Rumäniene-Vignette

In Romania, driving on toll roads without a valid vignette is not permitted, and there is no grace period for driving without one. If you are caught driving without a valid vignette, you can be fined immediately. So be aware that you are not accidentally driving on a Romanian toll road.

The obligation to have a valid vignette in Romania is monitored using multiple methods to ensure compliance:


• Automatic camera systems: License plates are scanned by automatic cameras installed on toll roads to verify the presence of a valid electronic vignette or exemption in the CNAIR database.

• Patrol cars: Romanian Police and Customs Administration vehicles are equipped with license plate recognition cameras to conduct on-the-spot checks for compliance.

• Inspections at rest stops: Vehicles may be inspected at rest stops or parking areas by authorities to confirm the validity of their vignette.

If you have bought no motorway vignette or the wrong vignette, you will always face a penalty, as both scenarios are treated as not having a valid vignette at all.

No, Romanian vignettes are not transferable between vehicles. The Rovinieta toll system strictly links the vignette to the vehicle's registration number at the time of purchase, ensuring it is valid exclusively for that specific vehicle.


If you sell your car or change your license plates, the vignette cannot be transferred to a different vehicle or a new registration number. In these situations, you will need to purchase a new Romanian vignette for the new vehicle or updated registration.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to postpone the start of validity after purchasing a vignette. Once the purchase is completed, the selected validity period is fixed and cannot be adjusted. Therefore, we recommend carefully selecting the desired start date during the purchase process.