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· Public Holidays
January 1 &2; Easter Monday; May 1; December1 ( the national holiday); December 25 & 26. Banking hours: 9-12 a.m. from Monday till Friday.

· Credit Cards
American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Euro Master Card, and VISA are accepted in most hotels, rent-a-car companies and in some restaurants. It is however advisable to check in advance.

· Electricity
220 volts and 50 Hz. 2 prong plug.

· Medical services
Available in state and private health units throughout the country ( hospital and dispensaries), according to the medical agreements established between Romania and other countries.

· Tipping
Normally a small tip for good services is appreciated, but is as the customer wishes.

· Foreign Newspapers and Magazines
Foreign newspapers and magazines are usually available at the reception desks of leading hotels. Likewise news broadcasts from various European countries are featured on Romanian television.

· Measures
Romania uses the metric system of weights and measures. Speed and distance are measured in kilometers; goods in kilograms and liters; temperatures in Celsius - Centigrade.

· Rules of the Road
· Minimum driving age is 18.

· U.S. and Canadian driver's licenses are valid for driving in Romania.

· Driving is on the right side of the road.

· Passengers in the front seat of a car must wear seatbelts at all times. Children under 12 years of age may not ride in the front seat.

· Speed limits are 50 km/h (31 mph) in build-up areas, 90 km/h (56 mph) on main roads and 110 km/h (70 mph) on highway, unless posted otherwise.

· Pedestrians have priority at all times at crossings without traffic lights.

· Bring your car to a full stop at railway crossings without traffic lights.

· Unless otherwise indicated (stop or yield sign) traffic coming from the right has the right of the way.

· The use of cellular phones while driving is not allowed.

· Driving while under the influence of alcohol is a criminal offense and penalties are severe. Blood alcohol level should be 0.00 o/oo while driving. We strongly advise you not to drink and drive.

· In case of a car accident call the police and make sure that you get a copy of the Police Report.