To express rules, permissions, and possibilities, you can combine the passive-reflexive se with modal verbs like a putea (can / to be able to).
Singular and Impersonal Subjects
When stating a general rule with no specific subject (meaning "one cannot..." or "it is not possible to..."), or when the subject receiving the action is singular, use the third-person singular modal verb (poate) followed by the main verb in the infinitive.
| Grandpa, one cannot film on these premises at all. | Bunicule, în această incintă nu se poate filma absolut deloc. |
| According to the regulation, the backpack can be stored at the cloakroom. | Conform regulamentului, rucsacul se poate depozita la garderobă. |
If the sentence is negative, simply place nu before the reflexive pronoun se.
| Access to the premises cannot be permitted without a ticket. | Accesul în incintă nu se poate permite fără bilet. |
Plural Subjects
Remember that in passive-reflexive constructions, the item receiving the action acts as the grammatical subject. If this subject is plural (e.g., statues, jackets), the modal verb must agree with it and take its plural form (pot). The main verb remains in the infinitive.
| In order to save this heritage, the statues cannot be touched. | Pentru a salva acest patrimoniu, statuile nu se pot atinge. |
| Because of this restriction, the jackets can only be left at the cloakroom. | Din cauza acestei restricții, jachetele se pot lăsa doar la garderobă. |
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