General Information

About Moldova's roads, speed limits, mandatory car equipment, and some rules of the road. In the sections below, you can read more detailed information about toll roads, petrol prices, parking, speed limits, and more.

	Road payment through an electronic vignette, time-limited, not limited by distance
	In populated areas – 50 km/h Outside populated areas – 90 km/h Motorway – 110 km/h Low beam headlights from Nov 1 to Mar 31
	Maximum alcohol level 0.3 ‰ Talking on the phone while driving – prohibited
	Winter tires mandatory from Dec 1 to Mar 1, Chains allowed on snow and ice, Studded tires allowed on snow and ice
	Mandatory equipment: Emergency stop sign, First aid kit, Reflective vest, Fire extinguisher
	Seat belts mandatory for all passengers Child seat mandatory for children under 12 years old

Toll Roads

Usage of Moldova's roads by vehicles with foreign license plates requires payment. To make the payment, an electronic vignette must be purchased. The cost of the vignette depends on the duration of road usage in Moldova.

Purchasing a Vignette

A vignette can be purchased at customs, with cash in Moldovan lei or by bank card, at authorized vignette purchase points.

You can also buy a vignette online on the Ministry of Transport of Moldova website (in English and Russian):
https://evinieta.gov.md/

Vignette Costs

	Vehicle	1 Day	7 Days	15 Days	30 Days	90 Days	180 Days	12 Months
	Car up to 3.5 tons with or without a trailer	—	€ 4	€ 8	€ 16	€ 45	€ 85	—
	Bus 9-24 seats	€ 6	€ 24	—	€ 48	€ 120	—	€ 480
	Bus more than 25 seats	€ 7	€ 28	—	€ 56	€ 140	—	€ 560

Keep the payment receipt until the end of the vignette's validity—it serves as confirmation of your payment for road usage.

Speed Limits

Standard speed limits in Moldova (unless indicated otherwise on signs).

Cars:

• In populated areas – 50 km/h
• Outside populated areas – 90 km/h
• On motorways – 110 km/h

Cars with trailers:

• In populated areas – 50 km/h
• Outside populated areas – 70 km/h
• On motorways – 90 km/h

Motorcycles:

• In populated areas – 50 km/h
• Outside populated areas – 90 km/h
• On motorways – 90 km/h

Low Beam Headlights

Low beam headlights must be turned on from November 1 to March 31 for all vehicles and in conditions of reduced visibility (fog, rain, snow).

Low beam headlights are mandatory in tunnels.

Petrol Prices in Moldova

Parking in Moldova

Chisinau

Parking is a actively discussed topic by the city authorities. At some point, parking was paid, but this decision was later reversed.

There are two large municipal parking lots with 150-200 spaces located at: Bucuresti Street, 30 near the intersection with Tighina Street, and on N. Testemitanu Street, 30, near the Oncology Institute. These parking lots are free and operate from 7:00 to 19:00; parking on the city streets is not a problem after 19:00.

Insurance

For traveling abroad, a Green Card insurance policy is mandatory. Policies are valid for 15 days, 1 month, 2 months, etc. monthly up to 1 year.
We also recommend having a medical insurance policy insurance abroad.
And to drive on the territory of Ukraine, you need to have a valid motor vehicle policy.

Calculation of insurance cost

Stay abroad:

15 days 1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months

Green Card Price:

1002 UAH

Order a policy

You can check the validity of the Green Card policy through the service of the Motor and Transport Bureau of Ukraine:
Checking the validity of the policy Green card

Mandatory Equipment

Equipment required to have in the car:

	First aid kit
	Emergency stop sign
	Fire extinguisher
	Reflective vest – a reflective vest is mandatory for anyone exiting the vehicle, during the day(!) or at night in case of a stop or accident. The vest must be inside the car, not in the trunk.

Winter Tires, Studded Tires, Chains

	From December 1 to March 1, winter tires are mandatory in Moldova for vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tons and trailers, in the presence of continuous snow or ice on the road.
	Chains are allowed on snow and ice-covered roads.
	Studded tires are allowed only in the presence of snow or ice on the roads.