Priority at the next junctionRomania
Traffic rules
Romania
1. Priority at the next junction
Priority at the next junction means that drivers travelling on a particular road have priority over traffic entering from intersecting roads at the next junction. The priority arrangement is normally indicated by signs facing both the priority traffic and the traffic that must give way.
Unlike a continuing priority road, this priority applies only at the indicated intersection. Drivers must still approach cautiously and obey traffic lights, authorised officers, crossings, turning rules and other applicable signs.
How is priority at the next junction determined in Romania?
Where a priority-at-the-next-junction sign is recognised and lawfully installed in Romania, it indicates priority at that junction. Its design may differ locally. Do not confuse a junction-specific priority sign with a continuing priority-road designation.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, OUG 195/2002 — articles 57–59; Regulation 65–66, 129, 135
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, HG1391/2006 implementing Regulation — articles 65–66, 129, 135
Does priority at one junction automatically continue along the entire road in Romania?
No. One-junction priority and continuing priority-road status are distinct concepts. Check the local signs at each following junction, including any end-of-priority marker, traffic signal or new Give Way or Stop sign.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, OUG 195/2002 — articles 57–59; Regulation 65–66, 129, 135
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, HG1391/2006 implementing Regulation — articles 65–66, 129, 135
May a driver with priority ignore pedestrians or another safety obligation at the next junction in Romania?
No. Junction priority does not cancel duties towards pedestrians, traffic signals, emergency vehicles or other road users where the law gives them precedence. Approach at a speed allowing you to stop safely.
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, OUG 195/2002 — articles 57–59; Regulation 65–66, 129, 135
🔗 legislatie.just.ro • Romania, HG1391/2006 implementing Regulation — articles 65–66, 129, 135
