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How Romania’s Vignette Control System Works
Romania uses an automated system to enforce its road tax (rovinieta). This system operates 24/7 to ensure all vehicles using the national road network have a valid electronic vignette.
The control is managed by CNAIR (The National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration) through the Electronic Rovinieta System (SER).
When you drive, your vehicle’s license plate is scanned, and the system instantly checks a central database to confirm whether you have a valid rovinieta at that moment.
It is crucial to know that these cameras are only for vignette and insurance verification; they do not measure your speed.
Types of Vignette Control
Vignette enforcement is primarily carried out through two methods, ensuring comprehensive coverage across the national road network.
1. Fixed Automatic Cameras
Over 70 fixed camera points are strategically installed on motorways and national roads throughout Romania.
These cameras use Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to automatically read license plates and compare them against the SER database in real time.
They operate continuously, day and night.
2. Mobile Control Units
In addition to fixed cameras, mobile units operated by authorized personnel can also verify your vignette status.
These controls can be performed by:
- Road Police (Poliția Rutieră)
- State Inspectorate for Road Transport (ISCTR)
- CNAIR personnel
- Border Police (Poliția de Frontieră), specifically for foreign-registered vehicles.
Where are the Control Cameras Located?
Fixed cameras are typically placed in high-traffic areas on major national roads and motorways.
While the exact list is always subject to change, here are some key counties with known control points:
- Arad: DN7 (Nădlac), DN79 (Arad)
- Bacău: DN2 (Nicolae Bălcescu), DN11 (Sănduleni)
- Bihor: DN1 (Oșorhei)
- Cluj: A3 Motorway (Gilău), DN1 (Vălcele)
- Constanța: DN38 (Agigea)
- Dolj: DN6 (Coșoveni), DN65 (Pielești)
- Harghita: DN12 (Sândominic)
- Ilfov: A2 Motorway (Glina), A3 Motorway (Snagov)
- Iași: DN28 (Lețcani), DN2 (Moțca)
- Mureș: DN15 (Gornesti), DN13 (Bălăușeri)
- Prahova: DN1 (Bărcănești), DN1B (Albești)
- Suceava: DN2 (Iacobești)
- Timiș: DN59 (Jebel), DN6 (Sânnicolau Mare)
- Vâlcea: DN7 (Călimănești/Seaca)
Understanding the Fines for Non-Compliance
Driving without a valid rovinieta is considered a continuous contravention, and penalties are issued automatically.
How are Fines Issued?
If a camera detects your vehicle without a valid rovinieta, a statement of contravention (proces-verbal) is automatically generated and mailed to the vehicle owner’s address.
This can often arrive weeks or even months after the offense.
Fine Amounts for Passenger Cars
The fine is calculated based on the cost of the annual vignette. For a standard passenger car (Category A), the fine ranges from 50 euro to 550 euro.
Important: If you pay the fine within 15 calendar days of receiving the notice, you can pay half of the minimum amount (137.5 lei).
Key Rules:
- Only one fine can be issued between the date of the offense and the date the notice is delivered.
- The right to apply the fine expires 4 months after the offense was committed.
- Paying the fine does not exempt you from the obligation to purchase a valid rovinieta.