Driving rules in Norway for tourists and visitors

Driving in Norway as a tourist

Norway is a beautiful country to explore by car. Here are the essential rules and information you need before hitting the road.

Licence requirements

Speed limits

| Road type | Speed limit |

|-----------|-------------|

| Built-up areas | 50 km/h |

| Outside built-up areas | 80 km/h |

| Motorways | 90–110 km/h |

| Near schools and kindergartens | 30 km/h |

Always check road signs – limits can vary significantly and are strictly enforced.

Alcohol limit

Norway has one of the strictest drink-drive limits in Europe: 0.2 promille (blood alcohol concentration). This is effectively a zero-tolerance policy – even one drink can put you over the limit for many people. The penalties are severe including fines, licence revocation and imprisonment.

Lights

All vehicles must use headlights at all times, day and night, throughout the year.

Toll roads

Norway has an extensive network of toll roads, tunnels and bridges. Most tolls are collected electronically using the AutoPASS system. Rental cars typically have this set up already – check with your rental company. Visitors can register at anbpass.no.

Mobile phones

Using a handheld mobile phone while driving is strictly prohibited and carries significant fines.

Seatbelts

Mandatory for all occupants in all seats.

Children

Children must use approved child seats or boosters appropriate for their size and weight until they are 135 cm tall.

Road conditions

Emergency numbers