Romania in safety drive to improve EU’s deadliest roads

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Ajit Niranjan in BucharestFebruary 18, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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Romania has the deadliest roads in the EU, with 78 deaths per million in 2024, stemming from poor infrastructure, weak enforcement, and aggressive driving. In response to public frustration, the Romanian government has begun implementing safety measures, including defining aggressive driving in law, increasing penalties, and introducing speed cameras and automated violation detection. While progress is slow, road deaths decreased by 13% and serious injuries by 4% in 2025. The country aims to improve its road safety record, which sees almost half of the 1,500 annual fatalities being vulnerable road users. Traffic also contributes significantly to air pollution in Bucharest.

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Ioana Epure 30% Ajit Niranjan 30% Bucharest ×250% Coalition for Road Safety 60% Alexandru Ciuncan 60% European Union ×270% Lucian Mîndruță ×390% Romania ×5100%

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romania 100% road safety 90% traffic fatalities 80% dangerous driving 70% aggressive driving 60% law enforcement 60% speed cameras 50% eu 50% traffic violations 40% air pollution 40%

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