Can I drive over 50 km/h in town?
Not over the limit: in town the maximum speed is usually 50 km/h. Standard limits are: 50 km/h in town (with 30 km/h residential or 5 km/h pedestrian zones), 100 km/h on European national roads (E), 120 km/h on express roads and 130 km/h on motorways. Speeding is fined in bands: by 10–20 km/h over the limit — about 405–607 lei; by 21–30 km/h — 810–1,012 lei; by 31–40 km/h — 1,215–1,620 lei; by 41–50 km/h — 1,822–4,050 lei. For exceeding by over 50 km/h, the fine stays high (1,822–4,050 lei) and the licence is suspended 90 days. Fine points apply only from 10 km/h over the limit; below this, the officer can give only a warning. In short: keep to the limit — in town, 50 km/h.
📋 The rules
- Town: 50 km/h (30 residential, 5 pedestrian)
- National E road: 100; express 120; motorway 130
- Sanctions in bands, by how much you exceed
- Over 50 km/h above the limit: 90-day suspension
- Fine points only from 10 km/h over the limit
🔓 Exceptions
- Under 10 km/h over the limit: can be just a warning
- Lower signposted limits (zones, works): follow the signs
- Vehicle categories (trucks): their own, lower limits
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Speeding is sanctioned progressively: by 10–20 km/h over the limit, a 405–607 lei fine (2 penalty points); by 21–30 km/h, 810–1,012 lei (3 points); by 31–40 km/h, 1,215–1,620 lei (4 points); by 41–50 km/h, 1,822–4,050 lei (6 points). For exceeding by over 50 km/h, besides the big fine and the 6 penalty points, the licence is suspended 90 days. From July 2026, the fine-point value rises, so amounts will be higher. To avoid trouble: adapt your speed to the legal limit and to road conditions, watch the signs imposing lower limits (residential zones, schools, works) and use navigation to anticipate cameras. Lower speed avoids fines and saves lives.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
What's the speed limit in town?
In town, the standard maximum speed is 50 km/h. There are also signposted zones with lower limits: 30 km/h in residential areas and 5 km/h in pedestrian areas. Lower limits imposed by signs, for example at schools or works, must be observed as a priority.
What are the limits outside town?
Outside town, the standard limits are: 100 km/h on European national roads (E), 120 km/h on express roads and 130 km/h on motorways. For certain vehicle categories, such as trucks, the limits are lower. Road signs can impose reduced limits on certain stretches.
What's the speeding fine?
Sanctions rise in bands: by 10–20 km/h over the limit, 405–607 lei; by 21–30 km/h, 810–1,012 lei; by 31–40 km/h, 1,215–1,620 lei; by 41–50 km/h, 1,822–4,050 lei. Over 50 km/h, the fine stays high and a 90-day licence suspension is added.
When is my licence suspended for speeding?
The licence is suspended for 90 days if you exceed the legal speed limit by over 50 km/h. Besides the suspension, you get a big fine (1,822–4,050 lei) and 6 penalty points. Smaller excesses don't bring suspension, only fines and points, depending on the band.
Is there a speed margin of error?
The law sets no official margin, but fine points apply only from the 10 km/h threshold over the legal limit. For excesses under 9 km/h, the officer can give only a warning. Still, the safest thing is always to keep within the signposted limit.
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