Romania Driving Advice and Car Hire Info  Driving in Romania –
Road conditions are generally okay in cities but variable in
rural areas and smaller roads can be in a bad state of repair.
Driving standards can be poor and you are likely to encounter
slow moving and badly maintained vehicles, especially in the
countryside . Beware of other drivers suddenly braking to avoid
a pothole or swerving onto your side of the road. There are a
lot of stray dogs in Romania, particularly in Bucharest and
these can be a hazard as they’re likely to, run in front of
cars. In rural areas dogs have a tendency to chase cars, and
snap at their tyres. Keep driving if this happens, even if you
can’t see the dog. It will eventually give up! Tolls are charged
on motorways and main roads out of town, payable in Euros. Upon
payment, ensure you receive and display the windscreen stickers
confirming you have paid the toll. Failure to pay the road toll
or to display the sticker may lead to a heavy fine. In winter,
equip your car for pote