Romania Launches E-SIGUR Traffic System Nationwide

Romania is poised to make a significant leap in road safety and traffic management with the launch of its ambitious e-SIGUR project, an integrated system designed to bring the country’s highways and national roads into the digital age. The contract for this far-reaching upgrade is valued at an estimated 82.05 million lei (excluding VAT), with funding secured through Non-reimbursable European Funds as part of the Transport Program 2021–2027, according to reporting from Profit.ro and other local outlets. The project’s timeline stretches across 22 months, promising a transformation in how Romanian authorities monitor, analyze, and respond to road traffic.

The e-SIGUR system is built around three core pillars: the installation of advanced technical equipment on public roads, the automatic processing of traffic data, and the manual review of flagged incidents. At the heart of this system lies the procurement and deployment of 400 high-performance video cameras equipped with radar technology. These cameras will be strategically positioned on national roads and every major highway in the country, including the well-traveled A1, A2, and A3 corridors.

According to Profit.ro, the deadline for submitting bids for the contract has been set for March 9, 2026, with the opening of offers scheduled for the first decade of that month. This timeline sets the stage for a rapid rollout, as installation works are expected to begin in 2026, marking a new era for Romanian road safety infrastructure.

The cameras, which will be installed both outside localities on national roads and at fixed points along the highways, form the backbone of a system designed to automate several critical traffic management functions. These include speed verification, automatic recognition of license plates, and the checking of road toll payments (known locally as Rovinieta). The system’s data processing capabilities will also allow for the automatic detection of traffic violations, a move that officials hope will serve as a deterrent to reckless driving and improve compliance with road safety laws.

But the e-SIGUR system is not limited to enforcement. In its current design, it also includes services for infrastructure design—encompassing the creation of a central core for data processing—and the installation and mounting of consoles for the radar video cameras. As the project advances, authorities anticipate that the system will be further adapted to support a range of additional functions. These future enhancements could include real-time video monitoring to enable rapid emergency response, qualitative and quantitative traffic analysis, and even the verification of insurance validity and periodic technical inspections (ITP and RCA).

As reported by local sources, the e-SIGUR system’s development is directly aligned with Romania’s National Road Safety Strategy for 2022–2030. This strategy sets an ambitious target: to reduce the number of road fatalities to nearly zero by the year 2050. The deployment of the e-SIGUR system is seen as a cornerstone in achieving this goal, providing authorities with the tools needed to not only enforce existing laws but also to gather the data necessary for smarter, evidence-based policy decisions.

One important aspect of the project is its adaptability. While the initial focus is on speed monitoring, license plate recognition, and toll verification, the system’s architecture will allow for upgrades and new modules to be added over time. For instance, officials envision a scenario where the system can quickly alert emergency crews to accidents or other incidents, significantly reducing response times and potentially saving lives. Additionally, the data collected by the system will inform both short-term interventions and long-term planning, offering insights into traffic patterns, bottlenecks, and areas in need of safety improvements.

Despite the promise of the e-SIGUR initiative, it’s worth noting that, as of now, no fixed speed detection systems are operational in Romania. The summer of 2025 saw the National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration (CNAIR) present a comprehensive list of locations for the new fixed radars, but the actual installation and activation of these systems is still pending. Most of the cameras will be installed outside urban areas, where a significant proportion of serious traffic accidents tend to occur. Fixed radars will also be deployed on all stretches of the country’s highways, including older sections of the A1, A2, and A3.

According to the project outline, the contract includes not just the purchase of hardware, but also the services needed to design and operationalize the infrastructure. This means that, in addition to the cameras themselves, the winning bidder will be responsible for developing the central data processing hub and ensuring that all system components work seamlessly together. The collected data will be processed automatically to detect violations, while reports and flagged incidents will undergo manual review to ensure accuracy and fairness.

The legislative foundation for the e-SIGUR system is provided by Law no. 383/2022, which sets out the rules for the integrated monitoring of road traffic in Romania. This law governs not only the technical aspects of the system but also the conditions under which data can be used, ensuring that privacy and data protection standards are respected.

Looking ahead, officials are optimistic that the e-SIGUR project will serve as a model for other countries in the region seeking to modernize their road safety infrastructure. By leveraging European funding and state-of-the-art technology, Romania is taking a proactive approach to tackling one of its most persistent public safety challenges.

While the road to full implementation may still have a few bumps—especially given the complexity of deploying hundreds of cameras and integrating them into a national data network—the project’s backers are confident that the benefits will far outweigh the challenges. With the contract duration set at 22 months from the start date, Romanians can expect to see the first cameras go live in 2026, ushering in a new era of safer, smarter travel on the nation’s roads and highways.

As the country prepares for this digital transformation, the hope is that the e-SIGUR system will not only reduce the number of accidents and fatalities but also foster a culture of responsibility and vigilance among drivers. With technology leading the way, Romania is betting on a future where road safety is no longer left to chance.