Traffic cameras help Moldova crack down on speeding and safety
It is well known that nearly all vehicle journeys are monitored by traffic authorities through surveillance cameras.
Igor Postu, Head of the Traffic Monitoring and Documentation Department, explained on the “Good Morning” show on Moldova 1 that the most frequently penalised violations include speeding, running red lights, and failing to yield to pedestrians. Fines can reach as high as 5,000 lei (260 euro) and, in some cases, may also include licence suspension.
According to Postu, following amendments to the Contraventions Code in June 2024, the time frame for holding drivers liable for infractions has been extended to 18 months. Upon receiving a notice of violation, vehicle owners have 60 days to appear at the police office.
“If another person was driving at the time of the offence, the vehicle owner must provide that individual’s information within 60 days. Should the owner fail to appear or submit the driver’s details, an infraction report is issued in the owner’s name and mailed to their address. All letters and documents are sent via Moldova Post with a certified delivery notice. Upon receiving the fine, the owner may choose to pay 50% of the set penalty immediately or pay the full amount within 30 days. Alternatively, the owner has the right to contest the fine within 15 days of receipt,” stated Igor Postu.
Postu further clarified that fines for speeding range from 600 to 5,000 lei, with a potential licence suspension lasting between 60 and 90 days. Running a red light results in a 900-lei fine and three demerit points. Failing to yield to pedestrians incurs a first-time fine of 1,800 lei and five demerit points; if repeated within a year, it leads to a 45-day licence suspension.
Police advise drivers to exercise heightened caution with regard to traffic signals, pedestrian crossings, and speed limits.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
