Driving in Norway
Complete guide for tourists and expats. Learn the road rules, speed limits, and essential information before you drive in Norway.
Can You Drive in Norway?
Accepted Licenses From
Validity Period: EU/EEA: valid while residing in Norway. Non-EU: valid for up to 3 months on a tourist visit.
Important Note
EU/EEA licenses are valid. Non-EU licenses valid for up to 3 months. An IDP is recommended for non-Latin script licenses. Must be at least 18 to drive a car.
What to Carry in Your Car
Mandatory Items
- Warning triangle
- Reflective vest
- Winter tires or chains (Nov 1–first Monday after Easter, if conditions require)
- Reflective safety vest
- Warning triangle
Recommended Items
- First aid kit
- Tow rope
- Ice scraper and snow brush
- Flashlight
Speed Limits
Urban Areas
km/h
Rural Roads
km/h
Highways/Motorways
km/h
Toll Roads
Payment Methods
Average Cost
NOK 20–NOK 60 per toll station; varies by vehicle and time of day
AutoPASS is the electronic toll system. Foreign vehicles are charged via automatic license plate reading and invoiced. Register at autopass.no to get a discount tag and avoid surcharges.
Parking
Line Colors
Parking Tips
- Use the EasyPark or Aimo Park app for convenient meter-free payments
- Read signs carefully — parking rules vary by time of day and day of week
- In winter, be aware that street parking may be restricted for snow plowing
Average Cost: NOK 30–60 per hour in city centers; free in many rural areas
Common Mistakes Tourists Make
- 1Not registering for AutoPASS and receiving high toll invoices by mail with added fees
- 2Speeding — Norway has very strict enforcement with speed cameras and extremely high fines
- 3Underestimating distances and travel times on narrow, winding mountain roads and fjord-side routes
- 4Underestimating distances on narrow mountain roads
- 5Not checking ferry schedules when planning coastal routes
Traffic Fines
Speeding
NOK 800–NOK 9,100+ depending on speed and zone; criminal charges for 25+ km/h over in 60 km/h zones
No Seatbelt
NOK 1,500
Phone Use
NOK 5,000
Red Light
NOK 6,800
Illegal Parking
NOK 600–NOK 900
Ready to Drive in Norway?
Take a quick quiz to test your knowledge of the road rules.
Emergency Contacts
Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Roadside Assistance
Viking Redningstjeneste: +47 06000
Partner link – opens GetYourGuide.com
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