Rovinieta (road vignette) 2026: price, where to buy and the fine
How much the Romanian road vignette (rovinieta) costs in 2026, the available periods, where to buy it, how to check its validity and the fine for driving without it.
The rovinieta (road vignette) is the fee for using Romania’s national roads and motorways. It is mandatory if you drive on those roads — but not if you stay strictly within a town on local streets. Here is how much it costs in 2026, where to get it and what you risk without it.
How much does the rovinieta cost in 2026?
The price depends on the vehicle type and the period you choose. For a passenger car (category A) it can be bought for several intervals:
- 10 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 12 months — about €28 for a passenger car
Where to buy it
- Online, on the official platform (e-rovinieta / CNAIR)
- At petrol stations
- At post offices and other authorised points
The vignette is electronic — it is tied to the number plate, there is no windscreen sticker anymore. Keep the proof of payment.
How to check if it is valid
You can check the vignette’s validity online by entering the number plate on the official platform. This is especially useful if you bought a second-hand car or no longer remember when it expires.
The fine for driving without a vignette
If you are caught on a national road or motorway without a valid vignette, you get a fine. The amount depends on the vehicle type and is significantly higher than the vignette itself — from a few hundred lei upward for cars. Automatic cameras read the plates, so “I forgot” does not help.
How not to forget the expiry
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Do I need a vignette if I only drive in the city?
No. The vignette is mandatory only for national roads and motorways. If you drive strictly on streets inside a town you do not need one — but the moment you take a national road, you do.
Is the vignette tied to the car or the driver?
To the vehicle — it is attached to the number plate. If you sell the car, the vignette stays valid for that plate until it expires.
Is there still a windscreen sticker?
No. The vignette is fully electronic, checked by number plate. You only need to keep the proof of payment.