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Driving in Sweden

Everything you need to know about driving rules and laws in Sweden

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Speed limits
Limits
Sweden: Motorways 110-120 km/h, Rural roads 70-90 km/h, Urban areas 30-50 km/h. Sweden pioneered Vision Zero - no road deaths goal. Speed limits carefully calculated for safety.
110–120km/hMotorwaysRead more
Alcohol limits
Limits
Sweden: 0.2 promille (0.02%) for ALL drivers - one of Europe's strictest. Above 1.0 promille is "gross drunk driving" with mandatory prison. Very strict enforcement.
0.2promilleAll driversRead more
Driving age
Limits
Sweden: 18 years for full license, 16 for learner driving with adult supervisor. Comprehensive theory and risk education required. AM (moped) from 15 years.
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Turn rules
Road rules
Sweden: Right-hand traffic. Priority to traffic from right at equal intersections. Always yield to buses leaving stops. Pedestrians have strong priority at crossings.
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Roundabouts
Road rules
Sweden: Yield to traffic in roundabout (from left since counter-clockwise). Signal left when exiting. Very orderly roundabout culture.
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Parking rules
Fines and safety
In Sweden, parking costs 15-60 SEK/hour in city centers. A parking disc (P-skiva) is often required for free time-limited parking. Fines range from 400-1300 SEK. Stockholm uses congestion charges in addition to parking fees.
400–1300 SEKFinesRead more
Seatbelt laws
Fines and safety
In Sweden, seatbelts are mandatory for all occupants. Fine is 1500 SEK. Children under 135cm must use child seats. Sweden recommends rear-facing seats until age 4.
1500 SEKNo seatbeltRead more
Mobile phone laws
Fines and safety
Using a handheld phone while driving in Sweden results in 1500 SEK fine. Sweden has no penalty points system. Hands-free use is permitted.
1500 SEKHandheld phoneRead more
Highway driving
Road rules
Swedish motorways have limits of 110-120 km/h depending on the section. No tolls except bridges (Öresund, Svinesund). Headlights required at all times. Watch for wildlife.
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Emergency procedures
Fines and safety
In Sweden, call 112 for all emergencies. SOS Alarm handles dispatch. At accidents: secure scene, help injured, call 112. First aid knowledge is part of driver training. Wildlife collisions are common - report to police.
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