Advices for Car Trips through Moldova

14. The amount of fines in Moldova is set in units. One standard unit is equal to 20 lei. Speeding will result in the largest fines. The amount of the fine can be up to 50 units. Motorists need to keep their vehicles clean. Dirty registration number or beams may result in a fine of 3 units.

15. In Moldova, drivers are very attentive and respectful to pedestrians. Don’t forget to give way to pedestrians at pedestrian crossings. If you fail to do that, the penalty will be 10 units.

16. Driving while intoxicated will also result in very large monetary fines. The minimum penalty for this violation is 400 units.

17. If the offender pays the fine within 72 hours after the violation, the amount of the fine will be reduced by half. Fines can be paid off at any bank branch.

18. Local petrol stations usually sell only unleaded petrol (RON 80, 92, 95 and 98) and diesel fuel. Gas filling stations are also quite widespread in the country. The cost of fuel is relatively low and estimates about 1 euro per liter of petrol.

19. The list of mandatory equipment, which must be present in the vehicle, includes a warning triangle, a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher and a reflective vest. It is important to note that the fire extinguisher and the vest need to be stored in the car, not in the trunk.

20. In the period starting from early December to early March, all cars must be equipped with winter tires. Studded tires can be used during the period from the beginning of October until the end of February. The said period is conditional. If in March roads are still covered with snow and ice, drivers can continue using studded tires.