Road Signs and Regulations

The following is in the category of "must read" as Norway has some very strict driving regulations and on the spot fines may be levied if you contravene them.

Driving:
Norwegians drive on the right, overtake on the left.
At junctions, unless you are on a priority route (marked with a yellow diamond), you should always give way to traffic from the right.

You should always use dipped headlights 24 hours a day.

In winter, snow tyres must be used. These are normally studded and whilst they do make driving somewhat noisy, they really do make a difference.

Norway has very strict drink driving laws, only allowing 0.1milligrams of alcohol per litre of blood - stricter than the UK where the limit is 0.4, and the strictest in Europe.

You are required to carry a warning triangle and it is recommended that you should also have a first aid kit and spare bulb kit.

Seat belts front and rear are obligatory everywhere. Children under 4 years old must use a proper seat or restraint. Over 4, children should travel in the rear and be properly secured.

Driving licences should be carried at all times.

Speed Limits
As a rough guide, the following speed limits apply, though there are often restrictions on these. Be warned - the Norwegians like their radar traps!

The speed limit on Norwegian motorways is either 90 km/hr or 100 km/hr . Mobile homes or cars towing camping trailers may not exceed 80 km/hr on these sections of road, which are well signposted.

In general the speed limit on Norwegian roads is 80 km/hr, with a 60 km/hr limit for camping trailers without brakes and with a weight exceeding 300 kgs. In built-up areas the speed limit is 50 km/hr, while in residential areas it is sometimes as low as 30 km/hr. Watch out for speed bumps, they are always signposted.

Motorcycles: Helmets are compulsary and, like cars, headlights must be used 24 hours a day.

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