OvertakingRomania
Traffic rules
Romania
1. Overtaking
Overtaking is the act of passing another road user travelling in the same direction. It normally involves moving to another position or lane, passing the slower road user and returning to the appropriate position when it is safe.
Before overtaking, a driver should make sure there is sufficient visibility and space, check mirrors and blind spots, signal when required and ensure that no other road user is already overtaking. The manoeuvre must be completed without exceeding the speed limit or endangering other road users.
On which side do drivers normally overtake in Romania?
As traffic normally keeps right, drivers ordinarily overtake on the left. This is the general rule, not permission to pass wherever a lane is available; exceptions and restrictions depend on the local law.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, OUG 195/2002 — articles 41, 45; Regulation 118–120
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, HG1391/2006 implementing Regulation — articles 118–120
When should you avoid overtaking in Romania?
Do not begin if approaching traffic, restricted visibility, road markings, an intersection, a crossing or another road user makes the manoeuvre unsafe or unlawful. Check behind and ahead, allow enough space and never exceed the speed limit to complete the pass.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, OUG 195/2002 — articles 41, 45; Regulation 118–120
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, HG1391/2006 implementing Regulation — articles 118–120
What extra care is needed when overtaking slower road users in Romania?
In Romania, always leave sufficient lateral clearance when overtaking. When overtaking a bicycle or electric scooter, a motor vehicle other than a two-wheeler must cross the longitudinal lane or centre divider by at least half its own width above 50 km/h, or at least straddle that marking at 50 km/h or below. This does not authorise crossing a prohibited continuous line or another unsafe pass. Wait if the manoeuvre cannot be completed lawfully and safely.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, OUG 195/2002 — articles 41, 45; Regulation 118–120
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, HG1391/2006 implementing Regulation — articles 118–120
