Information signsRomania

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Information signs

An information sign identifies a route, destination, facility or regulated road or area. Some carry legal consequences, so apply the actual sign meaning and local traffic code.

Start of a tunnel with indicated length.

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

Overview of the lanes and their direction.

Route to be followed in order to turn left.

Information about the directions of the roundabout.

Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass.

Which signs provide information in Romania?

Orientation/information signs include route guidance, facilities, tourist information and distance markers.

🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, OUG 195/2002 — articles 31, 48–50, 54; Regulation 64–67, 126–128, 169

🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, HG1391/2006 implementing Regulation — articles 64–67, 126–128, 169

How can you recognise a built-up area in Romania?

The official locality entrance and end signs mark the boundary. Observe them even on a main road passing through a settlement; being on a major route does not automatically remove urban rules.

🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, OUG 195/2002 — articles 31, 48–50, 54; Regulation 64–67, 126–128, 169

🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, HG1391/2006 implementing Regulation — articles 64–67, 126–128, 169

1. Start of a priority road

This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.

English • Priority road.

Română • Drum cu prioritate.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B1 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 36

SVG source: Alex:D • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2012-12-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

2. End of the priority road

This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.

English • End of priority road.

Română • Sfârșitul drumului cu prioritate.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B1 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 36

SVG source: Alex:D • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2012-12-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.

3. Start of a built-up area

This traffic sign indicates the start of a built-up area. From this point, the traffic rules that apply to built-up areas take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

English • Beginning of a built-up area. The maximum speed in built-up areas is 50 km/h.

Română • Intrare în localitate. Limita maximă de viteză în localități este de 50 km/h.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 49 alin. (1)

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C1 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 45

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

4. End of the built-up area

This traffic sign indicates the end of the built-up area. The traffic rules specifically associated with the built-up area cease to apply from this point according to the applicable local regulations.

English • End of built-up area.

Română • Ieșire din localitate.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C1 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 45

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. Start of a motorway

This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.

English • Motorway.

Română • Autostradă.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 46

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. End of the motorway

This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The special motorway rules end at this point. Follow the speed limits, access rules and other traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

English • End of motorway.

Română • Sfârșit de autostradă.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 46

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

7. Start of an expressway

This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

English • Road for motor vehicles.

Română • Drum pentru autovehicule.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 47

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

8. End of the expressway

This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The special traffic rules associated with the expressway end at this point. Follow the rules and traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

English • End of road for motor vehicles.

Română • Sfârșitul drumului pentru autovehicule.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 47

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

9. Start of a residential area

This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.

English • Residential area. In the signed area, pedestrians may use the carriageway's full width and children may play. Drivers must not exceed 20 km/h, must park only in designated signed spaces, and must not inconvenience or obstruct pedestrians, stopping if necessary.

Română • Zonă rezidențială. În zona rezidențială, semnalizată ca atare, pietonii pot folosi toată lățimea părții carosabile, iar jocul copiilor este permis. Conducătorii de vehicule sunt obligați să circule cu o viteză de cel mult 20 km/h, să nu staționeze sau să parcheze vehiculul în afara spațiilor anume destinate și semnalizate ca atare, să nu stânjenească sau să împiedice circulația pietonilor chiar dacă, în acest scop, trebuie să oprească.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 158

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 48

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

10. End of the residential area

This traffic sign indicates the end of the residential area. The special traffic rules associated with the residential area end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the area.

English • End of residential area. When leaving a residential or pedestrian area, drivers must give priority to all vehicles whose paths they cross.

Română • Sfârșitul zonei rezidențiale. La ieșirea din zonele rezidențiale sau pietonale, conducătorii de vehicule sunt obligați să acorde prioritate de trecere tuturor vehiculelor cu care se intersectează.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 134

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 48

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

11. Start of a zone for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the start of a pedestrian zone. Pedestrians are the principal road users within the zone, while access by vehicles and other road users is subject to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

English • Pedestrian zone. Drivers may enter only if they live there or provide door-to-door public services and have no other access. They must not exceed 5 km/h or inconvenience or obstruct pedestrians, and must stop if needed to let them pass.

Română • Zonă pietonală. În zona pietonală, semnalizată ca atare, conducătorul de vehicul poate intra numai dacă locuiește în această zonă sau prestează servicii publice „din poartă în poartă” și nu are altă posibilitate de acces. Acesta este obligat să circule cu viteza maximă de 5 km/h, să nu stânjenească ori să împiedice circulația pietonilor și, dacă este necesar, să oprească pentru a permite circulația acestora.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 159

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 49

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

12. End of the zone for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the end of the pedestrian zone. The special traffic rules associated with the pedestrian zone end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the zone.

English • End of pedestrian zone. When leaving a residential or pedestrian area, drivers must give priority to all vehicles whose paths they cross.

Română • Sfârșitul zonei pietonale. La ieșirea din zonele rezidențiale sau pietonale, conducătorii de vehicule sunt obligați să acorde prioritate de trecere tuturor vehiculelor cu care se intersectează.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 134

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 49

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

13. National speed limits

This traffic sign indicates the national speed limits. The applicable default maximum speeds depend on the road type, vehicle category and local traffic rules when no different speed limit is indicated.

English • General speed limits. Maximum speed in built-up areas is 50 km/h. Outside built-up areas: motorways 130 km/h; expressways 120 km/h; European national routes (E) 100 km/h; other roads 90 km/h. The illustration shows an older design and does not display all current limits. For limits by vehicle category and exceptions, see article 50 of Emergency Ordinance No. 195/2002.

Română • Limite generale de viteză. Limita maximă de viteză în localități este de 50 km/h. Limitele maxime de viteză în afara localităților sunt: pe autostrăzi - 130 km/h; pe drumurile expres - 120 km/h; pe drumurile naționale europene (E) - 100 km/h; pe celelalte categorii de drumuri - 90 km/h. Planșa arată un model mai vechi; nu prezintă toate limitele actuale. Pentru limitele pe categorii de vehicule și excepții, a se vedea art. 50 din OUG nr. 195/2002.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 49 alin. (1) și (4) • fragmente

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 46

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
xavax • Public domain • Source revision 2012-02-24. Wikimedia original unmodified.

14. Advisory speed limit

This traffic sign indicates an advisory speed. The displayed value recommends an appropriate speed for the road or conditions ahead. Its legal effect depends on the applicable local rules.

English • Recommended speed.

Română • Viteză recomandată.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 50

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Source revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

15. End of the tunnel

This traffic sign indicates the end of the tunnel. Tunnel-specific rules associated with the sign end where applicable, while separately imposed speed limits, lighting requirements or other restrictions may remain in force.

English • End of tunnel.

Română • Sfârșit de tunel.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 49

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

16. Start of a tunnel with indicated length

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel and shows its length. The displayed value indicates the length of the tunnel. Follow the traffic rules and any special requirements that apply within it.

English • Tunnel.

Română • Tunel.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 49

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

17. Crossing for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.

English • Pedestrian crossing.

Română • Trecere pentru pietoni.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 46

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2025-05-08. Wikimedia original unmodified.

18. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

English • Priority over oncoming traffic.

Română • Prioritate față de circulația din sens invers.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B1 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 36

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Alex:D • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Source revision 2013-01-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

19. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.

English • One-way traffic.

Română • Sens unic.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 46

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

20. Overview of the lanes and their direction

This traffic sign gives an overview of the lanes and their direction. The arrows or other indications show how the lanes continue and which directions or destinations they serve.

English • Lane selection by direction before a junction.

Română • Selectarea circulației pe direcții de mers în apropierea intersecției.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C1 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 43

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

21. Route to be followed in order to turn left

This traffic sign indicates the route to use for a left turn. Follow the indicated route instead of turning left directly at this point.

English • Advance route sign for a left turn.

Română • Presemnalizarea traseului de urmat în vederea efectuării virajului la stânga.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C1 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 42

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

22. Information about the directions of the roundabout

This traffic sign gives information about directions at a roundabout. The diagram shows the available exits and the destinations reached from them.

English • Advance roundabout direction sign.

Română • Presemnalizarea direcțiilor într-o intersecție cu sens giratoriu.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C1 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 42

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

23. Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass

This traffic sign indicates a detour for vehicles that cannot continue on the normal route. Vehicles affected by the relevant restriction should follow the indicated alternative route.

English • Advance route sign for a traffic restriction.

Română • Presemnalizarea traseului de urmat în cazul unei restricții de circulație.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C1 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 42

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

24. End of a lane

This traffic sign indicates the end of a lane. The displayed lane arrangement shows which lane ends and how the remaining traffic lanes continue.

English • Left lane ends.

Română • Terminarea benzii de circulație din stânga a părții carosabile.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C1 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 43

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

25. Parking allowed

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

English • Parking.

Română • Parcare.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 48

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

26. Section control

This traffic sign indicates section control, also called average-speed enforcement. A vehicle’s average speed is measured over a defined section of road and compared with the applicable speed limit.

English • Radar enforcement.

Română • Control radar.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • C2 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 50

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

27. Crossroad shape

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

English • Course of the priority road. Signs may have supplementary panels with text or symbols clarifying, supplementing or limiting their meaning.

Română • Direcția drumului cu prioritate. Indicatoarele pot fi însoțite de panouri cu semne adiționale conținând inscripții sau simboluri care le precizează, completează ori limitează semnificația.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 65 alin. (2)

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • D • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 54

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Source revision 2023-08-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.

28. Crossroad shape

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

English • Course of the priority road. Signs may have supplementary panels with text or symbols clarifying, supplementing or limiting their meaning.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 65 alin. (2)

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • D • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 54

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Source revision 2023-08-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.