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Rules and regulations in Norway
Rules and regulations in Norway
Rules and regulations in the traffic are generally the same as in the rest of Europe. Foreign visitors should be aware that police controls are common and that fines are very high, and should take special note of the following rules:
The give way rule is universal. On roads without the "Yellow Diamond" sign, all traffic from your right hand side has the right of way; you must yield to traffic from any road to your right, except from private areas such as parking lots.
Buses have priority when leaving a bus stop and the speed limit is 60 km/h or less. Trains, trams and light rail have right of way even from the left hand side.
Quite a few roads are not wide enough for two cars to meet. Blue signs with a large M indicates a passing point.
Headlights are mandatory even during daylight.
An EN standard hazard waistcoat is required in the vehicle, reachable from the drivers seat.
Pedestrians have the right of way at all marked crossings with no traffic lights. You are required to stop even if the pedestrian is not yet in the crossing, only showing intention to cross. You may be severely fined and your driver's licence may be suspended if you don't. This rule is strictly enforced.
The general speed limit is 80 km/h in the country side and on motorways, and 50 km/h in urban areas. Note that there are no specific rules for change of speed limit (as in some other countries) when driving conditions change. The driver is expected to adjust speed downward to a safe level in for instance fog, heavy rain or snow.
Don't drink and drive. Your blood alcohol concentration must not exceed 0.2 ‰. One small beer can be enough. This rule is strictly enforced and violators risk a huge fine, a long (or even indefinite) suspension of the driver's licence and prison time.
On typical Norwegian two-lane road with a narrow shoulder, overtaking is only allowed on long straightaways with plenty visibility. Overtake only if really necessary, consider alternatives like taking a short break.
Using one's horn vehicle horn is considered impolite and may result in a fine unless used for an emergency.
Right turn on red is illegal.
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