SWEDEN – SPEEDS, TOLLS, TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
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January 22, 2020r.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
It is one of the countries of the Scandinavian peninsula. This is the land of a thousand bridges and vast forests. If our destination is Sweden, it is a good idea to know the rules of the roads there to avoid heavy fines.
The document for entry into Sweden is an identity card valid for at least 6 months or a passport valid for at least 3 months.
Necessary equipment
- warning triangle
- Seat belts, including for rear seat passengers, if installed
- fire extinguisher and first aid kit are recommended
REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES
- only persons who are at least 18 years old are authorized to drive vehicles
- It is mandatory to use dipped headlights on all roads all year round
- Swedish law is very strict on people driving under the influence of alcohol. This offense carries a hefty fine and in some cases even a prison sentence.
- be extra vigilant when traveling through forested areas due to the high number of collisions with forest animals
- in the period from December 1 to March 31, it is mandatory to use winter tires and carry anti-slip chains
- Swedish police enforce speeding fines very strictly. If a driver exceeds the speed limit by more than 30 km / h, the case may be referred to court
PERMISSIBLE BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT
MINIMUM FINE FOR DRUNK DRIVING
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF DRUNK DRIVING FINE
PERMISSIBLE WIDTH OF VEHICLES
2,6 m
PERMISSIBLE HEIGHT OF VEHICLES
4,5 m
PERMISSIBLE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE COMBINATION
18,75 m
ROAD TOLLS
Sweden has about 2,000 km of highways and expressways, very good quality. Travel on these roads is free. Only the bridges connecting Sweden with Denmark and Norway have to be paid for.
SPEED LIMITS
In a built-up area, the speed limit is 50 km/h. However, lower speed limits are very often in effect. The list of permitted speeds outside built-up areas is shown below.
