Driving in Lithuania vs. Romania: Key Safety Differences

Explore the intriguing contrasts in driving regulations and road etiquette between Lithuania and Romania. From lane markings to alcohol limits, this comparison highlights essential distinctions that travelers should be aware of for a safer journey. Understanding these nuances can significantly enhance your driving experience while ensuring compliance with local laws.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in lithuania is 81

1.549 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for lithuania is 1.549 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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	Lithuania	Romania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Separation of opposing traffic directions.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Passing permitted with caution.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; 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

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

romania:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

romania:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Right

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

romania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Bus Lanes: Usage

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

romania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

lithuania:

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

romania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

lithuania:

Yes

romania:

Limited, mainly in urban areas

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

lithuania:

N/A

romania:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lithuania:

N/A

romania:

Not commonly used

Speeds Limits

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	Lithuania	Romania
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, issued by police.	Yes, common practice

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

lithuania:

70 km/h

romania:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

lithuania:

N/A

romania:

Not commonly used

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

romania:

Yes, common practice

Signals

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	Lithuania	Romania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates prepared to start	Not used in Romania
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged	Unnecessary use discouraged; restrictions apply in some areas
Traffic Signs: Language	Lithuanian; symbols are standard	Romanian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Triangular-shaped with a red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

romania:

Not used in Romania

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

romania:

Unnecessary use discouraged; restrictions apply in some areas

Traffic Signs: Language

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

romania:

Romanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

lithuania:

Triangle-shaped with red border

romania:

Triangular-shaped with a red border

Turns

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	Lithuania		Romania
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Generally allowed unless signed otherwise

Right Turn On Red

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

romania:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

romania:

Generally allowed unless signed otherwise

Documentation

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	Lithuania	Romania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory annual check	Yes, periodic inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on the windshield

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

romania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

romania:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

romania:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

lithuania:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

romania:

Displayed on the windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Lithuania		Romania
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice		Common practice, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use expected

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

lithuania:

Common practice

romania:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

lithuania:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

romania:

Moderate use expected

Alcohol

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	Lithuania	Romania
Limits: General Drivers	0.04%	0.00% to 0.05%; new drivers may have stricter limits
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, particularly at night and weekends	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies based on BAC level	Considerable fines for offenses
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses	Possible for severe offenses
Test Refusal	Results in penalties and license suspension	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

lithuania:

0.04%

romania:

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

Enforcement: Random Checks

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

romania:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

romania:

Considerable fines for offenses

Enforcement: Imprisonment

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

romania:

Possible for severe offenses

Test Refusal

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

romania:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Lithuania	Romania
Contact: Traffic Police	112	Call 112 for police assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact your 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	Mandatory	Mandatory; must be worn when outside the vehicle on the road

Contact: Traffic Police

lithuania:

112

romania:

Call 112 for police assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

romania:

Call your insurance provider or a local service

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

lithuania:

Mandatory

romania:

Mandatory; must be carried in the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

lithuania:

Mandatory

romania:

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

Penalties And Fines

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	Lithuania	Romania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit	Varies; fines increase with speed over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment	Hefty fines and possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory, fines apply	Fine applicable; mandatory for all passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required	Fines apply; using a phone without a hands-free kit is prohibited
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	Fines applicable; license points may be added
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, by police	Possible; payment can be immediate or through the bank
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	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

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

romania:

Varies; fines increase with speed over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

romania:

Hefty fines and possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

romania:

Fine applicable; mandatory for all passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

romania:

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

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

lithuania:

Fines apply

romania:

Fines applicable; license points may be added

Payment: On The Spot

lithuania:

Yes, by police

romania:

Possible; payment can be immediate or through the bank

Payment: Deadline

lithuania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

romania:

Varies; typically within 15 to 30 days

Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment

lithuania:

Possible if fines are not paid

romania:

Possible if fines are not paid or immediate safety concerns exist