CurveRomania
Traffic rules
Romania
1. Curve
A curve is a section of road that changes direction to the left or right. A sharp, unexpected or poorly visible curve can reduce a driver’s view of approaching traffic, stopped vehicles, pedestrians and other hazards.
Drivers should reduce speed before entering the curve, remain within their lane and use smooth steering, braking and acceleration. Warning signs may indicate the direction of the first curve or a series of successive curves.
What makes a bend dangerous in Romania?
Approach bends slowly enough to retain control and stop within the visible clear road. Romanian Regulation Article 123 imposes maxima of 30 km/h in built-up areas or 50 km/h outside them for particularly dangerous curves signed as such, or curves with visibility below 50 metres. Lower restrictions and conditions can require a slower speed. Do not overtake where visibility or the controls prohibit it.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, HG1391/2006 implementing Regulation — articles 120, 123, 127, 135
How should you approach a sharp curve in Romania?
Approach bends slowly enough to retain control and stop within the visible clear road. Romanian Regulation Article 123 imposes maxima of 30 km/h in built-up areas or 50 km/h outside them for particularly dangerous curves signed as such, or curves with visibility below 50 metres. Lower restrictions and conditions can require a slower speed. Do not overtake where visibility or the controls prohibit it.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, HG1391/2006 implementing Regulation — articles 120, 123, 127, 135
Is overtaking safe on a blind bend in Romania?
No. Do not start overtaking where your view of oncoming traffic is obstructed or where signs or road markings prohibit it. Wait until there is a lawful, clear and sufficiently long view ahead.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, HG1391/2006 implementing Regulation — articles 120, 123, 127, 135
Warning for a curve to the left.
English • Left-hand bend. The warning applies from where the sign stands. For signs warning of hazardous sections, supplementary plates determine the extent of application.
Română • Curbă la stânga. Semnificația indicatorului de avertizare începe din locul unde este amplasat. În cazul indicatoarelor care avertizează sectoare periculoase, zona de acțiune a indicatoarelor este reglementată prin plăcuțe adiționale.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 66 alin. (3)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • A • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 32
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-21. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Warning for a curve to the right.
English • Right-hand bend. The warning applies from where the sign stands. For signs warning of hazardous sections, supplementary plates determine the extent of application.
Română • Curbă la dreapta. Semnificația indicatorului de avertizare începe din locul unde este amplasat. În cazul indicatoarelor care avertizează sectoare periculoase, zona de acțiune a indicatoarelor este reglementată prin plăcuțe adiționale.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 66 alin. (3)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • A • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 32
SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-21. Wikimedia original unmodified.
