Mopeds in Romania (2026)
Last reviewed: 31 October 2026
In short: A rider must be 16 to ride a moped and must wear an approved helmet. Mopeds (licence category AM) have a maximum design speed of 45 km/h and are registered with the local mayor's office. Insurance is still being checked.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to ridePrivately owned; Moped (category AM) | 16 years [1] |
| LicencePrivately owned; Moped (category AM) | Category AM covers mopeds with a maximum design speed above 25 km/h and not above 45 km/h. A driving licence of any category is also valid for AM vehicles. [1] |
| Helmet requiredPrivately owned; Moped (category AM) | Yes [1] |
| Insurance requiredPrivately owned; Moped (category AM) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Plate / registrationPrivately owned; Moped (category AM) | Mopeds are registered with the mayor's office of the commune, town, municipality or Bucharest sector (not with the vehicle registration authority) and must carry a registration plate. [1] |
| Maximum design speedPrivately owned; Moped (category AM) | up to 45 km/h (design speed) [1] |
Sources
- Guvernul României (Portal Legislativ, Ministerul Justiției): Ordonanța de urgență nr. 195/2002 privind circulația pe drumurile publice (republicată), forma consolidată (Internet Archive snapshot of 23 June 2026) (consulted 31 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.