Fines for failure to grant priority in Romania 2026

Failure to give priority to pedestrians at the intersection: when do you receive a fine?

If you do not give way to pedestrians crossing legally on the crossing, in your direction of travel, you will be issued a fine.

The most common situations:

• the pedestrian stepped onto the pedestrian crossing and you «slipped» in front of him,
• turn right/left and cross the intersection, even if the pedestrian is crossing legally,
• reduced visibility, but you do not slow down and are not willing to stop at the intersection.

Failure to prioritize vehicles: where does this happen most often?

You receive a penalty when you do not give priority to vehicles that have the right to do so (according to signs/traffic lights/regulations).

The most common contexts:

• intersections with «Give way» / «STOP»,
• intersections without signals (right priority rule),
• roundabout (priority to those already in the roundabout, if indicated by signs).

Suspension of license for failure to grant priority

For not having granted the right of way (pedestrians/vehicles) pursuant to art. 101 par. (3), the license suspension applies for a maximum period of 60 days.

In practice, during control:

• the police officer draws up the report of the violation,
• can order the withdrawal of the authorization (technical-administrative measure) and issue proof/replacement, depending on the situation.

Payment of fine in Romania

You have two basic options: you can pay less within 15 days and/or you can appeal within 15 days of notification of the fine.

1. Payment in 15 days
   You can pay 50% of the prescribed minimum fine in 15 days.
2. Appeal (complaint of contravention)
   The complaint must be presented to the competent court within 15 days of communication of the report.

FAQ – Sanctions for failure to grant priority in Romania (2026)

How much is the fine for not granting priority in Romania in 2026?

Failure to prioritize is a class III misdemeanor, or 6-8 fine points. In the first half of 2026 this means 1,215 – 1,620 lei. From July 2026, the amount increases to 1,297.5 – 1,730 lei due to the increase in the minimum wage.

Can I lose my license for not giving priority?

YES. In addition to the financial penalty, the license is suspended for up to 60 days, both for failure to give way to pedestrians and vehicles that have the right of way.

How is the fine calculated in Romania?

1 point fine = 5% of the gross minimum wage. In February 2026, the minimum wage is 4,050 lei, so 1 fine point = 202.5 lei. The fine is calculated by multiplying the number of points in that class by the value of one point.

Can I pay less if I pay quickly?

YES. If you pay within 15 days of notification, you pay 50% of the minimum fine, i.e. 607.5 lei (in the first half of 2026).

When exactly am I fined for not giving way to a pedestrian?

When you do not give way to a pedestrian legally crossing the crossing, in your direction of travel – for example when you «enter» in front of the pedestrian, you turn into the crossing even if the pedestrian is in the crossing or you do not slow down when crossing in poor visibility.

Can I appeal the fine for not giving priority?

YES. You have 15 days from notification of the report to lodge a complaint with the competent court. Important: you can pay the fine with a 50% discount and also appeal.

What provisions regulate the sanction for failure to grant priority in Romania?

The sanctions derive from the art. 101 par. (3) of the Highway Code – letter e) to not give priority to pedestrians, letter f) to not give priority to vehicles. In both cases: third degree fine and suspension of the driving license for up to 60 days.

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