Amendă de 1.000 lei pentru șoferii care mănâncă la volan

Nearly half of Romanian drivers eat while stuck in traffic, which significantly distracts them and increases accident risks. Eating at the wheel is more common than using a phone without hands-free. The Romanian Traffic Code imposes heavy fines for this behavior, with penalties reaching over 1,000 lei. Experts warn that even minor distractions can lead to severe consequences, especially near pedestrian crossings. Authorities recommend drivers pull over safely to eat, avoiding both accidents and fines.