Pedestrian crossingRomania
Traffic rules
Romania
1. Pedestrian crossing
A pedestrian crossing is a designated place where pedestrians may cross a road. It is commonly indicated by road markings, traffic signs, signals or a combination of these measures.
Drivers must approach with appropriate caution and give way when required by local law. Pedestrians must also observe approaching traffic and follow any pedestrian signals or instructions from authorised traffic controllers.
When must drivers give way at a pedestrian crossing in Romania?
Give way to a pedestrian lawfully crossing at a properly marked and signposted crossing, or on a green pedestrian signal, when the pedestrian is on your direction of travel. Approach carefully and obey the applicable signals; do not assume pedestrian priority applies identically at every location.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, Traffic Regulation, HG 1391/2006, consolidated 19 July 2024
Are all pedestrian crossings controlled the same way in Romania?
No. At a signal-controlled crossing, pedestrians and drivers must follow their respective lights. A turning driver proceeding on the supplementary flashing green right arrow must yield to pedestrians and vehicles crossing with permission. At an uncontrolled crossing, give way to pedestrians lawfully crossing on your direction of travel.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, Traffic Regulation, HG 1391/2006, consolidated 19 July 2024
May I enter a pedestrian crossing if the road beyond it is blocked in Romania?
Wait before the crossing until you can clear it without obstructing pedestrians. Overtaking on pedestrian crossings marked by signs and road markings is prohibited. Do not pass a stopped vehicle in a way that infringes pedestrian priority or puts pedestrians at risk.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, Traffic Regulation, HG 1391/2006, consolidated 19 July 2024
Crossing for pedestrians.
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.
Warning for a pedestrian crossing.
English • Pedestrian crossing ahead. The warning applies from where the sign stands. For signs warning of hazardous sections, supplementary plates determine the extent of application.
Română • Presemnalizare trecere pietoni. 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. 33
Image via Commons.wikimedia.org
Gigillo83 • CC BY-SA 4.0 • Source revision 2023-04-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
May Romanian pedestrians start crossing when a priority emergency vehicle approaches?
No, when it is using both its special warning lights and siren.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, Traffic Regulation, HG 1391/2006, consolidated 19 July 2024
May Romanian pedestrians cross directly in front of or behind a vehicle stopped at a public-transport stop?
Only where a properly signposted pedestrian crossing provides the route.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, Traffic Regulation, HG 1391/2006, consolidated 19 July 2024
May Romanian pedestrians turn back on a crossing without traffic lights?
No. They must not turn back, stop or prolong their crossing there.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, Traffic Regulation, HG 1391/2006, consolidated 19 July 2024
