city limits are vignette-free, making long-distance alternatives impractical.

What happens if I don't pay Romanian vignettes?

Automatic camera detection triggers fines from €50-€940. Multiple cameras can issue separate fines. Payment must be made to CESTRIN within 30 days to avoid escalation.

Do motorcycles pay vignettes in Romania?

No, motorcycles are completely exempt from Romanian vignette requirements and can use all roads free of charge.

Can I buy vignettes at the border?

Yes, all major border crossings and nearby petrol stations sell vignettes. However, online purchase before travel is recommended to avoid delays and ensure immediate validity.

Do tourists get different rates?

No, vignette prices are identical for all users. However, tourists can choose shorter validity periods (7 days vs annual) to minimize costs for brief visits.

Romania vs. Regional Countries

Country	System Type	Typical Cost	Coverage
Romania	Electronic vignette	€3-28 (time-based)	All major roads
Hungary	Electronic vignette	€8-35 (2025 increases)	Motorways only
Bulgaria	Electronic vignette	€6-30 (stable rates)	All roads outside cities
Moldova	Electronic vignette	€5-25 (all roads)	Nationwide coverage
Serbia	Distance-based tolls	€0.02-0.05/km	820 km motorways
Ukraine	Limited tolls	Variable rates	Selected routes

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

• Hungary Motorway Vignette - Electronic vignette system comparison
• Bulgaria E-Vignettes - Similar national road coverage system
• Moldova Motorway Vignette - Neighboring electronic vignette system
• Serbia Toll Roads - Distance-based alternative system
• Ukraine Toll System - Regional toll road information

Official Vignette Providers:

• CNAIR Official: roviniete.ro - Government authorized vignette sales
• CESTRIN: Fine payment and violation information
• Authorized Resellers: Multiple online platforms for convenient purchase

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