Romania, a large but relatively poor Eastern European country, attracts tourists with low prices, majestic Carpathian mountains and, of course, the famous Dracula, a legendary character. You can travel here either as part of a tourist group or on your own. Having studied the roads in Romania, you can travel the whole country, visiting all the local attractions and seeing all the beautiful corners of this state.
Roads are being worked on
Among all European countries, Romania is considered one of the most backward, and in the transport issue as well. There are many roads connecting numerous settlements with each other, but so far not a single high-speed highway of the European level has been built.
It should be noted that the quality of roads has improved significantly over the past few years. The reason for this was the constant investment of the state in repair and construction. As a result, local roads pleasantly surprise tourists coming from Russia. And therefore, the presence of Romania on the list of countries with the worst roads is sincerely surprising - apparently, the established opinion affects.
True, major national roads are toll roads. Traveling through them requires the purchase of so-called vignettes. It is also necessary to pay for travel on some large bridges, especially those bordering other countries, and for the ferry crossing. It is necessary to buy vignettes in advance; they can be purchased both at gas stations and in supermarkets. Lack of vignettes when driving through toll sections is punishable by very high fines.
Since part of the country is occupied by a mountain range, there are not only straight and flat trails, but also narrow serpentines, laid in gorges and on the slopes of mountains. Here you can see the picturesque nature, but driving on such roads is possible only if you have strong nerves. Although there are few cars on such roads, frequently changing weather conditions make it difficult to drive normally, forcing you to go very slowly.
Traveling along Romanian roads will give you freedom of movement, but do not forget about the following points:
- the danger of mountain serpentines;
- pre-purchase of vignettes to pay for toll roads;
- high fines for speeding.
In winter, some of the mountain passages are closed due to hazardous traffic conditions, which must be read when planning a route.
Road safety in Romania
Contrary to the widespread myth about the high crime rate in Romania, it is quite safe to drive here. You will not find any gypsies and gangs engaged in theft here. Along the roads, you can always find a large number of small cafes and eateries, as well as cozy family hotels where you can spend the night. At the same time, the service is of high quality and low prices, so that the rest will be comfortable and inexpensive.
Local drivers generally prefer not to violate traffic rules. The police here are quite strict with violators, especially when speeding. And he categorically does not take bribes from the locals. But foreign drivers, if desired, can negotiate with the police.
However, it is not worth breaking the speed limit - there are quite a few cameras and radars here, so it is unlikely that you will be able to avoid punishment. The maximum permitted speed is 130 km / h.
