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Key characteristics

  • Civil Liability Civil Liability
  • Coverage for damages caused to
    third parties
  • Electric scooters and bicycles

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The new legislation redefines the term “vehicle” and establishes the obligation to concludea Mandatory Civil Liability Insurance (RCA) contract for certain categories of electric scooters and bicycles.

The publication of Law no. 181/2025 extends the scope of mandatory Motor Civil Liability (RCA) insurance from traditional motor vehicles and trams to light electric mobility means. This normative act redefines the obligations of vehicle owners, with the primary goal of increased protection for third parties in the event of road accidents. This represents a more rigorous and comprehensive approach to traffic safety.

The new legislation redefines the term “vehicle” and establishes the obligation to concludea Mandatory Civil Liability Insurance (RCA) contract for certain categories of electric scooters and bicycles.

The publication of Law no. 181/2025 extends the scope of mandatory Motor Civil Liability (RCA) insurance from traditional motor vehicles and trams to light electric mobility means. This normative act redefines the obligations of vehicle owners, with the primary goal of increased protection for third parties in the event of road accidents. This represents a more rigorous and comprehensive approach to traffic safety.

  • Extending the RCA obligation

The legislative change introduces, as a central provision, the mandatory conclusion of an RCA insurance policy for users of electric scooters and bicycles as well.

  • Entry into force of the obligation

Owners of the targeted vehicles have the legal obligation to conclude the scooter RCA insurance starting from November 16, 2025.

  • Insurance criteria

The necessity for RCA insurance applies only to electric scooters that exceed certain technical limits. These include vehicles that reach a maximum constructive speed greater than 25 km/h or those that have a curb weight of over 25 kg and a maximum constructive speed exceeding 14 km/h.

  • Sanction regime

Non-compliance with the new obligation to hold scooter RCA insurance attracts the application of fines by the road police. Sanctions are applicable starting from December 13, 2025, and range between 1.000 and 2.000 RON.

  • Insurance criteria

The necessity for RCA insurance applies only to electric scooters that exceed certain technical limits. These include vehicles that reach a maximum constructive speed greater than 25 km/h or those that have a curb weight of over 25 kg and a maximum constructive speed exceeding 14 km/h.

  • Sanction regime

Non-compliance with the new obligation to hold scooter RCA insurance attracts the application of fines by the road police. Sanctions are applicable starting from December 13, 2025, and range between 1.000 and 2.000 RON.

Product implementation

Although the legal obligation is in force, the actual issuance of scooter RCA policies depends upon the finalization and launch of the necessary technical norms by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), followed by their implementation by insurance companies.

Legislative updates

From the amendments to the RCA Law (Law no. 181/2025) for the transposition of EU Directive 2118/2021, the information related to scooter RCA is as follows:

Legislative updates

From the amendments to the RCA Law (Law no. 181/2025) for the transposition of EU Directive 2118/2021, the information related to scooter RCA is as follows:

  • The premium tariff has been revised and updated to include the category of non-registrable/non-licensable electric scooters/bicycles that fall within the parameters defined above.
  • The values of the minimum liability limits in case of an accident have been modified.
  • The premium tariff has been revised and updated to include the category of non-registrable/non-licensable electric scooters/bicycles that fall within the parameters defined above.
  • The values of the minimum liability limits in case of an accident have been modified.

More details

To comply with the new electric bicycle and scooter RCA legislation, contact your Destine Broker via the form below.

More details

To comply with the new electric bicycle and scooter RCA legislation, contact your Destine Broker via the form below.

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