Norway Traffic Law Report
Source Agency: Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration)
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
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
Test Statistics
Speed Limits
Urban
50 km/h (30 km/h residential)
Rural / National Roads
80 km/h
Motorway / Highway
110 km/h (90-100 on most roads)
Most Challenging Topics
Priority / Right-of-Way
Priority to the right at unmarked intersections, yielding to trams and buses
Stopping Distances
Calculating reaction + braking distance at various speeds and road conditions
Traffic Signs
Prohibition and mandatory signs, especially Norwegian-specific signs
Speed Adaptation
Choosing correct speed for weather, visibility, and road conditions
First Aid
Accident scene procedures, recovery position, and emergency protocols
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
87 deaths
SSB (Statistics Norway) (2024)
Trend
Down 18.7% from 2023 (107 to 87)
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
Traffic fines increased ~30% across the board; mobile phone fine raised to NOK 9,700
EVs no longer exempt from Road Traffic Insurance Tax (NOK 3,270/year); all new cars sold must be zero-emission
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:
- Statens vegvesen — Test statistics (2024)
- SSB (Statistics Norway) — Road safety data (2024)
- Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration) — Official regulatory body
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