Temperature-related driving ban in Romania – restrictions on motorways and national roads

Romanian road authorities have introduced temporary driving restrictions for heavy goods vehicles with a maximum permissible weight exceeding 7.5 tonnes due to the ongoing heatwave.

On 6 August 2026, between 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., vehicles with a maximum permissible weight exceeding 7.5 tonnes are prohibited from travelling on national roads, expressways and motorways in the following counties:
- Maramureș
- Satu Mare
- Sălaj
- Bihor
- Arad
- Timiș
- Caraș-Severin

The driving restrictions do not apply to passenger transport, vehicles carrying live animals, perishable or temperature-controlled goods, fuel or postal items, as well as vehicles used by emergency services or for other essential transport operations.