Rijden in Sweden
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Mag je Rijden in Sweden?
Geaccepteerde Rijbewijzen
Geldigheid: EU licenses: valid indefinitely while visiting. Non-EU licenses: valid for up to 1 year
Belangrijke Opmerking
EU/EEA licenses are fully valid in Sweden. Non-EU visitors can drive with their home license for up to 1 year. An IDP is recommended for non-EU license holders, especially if the license is not in Latin script or English. After 1 year of residency, a Swedish license is required.
Verplichte Uitrusting
Verplicht
- Warning triangle
- Winter tires (December 1 to March 31 when winter conditions prevail — studded tires allowed October 1 to April 15)
- Proof of insurance
- Winter tires (December 1 - March 31)
Aanbevolen
- Reflective vest
- First aid kit
- Ice scraper and snow brush
- Tow rope
Snelheidslimieten
Bebouwde Kom
km/h
Buitenwegen
km/h
Snelwegen
km/h
Tol
Betaalmethoden
Gemiddelde Kosten
Stockholm congestion charge: SEK 11–45 per passage depending on time of day; Gothenburg congestion charge: SEK 9–22; Øresund Bridge: approximately SEK 490 for cars
Sweden has congestion charges in Stockholm and Gothenburg rather than traditional toll roads. Charges are deducted automatically via camera when passing through charging points. Foreign vehicles must register with the Swedish Transport Agency or pay via Epass24. The Svinesund Bridge (to Norway) also has a toll.
Parkeren
Lijnkleuren
Tips
- Use the EasyPark or Aimo Park app for mobile parking payment throughout Sweden
- In Stockholm, congestion charges (trängselskatt) apply when entering/leaving the city center on weekdays — charged automatically via camera
- Many parking areas accept card payment only — cash is rarely accepted in Sweden
Gemiddelde Kosten: SEK 20–60/hour in Stockholm city center; SEK 10–30/hour in smaller cities
Veelgemaakte Fouten door Toeristen
- 1Speeding even slightly — Sweden has one of the strictest speed enforcement systems in Europe with fixed cameras, mobile cameras, and section control (average speed cameras)
- 2Not using dipped headlights at all times — mandatory 24/7 in Sweden year-round
- 3Driving without winter tires between December 1 and March 31 when roads are icy or snowy — it is illegal and your insurance may be voided
- 4Underestimating distances in northern Sweden — Malmö to Kiruna is over 1,700 km
Boetes
Te Hard Rijden
SEK 2,000–4,000 for on-the-spot fines (up to 30 km/h over); higher speeds result in prosecution with income-based fines (dagsböter)
Geen Gordel
SEK 1,500
Telefoon
SEK 1,500 (handheld phone use while driving)
Rood Licht
SEK 3,000
Fout Parkeren
SEK 400–1,300 depending on zone and city
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Noodnummers
Politie
112 (emergency) / 114 14 (non-emergency police)
Ambulance
112
Brandweer
112
Pechhulp
Assistancekåren: 020-912 912 — Sweden's main roadside assistance service; also SOS International for travelers
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