Motorcycle helmets and licences in Romania (2026)

Last reviewed: 31 October 2026

In short: Romanian law requires an approved helmet for motorcycle and moped riders and passengers, and dipped headlights in daylight. The minimum licence age is 16 for A1, 18 for A2, and 20 (with 2 years on A2) or 24 for category A.

RuleWhat applies
Helmet required for the riderRiding a motorcycle; MotorcycleYes [1]
Helmet required for a passengerRiding a motorcycle; MotorcycleYes [1]
Minimum age, category A1 (light motorcycle)Riding a motorcycle; Category A1 (light motorcycle)16 years [1]
Minimum age, category A2Riding a motorcycle; Category A2 (medium motorcycle)18 years [1]
Minimum age, category A (direct access)Riding a motorcycle; Category A (unrestricted motorcycle)24 years [1]
Minimum age, category A (after two years on A2)Riding a motorcycle; Category A (unrestricted motorcycle)20 years [1]
Dipped beam or daytime running light required by dayRiding a motorcycle; MotorcycleYes [1]

Notes

  • The approved protective helmet is mandatory on public roads for riders of motorcycles and mopeds and for persons carried on them.
  • Age 20 applies with at least 2 years of experience riding category A2 motorcycles.
  • Motorcycle and moped riders must have dipped headlights on during the day on public roads; not doing so is a contravention.

Sources

  1. Ministerul Justiției (Portal Legislativ): OUG nr. 195/2002 privind circulația pe drumurile publice, republicată (Internet Archive snapshot of 2026-06-23) (consulted 31 October 2026) · all sources

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