Romania to launch electronic TollRO system for heavy trucks on Aug 31

Romania TollRO heavy‑truck tolls distance‑based charging PNRR deadline Serbian transport operators

Romania will introduce the electronic TollRO system for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes on 31 August 2026. The new scheme charges tolls per kilometre travelled, replacing the current vignette for heavy trucks and taking into account road type, vehicle weight and emission class. Light passenger cars will keep the existing vignette, with fees linked to their emission category.

The rollout was moved from an earlier 1 October start to avoid jeopardising funding from Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), whose deadline is 31 August. The parliament has approved the law, but it still requires the president’s signature to take effect. TollRO will be interoperable with electronic toll systems of other EU member states, facilitating cross‑border road transport.

Serbian transport operators have been warned to register in the TollRO system and verify routes, emission classes and electronic mileage recording before the October deadline to avoid disruptions.

Entities: National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) · President of Romania · Romania · Romanian Parliament · Serbian transport operators · Serbian truck operators · TollRO system · TollRo

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[● 2 SOURCES] Serbian transport operators are advised to prepare for the TollRO system by October to avoid disruptions. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] The new toll law still requires the Romanian president's signature to take effect. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] Light passenger vehicles will continue to use the vignette system, with fees linked to emission class. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] Romania will implement a new electronic toll system called TollRO for trucks over 3.5 tonnes. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] TollRO will be interoperable with electronic toll systems of other EU member states. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] The TollRO system is scheduled to start on 31 August 2026 after being delayed from earlier dates. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] The implementation delay was intended to avoid jeopardising Romania's obligations under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) whose deadline is 31 August. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] The TollRO system will charge tolls based on distance traveled, replacing the vignette system for heavy trucks. (existing)