To cross the border with Moldova by vehicle, Ukrainians need to have a valid vehicle technical inspection certificate.. You won't be able to enter the country without it..

This was reported by the State Customs Service (SCS). They noted: the fact is that new requirements for the entry of vehicles into the country have come into force in Moldova.

“Drivers must now carry a valid vehicle inspection certificate. The Moldovan side reports that this requirement is determined by the Road Rules of the Council of Ministers, approved by the Government Resolution of the Council of Ministers dated 13. 05. 2009 No. 357,” the message says.

It is emphasized that the presence of a certificate is a mandatory condition for crossing the border.. After all, without it “vehicles are not allowed to enter the territory of Moldova”.

Previously, Romania introduced a similar rule. As the State Customs Service reported, to cross the border, Ukrainians also need to have:.

" (Vienna Convention). Thus, the movement of vehicles on public roads without a periodic technical inspection or with an overdue periodic technical inspection is prohibited,” explained the State Customs Service..