TollRo replaces the rovinieta for trucks – what changes on October 1, 2026

In short: yes, TollRo replaces the rovinieta (Romanian road vignette) for freight vehicles with a maximum authorized weight over 3.5 tons, starting October 1, 2026. Unlike the rovinieta, which is a fixed fee for a set period, TollRo is calculated per kilometer traveled, based on the vehicle’s weight category, Euro emission standard and road type. Cars, minibuses, coaches and freight vehicles up to 3.5 tons stay with the rovinieta. The unit rates were published in Official Gazette (Monitorul Oficial) no. 940 of October 10, 2025 and supplemented, as of October 8, 2026, with rates for electric trucks (OMTI 959/2026), and the toll is collected by CNAIR (Romanian road infrastructure company).

For the full picture – who pays, rates, payment methods, and what happens to the rovinieta – see the complete TollRo 2026 guide.

Since October 1, 2026, TollRo has replaced the rovinieta for trucks. Until September 30, 2026, the rovinieta was paid in Romania for every type of vehicle; since October 1, 2026, things have changed.

TollRo is the road toll system applied in Romania since October 1, 2026, to freight vehicles over 3.5 tons. It replaces the rovinieta for trucks and introduces a rate model based on kilometers traveled, similar to those already in place in other European countries.

Does TollRo replace the rovinieta for trucks?

Yes, TollRo replaces the rovinieta for trucks. All freight vehicles over 3.5 tons are required to pay TollRo starting October 1, 2026.

This new toll model is more accurate and fairer because it reflects each vehicle's real impact on infrastructure and the environment, being calculated in proportion to the distance actually traveled instead of the traditional flat fees.

However, the rovinieta remains valid for passenger cars, minibuses, coaches and freight vehicles up to 3.5 tons. In short, this is the key difference between TollRo and the rovinieta for trucks: one is paid per kilometer, while the other remains a flat fee for light vehicles.

Truck Rovinieta 2026

Since October 1, 2026, all freight vehicles with an MTMA above 3.5 tons have been required to pay the new toll, with the exceptions provided by law. TollRo replaces the rovinieta for trucks and is calculated using the rates in the table below.

A rovinieta bought for a truck over 3.5 tons ceased to be valid on October 1, 2026. The value of the unused period is refunded only on request. According to CNAIR (press release of October 6, 2026), the request is made exclusively through the refund app that CNAIR will make available by December 29, 2026; the launch date will be announced on the CNAIR website. The money is refunded within 90 days of the request being registered in the app.

The TollRo rates were published in Official Gazette no. 940 of October 10, 2025, supplemented by OMTI 959/2026 (in effect since October 8, 2026).

Source: Official Gazette no. 940 of October 10, 2025, supplemented by OMTI 959/2026 (in effect since October 8, 2026).

How TollRo Is Calculated

Now that TollRo has replaced the rovinieta for trucks, the new toll is calculated as follows:

• The unit rate, set by order of the Minister of Transport, which depends on MTMA, Euro emission class and road type (highway/expressway or national road).
• The distance traveled by the vehicle, expressed in whole kilometers, on the tolled network.

What Happens If You Don't Pay the TollRo Toll?

Anyone who drives without paying owes the toll: TollRo for the kilometers traveled, if the distance can be determined, or 2,000 lei, charged once per 12-hour period, if it cannot. If the amount due is paid on time, no penalties apply: the deadline is 72 hours from receipt of the notification letter (Law no. 226/2023, art. 19); at a roadside check, the amount is paid on the spot. Otherwise, the fine is 10 to 20 times the TollRo due or, if the distance cannot be determined, 5,000 lei (Law no. 226/2023, art. 19).

Fines apply from October 1, 2026. A bill that would suspend fines until March 31, 2027 was submitted to the Senate but has not been adopted. You are not penalized if you could not pay because of a TollRo platform malfunction (art. 9 para. (4) of the implementing rules), provided that before departure you tried to create an account, enroll the vehicle and pay: attempts are logged by the system (CNAIR press release of October 6, 2026).

Enforcement is automatic, through video cameras that read license plates, and through roadside checks (CNAIR, ISCTR – the Romanian road transport inspectorate – and the Police), based on route tickets and app sessions.

Paying TollRo with a Toll Device

Many hauliers running routes across Europe use an automatic road toll payment device to make their work easier.

This option will also be available for TollRo Romania starting January 15, 2027. Hauliers will be able to opt for specialized devices (on-board unit, OBU), under a contract with a CNAIR-authorized provider. You top up the account, and the toll is calculated and paid automatically based on distance traveled. Until then, TollRo can be paid in two ways: with a route ticket, bought before the trip in the TollRo app, on etoll.ro, at CNAIR points of sale or at border crossings, or with a charging session in the TollRo app, which the driver starts before departure and closes at the end; the route is recorded based on the phone’s GPS, and the toll is deducted from the electronic wallet. A GPS fleet tracking device does not pay TollRo.

Switching to the new system means a change of routine for many hauliers, but one they can adapt to with minimal preparation. Now that TollRo replaces the rovinieta for trucks, those who organize their payment method well have the most to gain. The sooner you get informed, the more smoothly you will get through this transition.

Frequently asked questions

What is TollRo?

TollRo is Romania's per-kilometer road toll, which replaces the rovinieta for freight vehicles over 3.5 tons starting October 1, 2026.

When does TollRo take effect?

The TollRo toll applies from October 1, 2026, at 00:00.

Who does TollRo apply to?

TollRo applies to freight vehicles over 3.5 tons.

Which vehicles pay TollRo?

All freight vehicles over 3.5 tons must pay TollRo. Here are a few examples:

Freight vehicles, in three rate categories, based on maximum authorized weight (MTMA):

• Freight vehicles with an MTMA over 3.5 tons and up to and including 7.5 tons (category I)
• Freight vehicles with an MTMA over 7.5 tons and under 12 tons (category II)
• Freight vehicles with an MTMA of 12 tons or more, regardless of the number of axles (category III)
• Mixed-use vehicles (passengers and freight), treated as freight vehicles
• Tractor units with semi-trailers (tractor-trailers)

Passenger vehicles – minibuses, buses, and coaches – do not pay TollRo, regardless of weight: they remain on the rovinieta.

Does TollRo also apply to passenger cars?

No. Cars continue to pay the rovinieta, as do minibuses, coaches, and freight vehicles up to 3.5 tons.

How is the TollRo toll calculated?

TollRo is calculated by multiplying the distance traveled on the tolled network, in whole kilometers, by the unit rate, which depends on the MTMA, the Euro emission class and the road type (highway/expressway or national road).

How much does TollRo cost per kilometer?

The TollRo toll is calculated per kilometer traveled, based on the vehicle's weight (MTMA), Euro emission class, and road type.

For vehicles with combustion engines, the unit rate ranges from 0.08 to 0.62 lei/km (VAT included). Since October 8, 2026 (OMTI 959/2026), electric trucks have separate rates of 0.02–0.12 lei/km. For 3.5–7.5-ton vehicles, the rate is 0.08–0.11 lei/km on national roads and 0.17–0.22 lei/km on highways and expressways.

For 7.5–12-ton vehicles, the rate is 0.14–0.19 lei/km on national roads and 0.29–0.37 lei/km on highways. Vehicles over 12 tons pay 0.24–0.31 lei/km on national roads and 0.48–0.62 lei/km on highways. In each category, electric trucks pay the least, followed by Euro VI; Euro III–0 pay the most.

What is the difference between TollRo and the rovinieta?

• The rovinieta is purchased for a set period (e.g., 1 day, 10 days, 30 days, 60 days, or 12 months), regardless of how many kilometers are traveled, and remains in place for cars, minibuses, coaches, and freight vehicles up to 3.5 tons.
• TollRo, on the other hand, is paid per kilometer, based on distance traveled, MTMA, Euro emission class and road type (highway/expressway or national road), and applies to freight vehicles over 3.5 tons and mixed-use vehicles.

How Do You Pay TollRo?

1. The TollRo app and etoll.ro – CNAIR’s official channels, in operation since October 1, 2026. Until January 15, 2027, TollRo can be paid in two ways: with a route ticket, bought before the trip in the TollRo app, on etoll.ro, at CNAIR points of sale or at border crossings, or with a charging session in the TollRo app, which the driver starts before departure and closes at the end; the route is recorded based on the phone’s GPS, and the toll is deducted from the electronic wallet.
   *Important: if you use a charging session, make sure the app has permission to access the phone’s location. If the phone stops transmitting its position for an extended period, the session stops automatically, and the toll remains due for the distance actually traveled.
2. A contract with a service provider – ideal for hauliers who frequently run domestic routes and consistently use Romania’s roads. Under this contract, you enter into an agreement with a CNAIR-authorized provider, who will automatically handle road toll payments on the haulier’s behalf through an on-board unit (OBU). This option will only be available starting January 15, 2027.

Can I pay TollRo with a ticket?

Yes, TollRo can be paid with a route ticket, bought before the trip in the TollRo app, on etoll.ro, at CNAIR points of sale or at border crossings. If you make frequent trips on Romanian roads, you can use the charging session in the TollRo app or, starting January 15, 2027, an on-board unit from a CNAIR-authorized provider.

Can I pay TollRo automatically with a toll device?

Not yet. TollRo will be payable with an on-board unit (OBU) from a CNAIR-authorized provider starting January 15, 2027. Until then, no device mounted on a truck pays TollRo: a GPS fleet tracking device does not pay TollRo.

What happens if I don't pay TollRo?

Anyone who drives without paying owes the toll: TollRo for the kilometers traveled, if the distance can be determined, or 2,000 lei, charged once per 12-hour period, if it cannot. If the amount due is paid on time, no penalties apply: the deadline is 72 hours from receipt of the notification letter (Law no. 226/2023, art. 19); at a roadside check, the amount is paid on the spot. Otherwise, the fine is 10 to 20 times the TollRo due or, if the distance cannot be determined, 5,000 lei (Law no. 226/2023, art. 19). Fines apply from October 1, 2026. A bill that would suspend fines until March 31, 2027 was submitted to the Senate but has not been adopted. Exception: you are not penalized if you could not pay because of a platform malfunction and you tried before departure.

Does TollRo also apply on national roads?

Yes, TollRo applies on national roads, expressways, and highways. National roads within city limits are exempt, and TollRo does not apply on county and local roads.

Does TollRo also apply on highways?

Yes, TollRo applies on highways, expressways and national roads, except for national road sections within city limits.

What does MTMA mean for TollRo?

MTMA is short for Masă Totală Maximă Autorizată (maximum authorized weight). MTMA for TollRo refers to the maximum weight a vehicle can legally have when fully loaded – that is, the weight of the empty vehicle plus the maximum permitted load (cargo, fuel, passengers, etc.). This value is listed in the vehicle's registration certificate and is set by the manufacturer.

Which emission classes affect the TollRo toll?

The rate has four emission tiers: electric vehicles (lowest), Euro VI, Euro V–IV and Euro III–0, including non-Euro (highest). For example, for category III on highways: 0.12 / 0.48 / 0.55 / 0.62 lei/km.

Does TollRo replace the rovinieta for trucks?

Yes. Since October 1, 2026, 00:00, trucks pay TollRo instead of the rovinieta, and rovinieta vignettes already bought for them are no longer valid. The value of the unused period is refunded only on request, exclusively through the refund app that CNAIR will make available by December 29, 2026 (CNAIR press release of October 6, 2026).

How does TollRo compare to HU-GO?

TollRo and HU-GO work on the same principle: charging based on distance traveled, vehicle category and Euro emission standard. The main difference: HU-GO has been running in Hungary for years, while TollRo launched in Romania on October 1, 2026. For now, TollRo can only be paid with a route ticket or a charging session in the TollRo app; payment via on-board unit (OBU) only arrives on January 15, 2027.

Who issues and collects TollRo?

TollRo is issued and collected by CNAIR (Romanian National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration). Under Law no. 226/2023, CNAIR is designated as the entity that charges and collects TollRo.

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