Moldova
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Moldova – Contents
General Information Toll Roads Speed Limits Low Beam Headlights Petrol Parking Insurance Car Equipment TiresGeneral 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 |
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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 |
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Maximum alcohol level 0.3 ‰ Talking on the phone while driving – prohibited |
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Winter tires mandatory from Dec 1 to Mar 1, Chains allowed on snow and ice, Studded tires allowed on snow and ice |
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Mandatory equipment:
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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 | |
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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
- In populated areas – 50 km/h
- Outside populated areas – 70 km/h
- On motorways – 90 km/h
- 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.
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. |