Who Does TollRo Apply To? Which Vehicles Will Pay the Charge from 1 October 2026

Not all vehicles travelling on Romania’s road network will switch to TollRo. To determine whether the new system applies to a vehicle, the key criteria are the vehicle category and its maximum technically permissible laden mass (MTMA).

From 1 October 2026, TollRo will apply to registered vehicles designed and constructed for the transport of goods with an MTMA exceeding 3.5 tonnes, when travelling on roads covered by the system.

For these vehicles, the cost of using the road infrastructure will no longer be determined by purchasing a Romanian vignette (rovinieta) for a specific period, but according to the distance travelled and the vehicle’s characteristics.

The basic rule: goods transport and over 3.5 tonnes

To quickly determine whether a vehicle is subject to TollRo, two elements must be checked:

• the vehicle is intended for the transport of goods;
• the MTMA exceeds 3.5 tonnes.

If both conditions are met, the vehicle falls within the category subject to TollRo.

The 3.5-tonne threshold is therefore essential in determining which vehicles move to the distance-based road charging system.

Which TollRo category does the vehicle fall into?

Once it has been established that the vehicle is subject to TollRo, the next step is to identify the corresponding weight category.

The legislation divides vehicles into three categories:

This classification is important because the vehicle category directly affects the TollRo unit rate.

The higher the vehicle’s weight category, the higher the applicable rate for the same road category and the same EURO class.

What about mixed-use transport vehicles?

One situation that may cause uncertainty concerns vehicles intended for both passenger and goods transport.

Under the TollRo system, mixed-use transport vehicles are treated as goods transport vehicles.

Therefore, if such a vehicle has an MTMA exceeding 3.5 tonnes and meets the conditions established by the legislation, it is subject to TollRo.

It is therefore important to consider not only the vehicle’s current use, but also its category and technical characteristics.

Which vehicles will not switch to TollRo?

TollRo will not become the universal road charging system for all vehicles.

Vehicles with an MTMA of up to and including 3.5 tonnes are not subject to TollRo under the criterion applicable to goods transport vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes.

For these vehicles, the Romanian vignette system will remain applicable, according to the vehicle categories and rules provided by law.

Depending on their legal classification, this includes passenger cars and other vehicles that do not exceed the 3.5-tonne threshold.

A few practical examples

Here are a few simple examples to make the distinction clearer.

3.5-tonne van

If the MTMA is exactly 3.5 tonnes, the vehicle does not exceed the threshold established for TollRo.

It is therefore not subject to TollRo under the criterion applicable to goods transport vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes.

5-tonne goods transport vehicle

A vehicle with an MTMA of 5 tonnes exceeds the 3.5-tonne threshold and falls into TollRo Category I.

10-tonne truck

With an MTMA of 10 tonnes, the vehicle falls into TollRo Category II, which covers vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes and weighing less than 12 tonnes.

18-tonne truck

A truck with an MTMA of 18 tonnes falls into TollRo Category III, which covers vehicles with an MTMA of at least 12 tonnes.

These examples show why the exact MTMA value is important: even among vehicles subject to TollRo, the weight category determines the unit rate used for the calculation.

MTMA is not the only factor that affects the road charge

The weight category determines whether the vehicle is subject to TollRo and which category it falls into, but the actual amount charged depends on several factors.

The calculation will take into account:

• distance travelled;
• road category used;
• vehicle category according to MTMA;
• EURO emission class.

Therefore, two trucks travelling along the same route will not necessarily incur the same TollRo cost.

A EURO VI vehicle, for example, will have a lower unit rate than a vehicle in the same weight category but with a lower EURO emission class.

The TollRo rates and differences between EURO classes are explained separately, as each of these factors affects the final cost of a journey.

What should be checked before 1 October 2026?

For transport operators and companies managing vehicle fleets, the first step is to identify the vehicles that will be subject to TollRo.

For each vehicle, it is useful to check in advance:

• the vehicle’s purpose and category;
• maximum technically permissible laden mass;
• the applicable TollRo category;
• EURO class.

Within a fleet containing different types of vehicles, individual vehicles may fall into different TollRo categories and therefore be subject to different unit rates.

Preparing for the new system therefore involves more than checking the 3.5-tonne threshold: it also requires the correct classification of each vehicle.

In short: how do you know whether TollRo applies to your vehicle?

The main criterion can be summarised simply:

Once applicability has been established, the vehicle is assigned to one of the three weight categories, while the rate is also differentiated according to the road category and EURO class.

Vehicles that are not subject to TollRo will continue to be charged under the system applicable to their category.

Want to learn how the entire TollRo system works?

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Official sources

The information presented in this article is based on the legislative framework available as of the date of the latest update:

• Law No. 226/2023 on the application of road charges on Romania’s national road network – updated version
• Law No. 103/2026 amending and supplementing Law No. 226/2023
• Order No. 1,925/2025 of the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure on TollRo unit rates

The information is provided for informational purposes and reflects the legislative framework available as of 31 August 2026. This article will be updated if relevant legislative or operational changes occur.