Romania introduces new electronic toll system from October 2026
Romania is putting its toll system on a new technical footing. According to the state road administration CNAIR, the technical implementation of the new electronic toll system STRR was to be completed by 31 August 2026, while the actual tariff collection and enforcement has been running since 1 October 2026. For trucks over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, the new TollRo system is used in parallel. From 15 January 2027, the Romanian system is also expected to become interoperable with the toll systems of other EU countries via SETRE.
The new system has been running since 1 October 2026. For cars and motorhomes, the time-based Rovinieta remains in place, but the price is now based on the Euro emission class (details in our article on the Rovinieta from 1 October 2026). However, the technical system changeover happening in the background can temporarily cause uncertainty, for example regarding whether a vignette already purchased remains valid throughout the transition.
STRR and TollRo: two new systems, different target groups
The changeover affects two separate areas. The Electronic Road Pricing System (STRR) will in future form the technical basis for the Rovinieta, i.e. the classic vignette. TollRo, in turn, is aimed at goods vehicles (trucks) over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, which were previously also subject to the time-based Rovinieta and which have been charged according to kilometres driven since October. According to CNAIR, both systems were to be technically ready by the end of August, but the new tariffs have actually been applied and enforced since October. Buses and other vehicles used for passenger transport remain subject to the Rovinieta.
Important for anyone who already holds a Rovinieta or wants to buy a new one soon: a vignette that is already valid does not automatically lose its validity due to the system changeover. The changeover primarily concerns the technical processing and monitoring in the background, not the entitlements already acquired.
EU-wide interoperability from 2027
Another part of the reform concerns the future beyond Romania: from 15 January 2027, the Romanian toll system is to be linked with the toll systems of other EU member states via the European interoperability service SETRE. In the long term, this could simplify the cross-border billing of toll costs within the EU. However, this has no practical effect on the current travel season yet; for now, the changeover affects only the Romanian system itself.
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most important questions about the new electronic toll system in Romania.
Will my current Rovinieta lose its validity due to the switch?
Do I need to change anything about my purchase or activation process as a car driver?
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When will EU-wide interoperability become tangible in practice?
