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Motor vehicles

  • Using a foreign driving licence »

    Driving licences from EEA/EU countries can be used in Norway. If you wish to settle in Norway and come from a country outside the EEA/EU area, different rules apply to the exchange of driving lice...

  • Using a car registered abroad »

    The main rule is that cars that are to be used in Norway must be registered in the Central Register of Motor Vehicles and that taxes must be paid. Subject to more detailed conditions, some exceptio...

  • Car insurance »

    Car insurance can be a combination of several separate insurance policies. Liability insurance Liability insurance is a type of insurance that all car owners must take out, i.e. it is not option...

  • Car loan »

    Most financing institutions can grant you a car loan at a slightly higher interest rate than for a home loan, using the car as security. It is often a requirement that 35 per cent of the purchase p...

  • First-time registration of a used, imported vehicle »

    The following is a checklist for persons who are bringing a vehicle to Norway for first-time registration. The rules do not apply if you have a temporary residence permit and can drive without payi...

  • Re-registration when purchasing a used vehicle in Norway »

    When a motor vehicle changes owner, the change of ownership must be reported to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. Only persons with a Norwegian personal identity number, a D-number or a No...

  • Annual Motor Vehicle Tax »

    To drive a car with registered number plates in Norway, you must pay an Annual Motor Vehicle Tax. Annual Vehicle Tax is valid from 1 January until the end of the year. Annual Motor Vehicle Tax...

  • Periodic roadworthiness test »

    Norway does not have an obligation to carry out periodic roadworthiness tests on foreign vehicles in Norway that are not registered here. It is the obligation of the country in which the vehicle is...

  • Violation of rules and regulation »

    Regulations relating to road traffic are very strict in Norway. Police checks and automatic speed controls are performed on a regular basis. Particular emphasis is placed on speed controls, random ...

  • Important dates for motor vehicle owners »

    1 January basis for the demand for Annual Motor Vehicle Tax for owners of registered motor vehicles new rate for Annual Motor Vehicle Tax new rate for the re-registration fee   20...

  • Traffic rules »

    When driving, drivers must have their driving licence, vehicle registration certificate, a warning triangle and a safety vest in the car. The use of safety belts is mandatory, including in the b...

  • Parking »

    Parking is prohibited closer than 5 meters to a crossroad, a pedestrian crossing or a railway crossing. It is also prohibited to park at a taxi stand or a bus stop, or within 20 meters of either side of one. Parking is prohibited on motorways, or major roads with a speed limit higher than 50 km/h Parking is also regulated by local regulations and traffic signs.

  • Toll roads »

    In Norway, some roads are financed by road tolls. Rates and discounts vary from one toll road to the next. How do you pay road toll? If you have an AutoPASS contract and an AutoPASS tag in your...

Important rules/dates

  • Traffic rules »
    When driving, drivers must have their driving licence, vehicle registration certificate, a warning triangle and a safety vest in the car.

    When driving, drivers must have their driving licence, vehicle registration certificate, a warning triangle and a safety vest in the car.

    The use of safety belts is mandatory, including in the back seat. Children must be secured separately in a carry cot, a child seat or a booster seat, depending on the child’s age and size.

    The use of safety belts is mandatory, including in the back seat. Children must be secured separately in a carry cot, a child seat or a booster seat, depending on the child’s age and size.

    It is not permitted to use a handheld mobile phone while driving.

    It is not permitted to use a handheld mobile phone while driving.

    The use of lights when driving is mandatory at all times.

    The use of lights when driving is mandatory at all times.

    Tyres must have an adequate tread depth: For summer tyres, the minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm and for winter tyres, the minimum is 3 mm.

    Tyres must have an adequate tread depth: For summer tyres, the minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm and for winter tyres, the minimum is 3 mm.

    Speed limits: unless otherwise indicated by a road sign, the maximum speed limit is 50 kph in built-up areas and 80 kph in other areas.

    Speed limits: unless otherwise indicated by a road sign, the maximum speed limit is 50 kph in built-up areas and 80 kph in other areas.

    The prescribed blood alcohol limit for driving a car in Norway is 0.2 mg/ml. Do not drive after drinking alcohol.

    The prescribed blood alcohol limit for driving a car in Norway is 0.2 mg/ml. Do not drive after drinking alcohol.

  • Parking »
    Parking is prohibited closer than five meters to a crossroad, a pedestrian crossing or a railway crossing.

    Parking is prohibited closer than five meters to a crossroad, a pedestrian crossing or a railway crossing.

    It is, or within 20 meters of either side of those.

    It is also prohibited to park at a taxi stand or a bus stop, or within 20 meters of either side of those.

    Parking is prohibited on motorways, or major roads with a speed limit higher than 50 km/h. Parking is also regulated by local regulations and traffic signs.

    Parking is prohibited on motorways, or major roads with a speed limit higher than 50 km/h. Parking is also regulated by local regulations and traffic signs.

  • Important dates for motor vehicle owners »