Driving Differences: Iceland vs Romania Explained

When exploring the roads of Iceland and Romania, drivers encounter notable contrasts in regulations and practices. From varying speed limits to unique lane usage, understanding these distinctions is essential for ensuring a secure journey. This comparison sheds light on critical factors that influence road etiquette and safety in each country.

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Driving Side

The driving side in iceland is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in iceland is 93

2.229 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for iceland is 2.229 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Iceland	Romania
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 4	List length: 5
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited, mainly in urban areas
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

iceland:

List length: 4

romania:

List length: 5

Bus Lanes: Usage

iceland:

Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.

romania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

iceland:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

romania:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

iceland:

Yes

romania:

Limited, mainly in urban areas

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

iceland:

N/A

romania:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

iceland:

N/A

romania:

Not commonly used

Speeds Limits

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	Iceland	Romania
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h on gravel roads	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h on paved roads	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h on paved roads	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, common practice

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

80 km/h on gravel roads

romania:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h on paved roads

romania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

iceland:

80 km/h on paved roads

romania:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

90 km/h

romania:

130 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h

romania:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

iceland:

80 km/h

romania:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

iceland:

N/A

romania:

Not commonly used

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

iceland:

Yes

romania:

Yes, common practice

Signals

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	Iceland	Romania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A	Not used in Romania
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; restrictions apply in some areas
Horn Usage: Penalties	N/A	Fines may apply for misuse
Hand Signals: Common Usage	N/A	Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected
Traffic Signs: Language	Icelandic; symbols are standard	Romanian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red borders	Triangular-shaped with a red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

iceland:

N/A

romania:

Not used in Romania

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

romania:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

iceland:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

romania:

Unnecessary use discouraged; restrictions apply in some areas

Horn Usage: Penalties

iceland:

N/A

romania:

Fines may apply for misuse

Hand Signals: Common Usage

iceland:

N/A

romania:

Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected

Traffic Signs: Language

iceland:

Icelandic; symbols are standard

romania:

Romanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

iceland:

Triangular with red borders

romania:

Triangular-shaped with a red border

Turns

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	Iceland		Romania
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs		Generally allowed unless signed otherwise

U- Turns Allowed

iceland:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs

romania:

Generally allowed unless signed otherwise

Documentation

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	Iceland	Romania
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Yes, periodic inspections required
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

iceland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

romania:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

iceland:

Annual inspection required

romania:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

romania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Iceland		Romania
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use expected

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

iceland:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

romania:

Moderate use expected

Alcohol

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	Iceland	Romania
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00% to 0.05%; new drivers may have stricter limits
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00% - zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial penalties can apply	Considerable fines for offenses
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fine	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

iceland:

0.05%

romania:

0.00% to 0.05%; new drivers may have stricter limits

Limits: Professional Drivers

iceland:

0.02%

romania:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

iceland:

0.00% - zero tolerance

romania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

iceland:

Common

romania:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

iceland:

Substantial penalties can apply

romania:

Considerable fines for offenses

Test Refusal

iceland:

Can result in license suspension and fine

romania:

Can result in license suspension

Roundabouts

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	Iceland		Romania
Signaling: Entering	Signal when entering and exiting		Signal if turning immediately upon entry
Signaling: Exiting	Signal when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Entering

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

romania:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Exiting

iceland:

Signal when preparing to exit

romania:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Iceland	Romania
Contact: Traffic Police	National Police number 112	Call 112 for police assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact local towing services or insurance provider	Call your insurance provider or a local service
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Mandatory; must be carried in the vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory; must be worn when outside the vehicle on the road

Contact: Traffic Police

iceland:

National Police number 112

romania:

Call 112 for police assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

iceland:

Contact local towing services or insurance provider

romania:

Call your insurance provider or a local service

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

iceland:

Mandatory

romania:

Mandatory; must be carried in the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

romania:

Mandatory; must be worn when outside the vehicle on the road

Penalties And Fines

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	Iceland	Romania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense	Varies; fines increase with speed over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Hefty fines and possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory; fines apply	Fine applicable; mandatory for all passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines if found using without hands-free	Fines apply; using a phone without a hands-free kit is prohibited
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Fines applicable; license points may be added
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly	Possible; payment can be immediate or through the bank
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame	Varies; typically within 15 to 30 days
Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment	Possible if fines are not paid	Possible if fines are not paid or immediate safety concerns exist

Common Fines: Speeding

iceland:

Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense

romania:

Varies; fines increase with speed over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

iceland:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

romania:

Hefty fines and possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

iceland:

Mandatory; fines apply

romania:

Fine applicable; mandatory for all passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

iceland:

Fines if found using without hands-free

romania:

Fines apply; using a phone without a hands-free kit is prohibited

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

iceland:

Fines and points on license

romania:

Fines applicable; license points may be added

Payment: On The Spot

iceland:

Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly

romania:

Possible; payment can be immediate or through the bank

Payment: Deadline

iceland:

Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame

romania:

Varies; typically within 15 to 30 days

Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment

iceland:

Possible if fines are not paid

romania:

Possible if fines are not paid or immediate safety concerns exist