Unauthorised works in the public road area

Legal defence in cases involving unauthorised works in the public road area

Unauthorised works in the public road area (Article 341 of the Criminal Code) must not be confused with repairs or periodic technical inspections under Article 340. Unauthorised works and road access under paragraph (1) attract 6 months–3 years or a fine. Unauthorised structures, panels or advertisements endangering traffic under paragraph (2) attract 3 months–1 year or a fine. Failure by an authorised person to mark railway crossings, and failure to mark obstacles or works causing an accident under paragraphs (3) and (4), carry 3 months–2 years or a fine.

Permits, marking of works and defence strategies

The building permit, its conditions and location are the starting point. For panels or advertisements, danger to traffic must be examined; it is not mechanically transferred as a requirement to every variant. Under paragraph (4), the accident caused by absent markings matters.
A lawyer examines the authorised person or contractor, obligations and technical evidence. Subsequent efforts to obtain authorisation may matter but do not automatically erase a completed offence. The defence concerns the alleged works and markings, not vehicle inspections governed by Article 340.

Urgent legal assistance in Focșani and Vrancea county

Unauthorised works or inadequate road markings may give rise to criminal liability under Article 341, separately from vehicle inspections and repairs. Basuc Cosmin Law Office in Focșani provides specialist legal assistance adapted to these offences’ technical nature, whether you are investigated as a mechanic, engineer, periodic technical inspection (ITP) inspector or garage manager. We actively assist at police interviews in Vrancea County, represent you in dealings with appointed technical experts and provide an active, reasoned defence before Focșani District Court and higher courts, ensuring your rights are fully protected.