Driving license Category C (C, C1)

Category C (C, C1)
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Includes categories C, C1:

Category C:

  • the motor vehicle, other than those in category D or D1, whose maximum authorized total mass is greater than 3,500 kg and which is designed and built for the transport of maximum 8 passengers besides the driver;
  • the combination consisting of a motor vehicle in category C and a trailer whose maximum authorized total mass does not exceed 750 kg;
  • minimum age 21 years completed;
  • by exception, starting from 2 February 2023, according to paragraph (6) of article 20 of OUG 195/2002, category C may be obtained starting from the age of 18 years completed, but on the driving licence obtained through this age exception the national code 100 will be entered which allows driving the motor vehicles in this category only for the purpose of training and examination for obtaining the professional certificate CPI (you can find more information below on this page);
  • must already have a category B licence (seniority does not matter).

Category C1:

  • the motor vehicle, other than the one in category D or D1, whose maximum authorized total mass exceeds 3,500 kg but is not greater than 7,500 kg, and which is designed and built for the transport of maximum 8 passengers besides the driver. A trailer whose maximum authorized total mass does not exceed 750 kg may be attached to the motor vehicle in this category;
  • minimum age 18 years completed;
  • must already have a category B licence (seniority does not matter).
Information regarding obtaining the Driving Licence for category C or CE at the age of 18.

Starting from 2 February 2023, through Law 385/2022, an exception was created from the minimum age from which the driving licence for categories C, CE may be obtained.

Until recently, those who want to obtain categories C or CE could do so only after reaching the age of 21 years. However, following legislative amendments, applicable from 2 February 2023, they may do so starting from the age of 18 years. This change is treated as an exception from the general rule regarding the minimum age of 21 years, and on the driving licence obtained through this age exception the national code 100 will be entered which allows driving the motor vehicles in this category only for the purpose of training and examination for obtaining the professional certificate CPI (Professional Drivers Freight Transport Certificate CPI).

In short, the procedure is as follows:

  • the courses of a driving school are followed in order to obtain the driving licence for category C or CE;
  • the exams for obtaining the driving licence for category C or CE are taken and after passing the exams the driving licence on which the national code 100 is entered is issued;
  • considering that the national code 100 is entered on the driving licence, driving will be allowed only on the territory of Romania in the presence of the driving instructor during the practical course for obtaining the professional certificate CPI or of the examiner from ARR during the practical tests for obtaining the CPI certificate;
  • after obtaining the CPI certificate the holder will present himself at the SPCRPCIV office with the professional certificate CPI issued by ARR in order for another driving licence on which the national code 100 is no longer entered to be issued;
  • after issuing the new driving licence on which the national code 100 is no longer entered, motor vehicles from category C or CE may be driven without having the restriction of not driving outside Romania.

The professional certificates CPI are issued by the Romanian Road Authority (ARR). You can study for obtaining the professional certificates from the application ARR Certificates or from the website www.arr-atestate.ro from the category Drivers Freight Transport CPI.

For more details related to this subject contact the driving school where you take the courses, they will guide you in carrying out the necessary steps.

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