Automatic calls in case of road accidents in Moldova; interior minister says 112 Service to be technically ready to receive signals as of March 2026

The automatic emergency alert system in case of road accidents is advancing in its implementation. Thus, starting from March 2026, the 112 Service will be technically ready to receive the signals, and by June 2026, telecommunications operators will ensure the full transmission of calls. Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin has made statements to this effect in an interview given with MOLDPRES.

The Next Generation eCall project, funded by the European Union, will allow cars equipped with this system to automatically call the single emergency number 112 in the event of a serious road accident, without the intervention of the driver or passengers.

“At national level, the system will work as follows: the vehicle automatically sends to 112 essential data for a rapid intervention – the exact location of the accident, the number of people in the vehicle, the severity of the impact, the car’s VIN code (the unique identification number of a vehicle) and the type of engine (petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric). This information enables emergency services to dispatch the right resources in the shortest possible time,” said Daniella Misail-Nichitin.

The eCall system has been mandatory for vehicles produced for the European Union market since 2018.

“In Moldova, the 112 Service is already in the testing phase for handling eCall calls. Starting from March 2026, the 112 Service will be technically prepared to receive the signals, and by June 2026, telecommunications operators will ensure the complete transmission of calls. Moldtelecom already has this capability, while the other operators are to implement it by the set deadline. The necessary legislative framework will be adjusted by the end of 2026. For citizens, this system means faster interventions, higher chances of saving lives and an emergency response that is better adapted to each situation,” specified Daniella Misail-Nichitin.

The project aims to achieve technological modernization and alignment with European standards for a faster and more efficient response in emergency situations. The total budget allocated to the entire consortium, made up of 38 beneficiaries from eight EU member states and six associated partners from four countries, is 19.2 million euros. Half of this amount is provided by the European Union.

The project is implemented between 1 March 2024 and 30 June 2027. The authorities estimate that the new services will be available in Moldova starting from mid‑2027.