Moreover, there are new reasons to fine a driver, such as driving on highways with the headlights out.
The new road regulation mentions two types of sanctions: points of fine and penalty points. The point of fine is a measurement unit equal to 10% of the minimum wage (some 31 RON right now) and it was introduced to automatically adjust fines to inflation.
The penalty points function in a similar way to yellow cards in a game of football. If a driver gets 15 penalty points in the course of 6 months, he will have his licence suspended for 30 days. In order to be allowed to drive again, he has to pass the driver's licence exam one more time. There are several classes of infractions, each with a specific number of penalty points.
