60-Day Driving License Suspension: Offenses That Can Cost Your License

A 60-day driving license suspension is one of the most severe traffic penalties in Romania, applied for serious breaches of the Road Code. This penalty not only deprives you of the right to drive for two months, but can also have long-term consequences on your driving record.

Understanding the situations that can lead to this severe penalty is essential for every driver, especially since some of these violations may appear minor, but carry major consequences when accompanied by aggravating circumstances.

The legal framework for driving license suspension

Romanian road legislation sets the minimum suspension period for a driving license at 30 days. However, depending on the severity of the offense, this period can be extended to:

• 60 days - for specific serious offenses
• 90 days - for the most serious contraventions
• Permanent revocation - in extreme cases or for recidivism

Suspension for 60 days sits in an intermediate zone, being applied for acts that exceed the gravity of a simple contravention, but do not reach the level of the most severe offenses.

Offenses leading to a 60-day suspension

Accumulation of repeated penalty points

One of the most common scenarios that lead to a 60-day suspension is the accumulation of 15 penalty points within 12 months from the expiry of a previous suspension. This situation demonstrates persistent problematic driving behavior and is viewed by authorities as a recidivism that requires a harsher sanction.

Grave traffic violations resulting in accidents

Suspension for 60 days also applies in the following situations, but only if, as a result of the violation, a road traffic accident occurred with damages:

• Running a red light

  • Ignoring the red signal is an extremely dangerous offense
  • When this offense leads to an accident with material damage, the penalty becomes a 60-day suspension
  • It is important to note that simply running a red light, without an accident, does not incur this penalty

• Disregard of priority rules

  • Includes situations such as failing to yield at intersections
  • Ignoring stop or yield signs
  • Failing to respect pedestrians at crosswalks

• Overtaking rules violation

  • Overtaking in prohibited zones (curves, hills, intersections)
  • Overtaking without proper clearance
  • Delayed return to the proper lane, endangering traffic

Ignoring temporary traffic restrictions

This offense refers to situations where authorities impose temporary traffic restrictions on certain roads—for example due to road works, special events, or adverse weather conditions. Ignoring these prohibitions can lead to a 60-day license suspension.

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Violating rules regarding official convoys

Traffic laws are very strict regarding behavior in the presence of official convoys:

• Not respecting the rules when passing official convoys
• Weaving into the convoy - entering between vehicles in the convoy
• Driving behind the convoy without authorization
• Overtaking the convoy without explicit signaling from law enforcement

It is essential to note that you may overtake an official convoy only if you are explicitly signaled to do so by authorized personnel.

Wrong-way driving

Driving in the opposite direction is one of the most dangerous offenses of the Road Code and automatically triggers a 60-day suspension. The only exception to this rule is a lawful overtaking maneuver, in accordance with applicable regulations.

This includes:

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• Wrong-way entry onto highways
• Driving against traffic on one-way roads
• Detouring around temporary obstacles in the opposite direction

Consequences of the 60-day suspension

Immediate impact

• Loss of driving privileges for two consecutive months
• Obligation to surrender the license to the issuing authority
• Inability to apply for a provisional license during the suspension

Long-term consequences

• Record in the driver’s file – the suspension remains in the authorities’ records
• Increased risk of future penalties – a new serious violation can lead to longer suspensions
• Possible consequences on auto insurance – some insurers may raise premiums or refuse contract renewals

How to avoid license suspension

Strictly adhere to traffic rules

• Pay extra attention to traffic signals – always stop at red
• Follow priorities – yield according to road signs
• Overtake safely – only in permitted areas and with full clearance

Monitor penalty points

• Periodically check your point balance through the official app or licensing services
• Attend road safety education courses to recover points when possible
• Adopt a defensive driving style to avoid risky situations

Respect temporary restrictions

• Stay informed about road restrictions before starting a trip
• Follow temporary signage even if it seems inconvenient
• Plan alternate routes when restrictions are announced on your usual path

License recovery procedure

After the 60-day suspension period ends, license recovery requires:

1. Presenting yourself at the licensing service that issued the measure
2. Proof of payment of the fine if one was imposed
3. Verification that all conditions set by authorities are fulfilled
4. Physical collection of the license from the licensing service depot

A 60-day driving license suspension represents a severe penalty that reflects the gravity of the traffic violations committed. Strict adherence to traffic rules and responsible driving remain the most effective ways to avoid this costly scenario.