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Norway traffic law report

Source agencyStatens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration)

Last updated12 February 2026

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Key findings

Theory test pass rate is 57% (2024, Statens vegvesen)
Road fatalities: 87 deaths in 2024 — Down 18.7% from 2023 (107 to 87)
366,000 tests administered per year by Statens vegvesen
Most challenging topic: Priority / Right-of-Way

Quick facts

Theory test format45 questions, need 38 correct (84%), 90-minute time limit

Test languagesNorwegian (Bokmal/Nynorsk), English, Arabic, Northern Sami, Kurdish, Turkish

License costNOK 25,000-40,000+ for full training process (one of the most expensive globally)

Road safety recordLowest fatality rate among IRTAD countries: 1.6 per 100,000 (2024)

Winter trainingMandatory dark-driving sessions (morketidskjoring) in winter conditions

Learner ageDriving training can begin at age 16 with supervision

Test statistics

Pass rate65% or higher50–64%Below 50%

Theory test pass rate

57%Statens vegvesen (2024)

Practical test pass rate

78%Statens vegvesen (2024)

Tests administered per year

366,000Statens vegvesen (218K theory + 148K practical) (2024)

Speed limits

Urban50 km/h (30 km/h residential)

Rural / national roads80 km/h

Motorway / highway110 km/h (90-100 on most roads)

Most challenging topics

1. Priority / Right-of-Way
Priority to the right at unmarked intersections, yielding to trams and buses
2. Stopping Distances
Calculating reaction + braking distance at various speeds and road conditions
3. Traffic Signs
Prohibition and mandatory signs, especially Norwegian-specific signs
4. Speed Adaptation
Choosing correct speed for weather, visibility, and road conditions
5. First Aid
Accident scene procedures, recovery position, and emergency protocols

Road safety

Road fatalities87 deathsSSB (Statistics Norway) (2024)

TrendDown 18.7% from 2023 (107 to 87)

Penalties & fines

Speeding: NOK 1,150-15,200 depending on speed over limit
Driving under influence: BAC 0.02% limit (one of the strictest in Europe); BAC >0.05% (0.5‰): 3 weeks jail + license loss 1-2 years; fines proportional to monthly salary
Points system: 8 points in 3 years = 6-month suspension; most violations 2 points, serious violations 3 points
Mobile phone use: NOK 9,700 fine + 3 penalty points

Recent law changes

2023
Traffic fines increased ~30% across the board; mobile phone fine raised to NOK 9,700
2025
EVs no longer exempt from Road Traffic Insurance Tax (NOK 3,270/year); all new cars sold must be zero-emission
2024
Road Traffic Act amended; inspection bodies gained authority to impose fines for commercial transport violations

Sources & methodology

All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.

Data last verified: 2026-02-12

Primary sources

Test statistics · 2024Statens vegvesen Road safety data · 2024SSB (Statistics Norway)Official regulatory bodyStatens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration)

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AutoviaTest. (2026, February 12). Norway traffic law report: Driving test statistics. https://autoviatest.com/en/traffic-law-reports/norway

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Norway Driving Stats

Theory pass rate57%Practical pass rate78%Motorway speed limit110 km/hRoad fatalities (2024)87 deaths

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