Traffic rules

Traffic rules Sweden

General:

Sweden has a very well-developed road network, with motorways on busy stretches. Motorways exist mainly in the three metropolitan areas of Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö and are mostly toll roads. A three-lane trunk road network is widespread, with the middle lane used by both directions for overtaking. In contrast, most country roads are not even paved. Lights are also used during the day. Outside residential areas, horns or flashers must be used when overtaking.

The Swede in itself is considered a leisurely driver and for most the road is still the destination.

Driving license:

An international driver’s license is not required.

Promise limit:

The 0.2 per mille limit applies in Sweden.

Fines:

Drinking and driving: from 30 daily fines (about 1/30 of the monthly salary)
Speeding: from 260 euros
Red light: from 130 euros
Overtaking ban disregarded: from 100 euros
Parking ban: from 40 euros

Other:

The speed limit in cities is 50 km/h. Outside built-up areas and on expressways, the speed limit is 70 to 90 km/h and 110 km/h on motorways. Winter tyres are compulsory in Sweden between 1 December and 1 March. Stopping is prohibited when there is a continuous yellow line at the edge of the road, a dashed yellow line or a yellow zigzag line at the edge of the road and the German sign “eingeschränktes Halteverbot”. The dipped headlights must also be switched on for motor vehicles during the day. Turning on rear fog lights is not permitted and deer accidents should be reported immediately.