How to Get a Category A2 Driving Licence in Romania?

A Category A2 driving license (in Romanian, permis de conducere categoria A2) is Romania’s mid-power motorcycle license, the middle rung between the entry-level A1 and the fully unrestricted Class A. It lets you ride motorcycles up to 35 kW (48 PS) with a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 0.2 kW/kg. This guide covers what Class A2 means in Romania, the two routes to obtain it, the training and exam process, and how to progress to full Class A later.

In Romania, training and testing are conducted through licensed driving schools (școli de șoferi), and the license is issued by the DRPCIV (Direcția Regim Permise de Conducere și Înmatriculare a Vehiculelor). Our driving license in Romania and license eligibility pages are good starting points.

What is a Class A2 license in Romania?

Class A2 authorizes you to ride motorcycles with a motor output of up to 35 kW and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW per kilogram of unladen weight, the harmonized EU definition, applied identically in Romania. There is no cc limit built into the definition; power output and power-to-weight ratio are what matter legally.

Where does A2 sit in the Romanian motorcycle ladder

Romania follows the standard EU baseline age structure across its three motorcycle categories:

• A1: motorcycles up to 125 cc, 11 kW and 0.1 kW/kg, from age 16.
• A2: motorcycles up to 35 kW and 0.2 kW/kg, from age 18.
• A: motorcycles with no power restriction, from age 24 by direct entry, or 20 if you have held A2 for at least two years.

Class A automatically includes the entitlement to ride A1- and A2-category vehicles, so the latter is cumulative, but A2 is a genuine, standalone category for many riders.

What can you actually ride with an A2 license?

With Class A2, you can ride any motorcycle, naked, sport, adventure, cruiser, provided it meets the 35 kW / 0.2 kW/kg limits, on all Romanian roads. If a motorcycle’s standard factory output exceeds 35 kW, it can be supplied power-restricted, but only if the machine’s original, unrestricted output does not exceed 70 kW.

Two routes to A2: direct entry and staged access

There are two ways to reach Class A2 in Romania:

• Direct entry: if you don’t already hold Class A1, you complete the full theory and practical training through a licensed școală de șoferi and pass both the theory and practical exams from age 18.
• Staged access: if you have already held Class A1 for at least two years, you can extend to A2 by completing at least 10 hours of practical training and passing a practical test on an A2-spec motorcycle through an approved driving school. The theory pass you already have for A1 is not repeated.

Training and exams

Training combines classroom theory on traffic rules and hazard perception with practical riding lessons, first on a closed course and then on public roads. Exact lesson counts beyond the 10-hour minimum for staged access vary between driving schools, so confirm current requirements with your chosen school.

Medical requirements

All applicants must pass a medical fitness examination, including an eyesight check, before the license is issued. This applies to both the direct-entry and staged-access routes.

Automatic transmission restriction

Worth knowing: if you take the practical exam on a motorcycle with automatic transmission, your license is restricted to automatic machines under EU-wide code 78. If you want to ride any motorcycle, take the test on a manual.

Does A2 include A1?

Yes. Because Class A2 covers a strictly wider power range than A1, holding A2 also entitles you to ride A1-category vehicles. You don’t need to hold A1 separately once you have A2.

Upgrading from A2 to full Class A later

If you’ve held Class A2 for at least two years, you can move up to the fully unrestricted Class A from age 20 rather than waiting until 24 for direct entry. As with the A1-to-A2 step, you’ll need at least 10 hours of practical training plus a practical test; the theory exam you already passed for A2 is not repeated.

Validity

Romanian driving licenses, including Class A2, follow the standard EU photocard administrative validity period before renewal.

How is your license actually issued?

Your driving school handles exam registration with DRPCIV. Once you pass the required tests or complete the 10-hour training on the staged route, you receive your card license showing the Class A2 entitlement.

Tips for getting your Class A2 license in Romania

• If you already hold A1, use staged access: 10 hours of training plus a practical test; no theory retest.
• For direct entry, book your medical examination early alongside your driving school registration.
• Take the test on a manual bike unless you only want to ride automatics.
• Confirm current lesson counts and fees with your chosen driving school before enrolling.

Reach the middle of the motorcycle ladder.

A Class A2 license opens up a genuinely capable range of mid-size motorcycles in Romania. As you progress through the licensing system and, in time, toward professional car, truck, or bus categories, you can register in the driver section, explore vacancies, and see what employers are hiring for on FastDriver.eu, along with our guides on the jobs pages.

Declaration

This article is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. License categories, vehicle definitions, ages, medical standards, training requirements, and fees can change and may vary by case and by authority in Romania. Always confirm the current rules with the official Romanian government sources before making decisions. The authoritative information is on the government’s DRPCIV pages, and the EU framework is in the EUR-Lex text of Directive (EU) 2025/2205. FastDriver.eu accepts no liability for actions taken based on this information.