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A total of 186 passing results in driving tests have been annulled since the start of 2026, according to data from the Public Services Agency (PSA), presented by MOLDPRES on November 9, 2026. Checks can lead to a result being annulled even after a driving licence has been issued, and those affected can appeal the decision.
What does this mean for you?
Passing the driving test and being issued a licence do not rule out a subsequent review of the result, according to the PSA. If annulment proceedings are initiated, the person concerned must be notified and may provide explanations and evidence. The final decision must include the reasons in fact and the legal grounds, and may be appealed in accordance with the law.
Candidates whose results have been annulled may request a new appointment and retake the exam, subject to legal requirements. The PSA states that annulment of a result does not automatically mean the candidate was involved in an act of corruption. The responsibility of the candidate and that of the examiner are assessed separately, depending on the circumstances.
What violations are identified during checks?
The PSA selectively reviews audio and video recordings of theoretical and practical tests to identify irregularities in examinations, violations that went unnoticed or were not properly sanctioned, and possible attempts to cheat. According to the institution, each case is assessed individually, using recordings and other relevant evidence.
Among the frequently detected violations, the PSA lists running a red light, failing to give way to pedestrians or other road users, and dangerous manoeuvres. The institution also mentions situations in which an examiner intervened using the vehicle’s controls to prevent an accident.
How many results were annulled?
The PSA reports 27,176 candidates who passed the practical test since the start of 2026. Following administrative checks, 186 passing results were annulled, equivalent to approximately 0.68% of all passing results.
During the same period, 11 examiners were dismissed or excluded from the examination process, according to PSA records. The institution says the checks aim to prevent fraud, corruption and the incorrect assessment of candidates’ skills.
Questions and answers
Can a result be annulled after a driving licence has been issued?
Yes. According to the PSA, checks can lead to the exam result being annulled even after a driving licence has been issued.
Can the candidate retake the exam?
People whose results have been annulled may request a new appointment and retake the exam, subject to legal requirements.
Sources
- MOLDPRES — Agenția Informațională de Stat — ASP: 186 de rezultate ale examenelor auto, anulate în 2026 după verificări. Instituția afirmă că măsura vizează siguranța rutieră, nu sancționarea candidaților
Written with AI assistance from the official sources above and checked by the editors.
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- De la începutul anului 2026, au fost anulate 186 de calificative de admitere la examenele auto în urma verificărilor administrative ale ASP. — MOLDPRES — Agenția Informațională de Stat
- De la începutul anului 2026, 27.176 de candidați au fost declarați admiși la proba practică pentru obținerea permisului de conducere. — MOLDPRES — Agenția Informațională de Stat
- Cele 186 de calificative anulate reprezintă aproximativ 0,68% din totalul rezultatelor pozitive. — MOLDPRES — Agenția Informațională de Stat
- În aceeași perioadă din 2026, 11 examinatori au fost eliberați din funcție sau excluși din procesul de examinare. — MOLDPRES — Agenția Informațională de Stat
- MOLDPRES a prezentat informațiile ASP pe 9 noiembrie 2026. — MOLDPRES — Agenția Informațională de Stat
- ASP precizează că rezultatul examenului poate fi anulat inclusiv după eliberarea permisului de conducere. — MOLDPRES — Agenția Informațională de Stat
- Persoanele vizate pot prezenta explicații și dovezi, pot contesta decizia și pot solicita o nouă programare la examen. — MOLDPRES — Agenția Informațională de Stat
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