Documents to carry while driving in Romania (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Drivers must show the road police, on request, their ID or driving licence and the vehicle registration document. Not having them is a class III fine, 6 to 8 penalty points.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Proof of insuranceCarrying documents while driving | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Driving licenceCarrying documents while driving | Road users must hand the road police, on request, their identity document or, as the case may be, the driving licence. A driver who does not have the documents under Art. 35(2) on him or her commits an offence. [1] |
| Vehicle registration papersCarrying documents while driving | Drivers must hand the road police, on request, the registration document of the vehicle they drive, and the documents for any goods carried. [1] |
| Identity documentCarrying documents while driving | Road users must hand the road police, on request, their identity document or, as the case may be, the driving licence. [1] |
| Fine for not carrying documentsCarrying documents while driving | Not having the documents under Art. 35(2) is a class III offence, a fine of 6 to 8 penalty points. One penalty point is worth 5% of the guaranteed gross minimum monthly wage, set by government decision. [1] |
Notes
- This rule has not been checked against an official source yet.
- The law is read in an Internet Archive snapshot of the official legislation portal, so later amendments may not show. The text requires showing the documents on request and treats not having them on you as an offence.
Sources
- Ministerul Justiției (legislatie.just.ro), Internet Archive snapshot of 23 June 2026: OUG nr. 195/2002 privind circulația pe drumurile publice, republicată (Internet Archive snapshot of 23 June 2026) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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