Mandatory signsRomania

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Mandatory signs

A mandatory sign is a traffic sign that tells drivers what they must do. Instead of prohibiting actions, these signs impose obligations such as following a specific direction, using a particular lane, or keeping a minimum speed. Their purpose is to guide traffic safely and efficiently by ensuring that all road users follow the same required behaviour in places where it is necessary for order and safety.

Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.

Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.

Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.

How are compulsory instructions shown in Romania?

Obligation signs form a separate regulatory subdivision and require the indicated action.

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

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

What does a mandatory-direction sign require in Romania?

Where a compulsory-direction sign is installed in Romania, follow only the arrow direction or permitted combination of directions. The restriction applies at the location or movement it regulates; it is not an instruction to ignore other traffic controls.

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

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

Does a mandatory-direction sign give me priority over pedestrians in Romania?

No. It tells you which way to move, not who goes first. Check traffic lights, other priority signs, pedestrians and cyclists, and give way when required before completing the manoeuvre.

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

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

1. Mandatory roundabout direction

This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.

English • Roundabout.

Română • Intersecție cu sens giratoriu.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 40

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

2. Turning right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.

English • Right.

Română • La dreapta.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 40

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

3. Pass obstacle on either side

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on either the left or the right. Use either permitted side while following the road layout and any accompanying signs or markings.

English • Pass around the obstacle.

Română • Ocolire.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 40

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

4. Pass obstacle on the right

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • Pass around the obstacle.

Română • Ocolire.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 40

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn right. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning left is prohibited.

English • Straight ahead or right.

Română • Înainte sau la dreapta.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 40

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. Mandatory right

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.

English • Right.

Română • La dreapta.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 40

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

7. Driving straight ahead mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.

English • Straight ahead.

Română • Înainte.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 40

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

8. Mandatory path for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates the start of a mandatory path for pedestrians. Pedestrians must use the designated path, while other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Footpath.

Română • Drum pentru pietoni.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 40

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

9. Mandatory path for cyclists

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Cycle path. Where a signed cycle path exists in the direction of travel, cyclists and electric scooter riders must use it exclusively. Other road users are prohibited.

Română • Pistă pentru biciclete. Dacă pe direcția de deplasare există o pistă pentru biciclete, semnalizată ca atare, conducătorii bicicletelor și trotinetelor electrice sunt obligați să circule numai pe această pistă. Se interzice circulația altor participanți la trafic pe pista pentru biciclete.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • art. 160 alin. (2) • text cu trimiterea la alin. (1) explicitată

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 40

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

10. Mandatory lane for buses

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses. Buses must use the designated lane where the sign applies. Other road users may use the lane only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Compulsory road for the vehicle category shown.

Română • Drum obligatoriu pentru categoria de vehicule.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 40

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

11. Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the same designated path rather than separate sections. They must share the space safely and follow the applicable local rules.

English • Shared pedestrian and cycle path.

Română • Pistă comună pentru pietoni și biciclete.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 41

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

12. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Separate pedestrian and cycle paths.

Română • Delimitarea pistelor pentru pietoni și biciclete.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 40

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

13. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path

English • Separate pedestrian and cycle paths.

Română • Delimitarea pistelor pentru pietoni și biciclete.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 40

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

14. Snow chains mandatory

This traffic sign indicates that snow chains are mandatory. Vehicles covered by the sign must use snow chains from this point as required by the applicable rules. Follow any supplementary signs or local instructions specifying the affected vehicles, wheels or conditions.

English • Snow chains.

Română • Lanțuri pentru zăpadă.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 41

SVG source: Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Original revision 2015-05-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.

15. Start of a minimum speed

This traffic sign indicates the start of a minimum speed. Road users covered by the sign must travel at or above the indicated speed when conditions allow. Driving more slowly may still be necessary because of traffic, weather, road conditions or another safety-related reason.

English • Compulsory minimum speed.

Română • Viteză minimă obligatorie.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 41

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Source revision 2022-01-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.

16. End of the minimum speed

This traffic sign indicates the end of the minimum speed. The previously indicated minimum speed no longer applies beyond this point. Continue to follow any other posted speed requirements and the applicable traffic rules.

English • End of compulsory minimum speed.

Română • Sfârșitul vitezei minime obligatorii.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Legislatie.just.ro • HG nr. 1391/2006 • anexa nr. 2 • B3 • Monitorul Oficial nr. 876/2006, p. 41

Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Source revision 2022-01-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.