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= Romania Motorway Vignette 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Electronic Vignette (Rovinieta)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Electronic vignette (Rovinieta) linked to license plate<br>
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'''Operator:''' CNAIR (National Road Infrastructure Agency)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> All national roads, motorways, expressways (except municipal roads)<br>
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'''Currency:''' Romanian Leu (RON) / Euro (EUR)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Romanian Leu (RON)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' All motorways, expressways, and national roads<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Camera-based automatic plate recognition<br>
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'''Technology:''' Electronic license plate recognition
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> CNAIR (National Company of Administration of Road Infrastructure)
 
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== Do I Need a Vignette for Romania? 2025 Update ==
 
  
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Yes, all motor vehicles (except motorcycles) require a valid '''Rovinieta''' electronic vignette to use Romanian toll roads. The system covers far more than just motorways - it applies to most major roads in Romania.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p>
  
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'''Vignette Required For:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> 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.</p>
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* All motorways (A-roads marked as autostăzi)
 
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* All expressways (DX-roads marked as drumuri expres)
 
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* All national roads (DN-roads marked as drumuri naționale)
 
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* European roads (E-roads) passing through Romania
 
  
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'''Exempt from Vignette:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Romania maintains stable vignette prices with no increases planned. Physical stickers remain abolished - only electronic vignettes available since 2007.</p>
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* Motorcycles and two-wheeled vehicles
 
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* Municipal roads within city limits (between entry/exit signs)
 
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* County roads and communal roads
 
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* Emergency and diplomatic vehicles
 
  
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'''Coverage Areas:'''
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* Motorways: A1, A2, A3, A4, A10, A11, A0 (Bucharest Ring Road)
 
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* Major national roads connecting cities and border crossings
 
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* Over 1,000 km of highways and expressways as of 2025
 
  
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== Romania Vignette Costs: Current Rates ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Romania operates a time-based vignette system with eight vehicle categories and multiple validity periods.</p>
  
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Romania offers multiple validity periods with competitive pricing compared to neighboring countries.
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Vignette Rates by Vehicle Category (2025)</h3>
  
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=== Current Vignette Prices (2025) ===
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<th>Validity Period</th>
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<th>Price (RON)</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">7 Days</th>
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<th>Price (EUR)</th>
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<th>Coverage</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">12 Months</th>
 
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<td>1 Day</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Category A (Cars up to 9 seats)</td>
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<td>8 RON</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">13.49 RON (~€3)</td>
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<td>~€1.60</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">31.45 RON (~€7)</td>
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<td>24 hours from start time</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">125.81 RON (~€28)</td>
 
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<td>7 Days</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Category B (Goods vehicles ≤3.5t)</td>
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<td>13 RON</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Available</td>
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<td>~€2.65</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Higher rates</td>
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<td>7 consecutive days</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Commercial pricing</td>
 
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<td>30 Days</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Category G (Buses 9-23 seats)</td>
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<td>31 RON</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Available</td>
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<td>~€6.30</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Commercial rates</td>
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<td>30 consecutive days</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Annual options</td>
 
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<td>90 Days</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Category H (Buses >23 seats)</td>
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<td>58 RON</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Available</td>
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<td>~€11.80</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Premium rates</td>
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<td>90 consecutive days</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Fleet pricing</td>
 
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<td>Annual</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Motorcycles</td>
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<td>126 RON</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">EXEMPT</td>
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<td>~€25.60</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">EXEMPT</td>
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<td>365 days from start date</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">EXEMPT</td>
 
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=== Special Toll Sections (Additional Fees) ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Where You Pay Vignettes (2025)</h3>
  
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Beyond the standard vignette, certain bridges require separate tolls:
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Vignette Required:</strong> All national roads (DN), motorways (A), expressways outside municipality boundaries</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Vignette-Free:</strong> Municipal roads within city/town/village boundaries, county roads, communal roads</p>
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<th>Route</th>
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<th>Car Toll</th>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following methods to purchase Romanian vignettes:</p>
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<th>Payment Method</th>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. Electronic Purchase (Recommended):</strong></p>
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<td>Fetești-Cernavodă Bridge</td>
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<li>Official website: roviniete.ro (authorized by CNAIR)</li>
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<td>A2 Bucharest-Constanța</td>
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<li>Third-party authorized sellers: Instant email delivery</li>
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<td>19 RON (~€3.85)</td>
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<li>Payment methods: Credit cards, bank transfer, PayPal</li>
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<td>Cash at toll booth</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Physical Purchase Points:</strong></p>
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<td>Giurgeni Bridge</td>
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<td>DN2A crossing Danube</td>
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<li>Petrol stations: MOL, Lukoil, OMV, Rompetrol</li>
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<td>16 RON (~€3.25)</td>
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<li>Border crossings: All major entry points</li>
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<td>Cash at toll booth</td>
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<li>Cash or card payment in RON or EUR</li>
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<td>Danube Bridge (Giurgiu-Ruse)</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate total travel costs including vignettes and fuel for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Romanian roads, use TollGuru Romania calculator</p>
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<td>Border with Bulgaria</td>
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<td>Cash at border crossing</td>
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<a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-romania"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Romania Toll Calculator</button></a>
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<td>Danube Bridge 2 (Calafat-Vidin)</td>
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<td>Border with Bulgaria</td>
 
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<td>€5 for cars</td>
 
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<td>Cash at border crossing</td>
 
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== How to Purchase Romania Vignettes ==
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=== Online Purchase (Recommended) ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Infrastructure Developments:</strong></p>
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<li>Romania reached 1,000 km of highways and expressways in September 2023</li>
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<li>At least 250 km of new highways planned for 2024, including Bucharest Ring Road A0 sections</li>
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<li>All new highway segments automatically added to vignette-required network</li>
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'''Official Platforms:'''
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* '''Roviniete.ro:''' Official government portal
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* '''E-rovinieta.ro:''' Authorized distributor
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<li>Vignette prices remain unchanged for 2025 (unlike neighboring Hungary with 8% increases)</li>
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* '''Authorized dealers:''' Various European providers
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<li>Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 5.06 RON (fluctuates daily)</li>
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<li>ECO discount available for vehicles less than 3 years old</li>
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'''Digital Benefits:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Bridge Tolls:</strong></p>
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* Instant electronic delivery via email
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* Linked to license plate number
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<li>Additional charges apply for Danube River bridges (Vidin, Cernavodă, Giurgeni)</li>
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* No physical sticker required
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<li>Bridge tolls NOT covered by vignette - separate cash payments required</li>
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* SMS and email confirmation available
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<li>Iron Gate I and II bridges (Serbia border) remain free</li>
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=== Physical Purchase Points ===
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'''Available At:'''
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Romania - Unified National System:</strong></p>
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* Border crossings (major entry points)
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* Petrol stations throughout Romania
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<li>Single vignette valid throughout Romania (no regional variations like Hungary)</li>
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* Romanian post offices
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<li>All 41 counties covered by unified pricing structure</li>
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* Automobile association offices (OAMTC, ADAC partners)
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<li>Major tourist routes: Bucharest-Constanța, Bucharest-Brașov, Timișoara-Bucharest all require vignettes</li>
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=== Important Purchase Requirements ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Motorway Corridors:</strong></p>
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<li>A1 Bucharest-Pitești-Deva-Nădlac: Primary route to Western Europe</li>
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<li>A2 Bucharest-Constanța: Major connection to Black Sea coast</li>
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<li>A3 Bucharest-Ploiești-Brașov: Transylvania highway toward Budapest</li>
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<li>A6 Bucharest-Alexandria: Completed southern route</li>
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* '''Exact license plate entry:''' Must match vehicle registration exactly
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* '''Vehicle identification:''' VIN required for vignettes 30 days or longer
 
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* '''Start date flexibility:''' Can select immediate or future validity
 
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* '''Non-transferable:''' Vignettes tied to specific license plate number
 
  
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
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<li>Transit passage: 7-day vignette (€3) sufficient for most European crossing routes</li>
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<li>Short holidays: 30-day vignette (€7) covers extended stays</li>
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<li>Frequent travel: Annual vignette (€28) cost-effective for multiple trips</li>
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* '''Highway expansion:''' Additional 250+ km of new highways added to toll network
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Enforcement & Penalties:</strong></p>
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* '''Bucharest Ring Road:''' Sections of A0 ring road completed and tolled
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* '''Enhanced enforcement:''' Increased camera surveillance on major routes
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<li>Camera surveillance: Fixed and mobile plate recognition nationwide</li>
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* '''Digital integration:''' Improved cross-border recognition systems
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<li>Fines: €50-€940 depending on vehicle category and violation severity</li>
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* '''Penalty updates:''' Standardized fine structure across all regions
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<li>Multiple violations possible: Each camera detection can trigger separate fines</li>
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== Penalties & Enforcement ==
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=== Detection Methods ===
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* '''Fixed cameras:''' Automatic license plate recognition on highways
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p>
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* '''Mobile patrol units:''' Romanian Police and Border Police vehicles
 
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* '''Random checks:''' Inspections at rest stops and border crossings
 
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* '''Border monitoring:''' Systematic checks at entry points
 
  
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=== Penalty Structure ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if I don't pay Romanian vignettes?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p>
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<th>Violation Type</th>
 
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<th>Fine Range</th>
 
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<th>Additional Costs</th>
 
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<td>No vignette</td>
 
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<td>€50 - €1,000</td>
 
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<td>Must purchase valid vignette</td>
 
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<td>On-spot or court proceedings</td>
 
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<td>Expired vignette</td>
 
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<td>€50 - €1,000</td>
 
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<td>Must purchase new vignette</td>
 
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<td>On-spot or court proceedings</td>
 
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<td>Wrong license plate</td>
 
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<td>€50 - €1,000</td>
 
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<td>Correction fee possible</td>
 
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<td>Contact CNAIR for amendments</td>
 
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== Planning Your Romania Journey ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, motorcycles are completely exempt from Romanian vignette requirements and can use all roads free of charge.</p>
  
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I buy vignettes at the border?</h3>
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* '''Transit trips:''' 1-day vignette (€1.60) for brief crossings
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p>
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* '''Tourist visits:''' 7-day (€2.65) or 30-day (€6.30) for holidays
 
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* '''Extended stays:''' 90-day (€11.80) for longer visits
 
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* '''Regular travel:''' Annual vignette (€25.60) - excellent value for frequent users
 
  
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=== Travel Tips ===
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* '''Purchase before travel:''' Not available at all border crossings
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p>
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* '''Bridge tolls:''' Carry Romanian lei for separate bridge payments
 
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* '''Route planning:''' Alternative non-toll roads available but slower
 
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* '''Rental cars:''' Check if vignette included - often not for foreign-registered vehicles
 
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* '''Documentation:''' Keep electronic confirmation printout while traveling
 
  
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== Romania vs. Neighboring Countries ==
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<td>Electronic vignette</td>
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<td>€25.60</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€3-28 (time-based)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">All major roads</td>
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<td>Most extensive coverage</td>
 
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Electronic vignette</td>
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<td>€49.50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€8-35 (8% increase 2025)</td>
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<td>No motorcycles</td>
 
 
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<td>~€50</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€6-30 (stable rates)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">All roads outside cities</td>
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<td>License plate-based</td>
 
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">€5-25 (all roads)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">€0.02-0.05/km</td>
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== Do motorcycles need vignettes in Romania? ===
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No, motorcycles and two-wheeled vehicles are completely exempt from vignette requirements and can use all toll roads free of charge.
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<li>[[motorway-vignette-hungary|Hungary Motorway Vignette]] - Electronic vignette system comparison</li>
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<li>[[bulgaria-tolls-e-vignettes-toll-calculator|Bulgaria E-Vignettes]] - Similar national road coverage system</li>
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<li>[[moldova-motorway-vignette|Moldova Motorway Vignette]] - Neighboring electronic vignette system</li>
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<li>[[serbia-toll-roads-toll-calculator|Serbia Toll Roads]] - Distance-based alternative system</li>
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<li>[[ukraine-toll|Ukraine Toll System]] - Regional toll road information</li>
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License plate corrections are possible for a fee by contacting CNAIR, but validity dates cannot be changed. The vignette itself is non-refundable.
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<li>CNAIR Official: roviniete.ro - Government authorized vignette sales</li>
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<li>CESTRIN: Fine payment and violation information</li>
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<li>Authorized Resellers: Multiple online platforms for convenient purchase</li>
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* '''Wrong license plate format''' - Enter exact registration number including all letters and numbers
 
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* '''Not checking rental car coverage''' - Foreign-registered rentals typically don't include vignettes 
 
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* '''Ignoring VIN requirement''' - Longer-term vignettes (30+ days) require vehicle identification number
 
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* '''Total highway length:''' 1,000+ km of motorways and expressways
 
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* '''Major routes:''' A1 (Bucharest-Pitești-Deva), A2 (Bucharest-Constanța), A3 (Bucharest-Cluj)
 
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* '''Expansion plans:''' 250+ km additional highways planned for 2024-2025
 
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* [https://www.roviniete.ro Official Rovinieta Purchase Portal]
 
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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
Operators: 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. 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) Available Higher rates Commercial 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

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 Bucharest Ring Road A0 sections
  • All new highway segments automatically added to vignette-required network

Pricing Stability:

  • Vignette prices remain unchanged for 2025 (unlike neighboring Hungary with 8% 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

State/Regional Toll Information

Romania - Unified National System:

  • Single vignette valid throughout Romania (no regional variations like Hungary)
  • All 41 counties covered by unified pricing structure
  • Major tourist routes: Bucharest-Constanța, Bucharest-Brașov, Timișoara-Bucharest all require vignettes

Key Motorway Corridors:

  • A1 Bucharest-Pitești-Deva-Nădlac: Primary route to Western Europe
  • A2 Bucharest-Constanța: Major connection to Black Sea coast
  • A3 Bucharest-Ploiești-Brașov: Transylvania highway toward Budapest
  • A6 Bucharest-Alexandria: Completed southern route

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 (8% increase 2025) 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

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

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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