Confused.com Guide to Driving in Denmark
Publication Date: Sunday, October 05, 2008
Hit the Road
Denmark is so tidy and compact that even in the cities you’re rarely more than half an hour away from a pristine beach, a pine forest or a quaint fishing village.
Motorways are free to use but it’s worth paying the toll to cross the magnificent Oresund bridge, the world's longest cable-stayed bridge linking Denmark and Sweden. A one-way trip costs DKK250 (DKK520 with a caravan).
The Strandvejen, the coastal road between Copenhagen and Helsingor, offers sensational views across the sea to Sweden. Must-sees en route include the stunning Modern Art Museum in Louisiana and buildings in Klampenborg designed by the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen.
- All car passengers must wear seatbelts if fitted
- Children under 13 cannot sit in the front unless in a suitable baby/child/booster seat. Children under 3 years old or less than 1.35m high are not allowed in a car unless in an approved child seat/restraint system appropriate to their size. If using a rear-facing child seat in the front, passenger side airbags must be deactivated
- Fines for speeding and drink driving are issued on the spot
- Buses always have priority
- Motorcyclists must dip their headlights during the day and wear crash helmets (including passenger)
| Standard Speed Limits | |
|---|---|
| Urban Areas | 50kmh |
| Outside Urban Areas | 80kmh or 90kmh (check signage) |
| Motorways | 110kmh or 130kmh (check signage) |
When waiting at a level crossing you should switch off your headlights and use only sidelights.
Parking can be a challenge in Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus and Aalborg. If there are no meters, buy a parking disk from a petrol station, post office, bank or tourist office.
| Did You Know...? |
| If the weather is wet or slushy in Denmark you must slow down to avoid splashing other road users. |
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