Driving in Norway

Norway boasts some of the most scenic roads in Europe – and the strictest drink-drive laws. A limit of 10mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood means that even the smallest beer or glass of wine is likely to put you over the limit. If you’re found with more than 20mg you could face prison. Speed limits are also policed diligently, with radar traps and heavy on-the-spot fines.

Star Drive

The spectacular trip from Bergen to Kristiansund along the twisting Atlantic Road can take up to a week as it whisks you through some of Norway’s most sumptuous scenery – deep blue fjords, snow-capped peaks, raging waterfalls and a coastline dotted with shipwrecks.

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Laws of the Land

All car passengers must wear seatbelts if fitted
Children under 4 cannot travel in a car – front or back – unless seated in an approved baby/child seat that is appropriate to their height and weight. Passengers over 4 years of age must be seated in an approved booster seat/restraint system or seatbelt appropriate to their height and weight
In mountainous areas, vehicles travelling downhill have priority
Because Norway is not an EU member you must display a GB sticker even if you have Euro plates
All vehicles must use dipped headlights during the day
Motorcyclists must wear crash helmets (including passenger)

Standard Speed Limits
Urban Areas	50kmh
Outside Urban Areas	80kmh
Motorways	90 km/100kmh (check signage)

Local Knowledge

The ferry companies that sail direct from the UK to Norway all issue free anti-dazzle headlight stickers.

Take extra care at the mouths of tunnels – sheep and reindeer often gather at the warm-air exits and sometimes wander onto the road.

Did You Know...?

At petrol stations in Norway the red-coded
diesel is only for farm vehicles.

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