Romanian drivers face police stops for traffic survey

Starting September 30, Romanian drivers will encounter police stops as part of a nationwide traffic survey led by the National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration (CNAIR). This effort seeks to gather data on travel patterns to refine road infrastructure planning.

The survey is scheduled across five days: September 30, October 7, October 21, October 28, and November 4, 2026. Each day includes two sessions, from 08:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00. Police will direct selected vehicles to designated areas, where drivers will be questioned about their travel origins, destinations, and purposes.

Covering highways, express roads, and national routes, the survey will inquire whether drivers are traveling for work, tourism, or commercial reasons. For cargo vehicles, the survey will note the type of goods transported, while passenger vehicles will record the number of occupants.

CNAIR stresses that this is a survey, not a control check, and all collected information will remain anonymous. No license plates or driver identities will be captured, ensuring privacy. The data will aid in updating national transport models and supporting feasibility studies and economic analyses.

Authorities aim to understand freight transport demand and traffic flow better, guiding future road infrastructure investments. CNAIR urges drivers to cooperate to ensure the survey proceeds smoothly with minimal traffic disruption.