Ban on heavy goods vehicles – Romania 2025
3 September '25
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Romania – one of the transit countries connecting Central Europe with Bulgaria, the Balkans and the Black Sea region – has introduced detailed regulations governing the movement of heavy goods vehicles on its territory.
In 2025, restrictions will apply on selected sections of motorways and national roads, mainly during holiday periods when traffic is heaviest. The driving bans in Romania are intended to increase road safety and reduce congestion, as well as improve travel comfort on popular tourist routes.
In this article, you will find information about the hours of traffic bans in Romania, a list of national roads and motorways covered by them, and a calendar of local public holidays in 2025. You will also learn in which situations the transport of goods is permitted despite the restrictions in force.
Truck driving ban in Romania
Romanian regulations impose restrictions on the movement of heavy goods vehicles with a GVW of over 7.5 tonnes. They apply on public holidays, the day before public holidays and during the summer holidays – on selected sections of national roads and motorways.
Particular attention should be paid to routes leading to the Black Sea and through regions with high tourist and transit traffic.
When is the driving ban in force in Romania – general rules
On selected sections of the road network, the bans apply both on public holidays (statutory days off work) and on the days immediately preceding them.
This ban from 1 January to 31 December applies to the DN7 route between Piteşti (junction of DN7 and DN7C) – Râmnicu Vâlcea – Veştem (junction of DN7 and DN1) and covers traffic in both directions:
- on each day preceding public holidays: from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.,
- on public holidays: from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Between 1 April and 30 September, restrictions have also been introduced on:
- the A2 motorway (Bucharest – Fundulea – Lehliu – Feteşti – Cernavoda – Constanţa),
- national road DN39 (Agigea – Mangalia).
The above ban applies in both directions of these routes, both on public holidays between 06:00 and 22:00, and on every day before a public holiday between 16:00 and 22:00.
Traffic ban on public holidays in 2025 (6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
The table below lists the public holidays in Romania in 2025 during which restrictions on heavy goods vehicle traffic apply on the above-mentioned routes.
The ban on these days applies between 06:00 and 22:00.
| DATE | PUBLIC HOLIDAY |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year |
| 2 January | New Year – 2nd day |
| 6 January | Epiphany |
| 7 January | Synaksis of St. John the Baptist |
| 24 January | Unification Day |
| 18 April | Good Friday (Orthodox) |
| 20 April | Easter (Orthodox) |
| 21 April | Easter Monday (Orthodox) |
| 1 May | Labour Day |
| 1 June | Children’s Day |
| 8 and 9 June | Pentecost (Orthodox) |
| 15 August | Assumption of the Virgin Mary |
| 30 November | St. Andrew’s Day |
| 1 December | National Day |
| 25 December | Christmas Day – 1st day |
| 26 December | Christmas Day – 2nd day |
In addition, on the eve of each of these holidays, a driving ban is in force on the DN7 route (Piteşti – Râmnicu Vâlcea – Veştem section) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and during the summer season (1 April – 30 September) on the A2 motorway (Bucharest – Constanţa) and the DN39 national road (Agigea – Mangalia) from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Route planning with HOGS Maps
Driving bans for lorries in Romania in 2025 are complex and apply to specific roads and specific holidays and seasons. It is worth checking in advance which routes in the country are subject to restrictions, as well as the times and dates when the bans apply, in order to avoid travel problems.
This is where HOGS Maps comes in – a tool designed for hauliers and drivers travelling on European roads.
With its help, you can:
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- optimise the route in terms of cost, time and parking availability,
- anticipate possible delays and avoid fines.
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Holiday restrictions
During the summer season, from 1 July to 31 August, stricter driving bans apply to heavy goods vehicles on the most popular tourist routes in Romania.
The restrictions vary depending on the day of the week, the direction of traffic and the specific road.
The most important routes covered by the ban include:
A2 Bucharest – Fundulea – Lehliu – Feteşti – Cernavoda – Constanţa
- direction Bucharest → Constanţa:
- Fridays: 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturdays: 06:00 – 22:00
- direction Constanţa → Bucharest:
- Sundays: 06:00 – 22:00
DN7 Piteşti – Râmnicu Vâlcea – Veştem (in both directions)
- Fridays: 18:00 – 22:00
- Saturdays and Sundays: 06:00 – 22:00
DN39 Agigea – Mangalia (both directions)
- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: 06:00 – 22:00
DN22C Murfatlar – Cernavoda (direction Cernavoda)
- Sundays: 06:00 – 22:00
Restrictions due to high temperatures
In Romania, in addition to permanent traffic restrictions for heavy goods vehicles, additional bans may be introduced in summer due to extreme heat. When temperatures exceed 35°C, the Romanian authorities have the right to decide to temporarily suspend the movement of lorries with a GVW of over 7.5 tonnes on certain road sections during the hours of peak sunlight – usually between 11:00 and 19:00.
The aim of these measures is to protect the road surface from deformation caused by heavy vehicles driving in high temperatures and to ensure the safety of all road users. The bans may apply to both motorways and national roads in various regions of the country. It is worth noting that the introduction of such restrictions is announced at short notice and depends on weather forecasts.
Carriers planning routes through Romania during the summer should regularly monitor announcements issued by the Romanian road services and weather forecasts in order to adjust their plans accordingly and avoid unforeseen downtime.
Exceptions to truck traffic bans in Romania
Despite the restrictions in force, Romanian regulations provide for numerous exceptions to the driving ban for heavy goods vehicles. Exemptions cover both emergency situations and transport that is essential for logistics, public health and agriculture.
The ban does not apply to, among others, public service vehicles, e.g. those of the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of the Interior, the emergency services, the fire brigade, the sanitary, road and technical services, as well as humanitarian transport and the transport of the deceased.
Exceptions also include the transport of fuel and gas cylinders, medical equipment, medicines (including veterinary medicines) and postal items. The ban also does not apply to the transport of live animals, animal products, fish, fish products, dairy products, meat, fresh bread, and a wide range of other foodstuffs, including beverages, honey, cocoa, sugar and spices.
During the harvest period, it is also possible to transport agricultural produce from the place of cultivation to the place of processing or sale. In addition, temperature-controlled transport and the transport of goods necessary for cultural and sporting events are permitted, subject to obtaining the appropriate permit.
These exceptions allow for continuity of supply and ensure the safety of citizens. However, it should be remembered that in the event of a roadside check, the driver must have documentation confirming the legitimacy of the journey.
Traffic ban in Romania – summary
In 2025, Romania maintains a varied system of driving bans for lorries with a GVW exceeding 7.5 tonnes. This covers both public holidays and the holiday season. Particular attention should be paid to popular routes such as the A2 motorway, DN7 and DN39, where restrictions are most common.
Before setting off on a journey, it is worth familiarising yourself with the dates of the bans, the list of roads subject to them and the exceptions that allow you to drive despite the restrictions.
It is best to use a tool such as HOGS Maps, which not only provides information on current bans, but also helps you plan your route so that you can safely avoid them.
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