Who is Prohibited from⁣ Holding a Driver’s License in Romania

Romanian legislation regulates the procedure for ​obtaining a‍ driving license, and certain categories of people are prohibited by law from holding such a document.

The safety of all road users and pedestrians ⁤is the top priority, and for this reason, some people ⁢are not allowed to drive.

Age ⁤Restrictions for Obtaining a Driver’s ⁢License

At⁤ 16 years old, individuals ‍are only eligible for a category AM, A1, and B1 driving license, which includes mopeds, light motorbikes, and quad bikes.

At 18 years old, young people can get a driving​ license for categories A2, B, BE, C1, C1E, Tr, and Tr1, which includes cars, medium power motorcycles, and some light utility vehicles.

Those who love‌ speed must wait until they are 20 years old to get a driving ​license, provided they have two years’ experience in the A2 category. Otherwise, they must wait until they are ⁣24 years old.

At 21⁢ years old, driving license categories ​C, CE, D1, and D1E are available, which includes smaller trucks and buses, as well as⁤ category A motorized tricycles.

Medical Conditions that Prohibit Obtaining a Driver’s License

People suffering from certain medical conditions cannot obtain a driving license, including:

• Severe visual disturbance,⁣ such as insufficient visual ​acuity, advanced glaucoma,​ or other serious eye conditions.
• Cardiovascular diseases that can affect the ability to drive safely.
• Epilepsy or⁤ uncontrolled neurological disorders that can cause loss of consciousness.
• Uncontrolled ‍insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus with frequent episodes of severe hypoglycemia.
• Mental disorders or behavioral disorders that can⁤ affect driving safety.
• Chronic alcohol use or ​substance dependence that influences the ability to drive.

A medical certificate certifying fitness to drive is required, issued by an occupational medicine doctor or a ‌specialist doctor, depending on the condition.

Legal Terms that Prohibit Obtaining a Driver’s License

Persons who have been finally ⁤convicted ‍of certain offenses are prohibited from obtaining a driver’s license, including:

• Driving a vehicle under⁣ the ⁤influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Bodily injury due to negligence in road accidents.
• Leaving the scene of the accident.