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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 breathalyser tests (both alcohol and other substances), behaviour in traffic and the use of protective equipment such as safety belts, child seats etc. Violations of the Norwegian Road Traffic Act, such as speeding or driving under the influence, can lead to serious penalties such as fines, confiscation of driving licences and, in more serious cases, imprisonment.

Minor offences and traffic violations are punished in different ways:

Penalty charges/infringement fine

For example failure to use a safety belt, using a mobile telephone, illegal parking etc. The penalty charge is payable within three weeks.

Fixed penalties

Imposed when the driver admits to the offence or violation on the spot. The person is not reported to the police. For example: speeding, driving in the wrong direction in a one-way-street etc. The penalty charge is payable within three weeks.

Penalty notice

In the case of more serious offences, the driver is fined and reported to the police. For example: excessive speeding, driving through a red light, dangerous overtaking, if the vehicle is hazardous to traffic etc. In the event of a conviction, the person in question receives the judgment and a bank giro by post.

Unconditional/suspended prison sentences

For particularly serious offences. For example: driving under the influence, causing injury to another person as a result of speeding etc. Tried in the courts and subject to fines.

Disqualification from driving

The police can disqualify a driver in the event of reckless driving or very serious offences: driving under the influence, speeding, collisions, traffic accidents.

 

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In case of a traffic accident

  • If you are involved in a traffic accident, you must stop and give assistance and help to secure the scene.
  • Persons involved in a traffic accident have a duty to supply their name, address and licence number.
  • In the event of a death or serious injury, the police must be alerted using the emergency telephone number 112. Vehicles involved in such accidents must only be moved with the consent of the police.

Rules and regulations

  • 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.