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Expired rovinieta fine: 250–500 RON for cars
Cars: 250–500 RON. Vans up to 3.5 t: 950–1,900 RON. Pay half the minimum in 15 days (125 RON). CNAIR has 4 months to notify you.
Expired RCA fine: 1,000–2,000 RON, plates taken
No RCA: 1,000–2,000 RON for individuals, up to 20,000 RON for firms. Talon and plates taken on the spot. After 90 days, registration is suspended.
Expired ITP fine Romania 2026: up to 4,325 RON
On ITP expiry, registration is suspended. Two Class IV fines of 1,946–4,325 RON each, up to 8,650 RON. Police keep the talon and plates.
Wechselkennzeichen: 3 cars, tax on one only
Share one plate set across up to 3 M1 cars. Motor tax is due only on the highest-rated vehicle. An unplated car on a public street risks a fine over €500.
Convert license in Austria: 6 months, €363–€2,180
Non-EU/EEA licenses last 6 months after residence. After that it is driving without a license. Fine: €363–€2,180. EU/EEA licenses stay valid until expiry.
Umwelt-Pickerl Austria: M1 cars are exempt
Standard M1 cars are exempt from Umwelt-Pickerl in most Austrian zones. An SUV registered as N1 needs the sticker. Without it, the fine is up to €2,180.
Austria car kit: €36–€70 fine per missing item
Austria requires an ÖNORM V 5101 first-aid kit, ECE R27 warning triangle, and EN ISO 20471 vest reachable from the seat. Fine: €36–€70 per missing item.