General Information

About roads, speed limits, mandatory car equipment, and some traffic rule requirements. In the sections below, you can read more detailed information about toll roads, gasoline prices, parking, speed limits, etc.

	payment for using roads is not required, except for the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel
	urban area – 50 km/h outside urban area (gravel) – 80 km/h outside urban area (asphalt) – 90 km/h dipped beam is mandatory at all times
	maximum blood alcohol level 0.5 ‰ talking on the phone while driving is prohibited
	winter tires are mandatory from November 1st to April 14th, chains are allowed only on snow or ice, studded tires are allowed from November 1st to April 14th
	mandatory equipment: emergency stop sign
	seat belts are mandatory for all passengers child seat/booster is mandatory for children up to 15 years old and with a height up to 150 cm

Toll Roads

No tolls are required for road usage, except for passage through the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel.

Passage through Vaðlaheiðargöng Tunnel

Vaðlaheiðargöng is a toll tunnel located in northern Iceland along Highway 1, east of Akureyri, running between Eyjafjörður and Fnjóskadalur. It spans 7.4 kilometers and replaces a 21-kilometer stretch of Route 1, including the Víkurskarð Pass, which is often closed in winter. The tunnel shortens the distance between Akureyri and Húsavík by 16 kilometers. It is the only toll road in Iceland.

Vaðlaheiðargöng Tunnel on Google Maps

	Vehicle Type	Tariff
	Cars (with trailer) weighing up to 3.5 tons	1990 ISK (€ 13.45)
	Vehicles from 3.5 to 7.5 tons	2800 ISK (€ 18.93)

Payment Methods

Payment must be made 24 hours before or within 24 hours after passing through the tunnel. This can be done online on the website https://www.veggjald.is/en or by downloading the mobile application from this site. It's worth noting that discounts are available for frequent trips, such as 10, 50, and more.

For more information on toll rates, visit the Vaðlaheiðargöng Tunnel website.

Features of Roads in Iceland

Beginning of Gravel Road Sign in Iceland, Reduce Speed to 80 km/h

Iceland has many roads with gravel surfaces. When transitioning from paved to gravel road, it's advisable to reduce speed to maintain control of the vehicle.

Gravel roads are often narrow, so exercise caution when encountering oncoming traffic, and keep as far to the right as possible.

Blind Hill Sign in Iceland

Exercise caution when approaching blind hills, especially when lanes are undivided, and visibility beyond the hill is limited.

One-Lane Bridge and One-Lane Tunnel Signs in Iceland

One-lane bridges and tunnels are encountered. The rule of passage is that the closer a vehicle is to the bridge, the more right of way it has. However, it's better to stop and try to understand the intentions of the other driver.

Speed Limits

Standard speed limits in Iceland (unless otherwise indicated on signs).

Cars and motorcycles:

• Within built-up areas – 50 km/h
• Outside built-up areas (gravel) – 80 km/h
• Outside built-up areas (asphalt) – 90 km/h

Cars with trailers:

• Within built-up areas – 50 km/h
• Outside built-up areas (gravel) – 80 km/h
• Outside built-up areas (asphalt) – 80 km/h

Low Beam Headlights

Low beam headlights are mandatory at all times.

Gasoline Prices in Iceland

Parking in Iceland

Parking in Reykjavik

Central Reykjavik is divided into four parking zones, each with different tariffs. Parking fees are usually charged from 09:00 to 21:00 on weekdays and Saturdays; from 10:00 to 21:00 on Sundays, with some exceptions.

Parking Tariffs in Reykjavik

Zone	Hourly Rate	Paid Hours
P1 (Red and Pink)	600 ISK (€ 4.05)	Mon-Sat 09:00-21:00 Sun 10:00-21:00
P2 (Blue)	220 ISK (€ 1.48)	Mon-Sat 09:00-21:00 Sun 10:00-21:00
P3 (Green)	220 ISK (€ 1.48) - first 2 hours 65 ISK (€ 0.44) - subsequent	Mon-Fri 09:00-21:00
P4 (Orange)	220 ISK (€ 1.48)	Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00

During some public holidays, parking within zones is also free. On these days, you will not be charged when attempting to pay for a parking space, regardless of whether you use a regular parking meter or a mobile app.

Many parking details can be found on Reykjavik's website.

Parking in Akureyri

Akureyri, also known as the capital of North Iceland, is the second largest city in Iceland. Like in Reykjavik, there are paid parking zones in the city center, and most parking spaces on the outskirts of the city are free. Parts of the zones have a maximum parking time of 2 hours, so you need to check the information on road signs.

Zone	Hourly Rate
P1 (Pink)	200 ISK (€ 1.35)
P2 (Blue)	100 ISK (€ 0.67)

Parking Near Tourist Places

Most parking lots near tourist spots are free. However, we strongly recommend always looking out for any signs indicating any fees. As Iceland builds more infrastructure and service buildings, sometimes landowners decide to charge for services. Payment can be made with both bank cards and through a special website. For example, places like Fagradalsfjall volcano, Skaftafell, Reykjanes lighthouse use the Parka app, but there are also cashiers on the parking lots for payment.

Some places still operate on an honor system, and you will find cash boxes to pay for services on-site. This is probably the only place where you cannot pay by card, so it's good to have cash or coins.

Insurance

For traveling abroad, a Green Card insurance policy is mandatory. Policies are valid for 15 days, 1 month, 2 months, etc. monthly up to 1 year.
We also recommend having a medical insurance policy insurance abroad.
And to drive on the territory of Ukraine, you need to have a valid motor vehicle policy.

Calculation of insurance cost

Stay abroad:

15 days 1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months

Green Card Price:

1002 UAH

Order a policy

You can check the validity of the Green Card policy through the service of the Motor and Transport Bureau of Ukraine:
Checking the validity of the policy Green card

Mandatory Equipment

Equipment that must be in the car:

Emergency stop sign

Recommended Equipment:

	First aid kit
	Fire extinguisher
	Spare bulbs

Winter Tires, Studded Tires, Chains

	Winter and summer tires are allowed throughout the year. Requirements for tires in winter or summer differ in tread depth. In winter, the tread depth must be at least 3 mm. The use of winter tires (with a tread depth of at least 3 mm) in Iceland is mandatory from November 1 to April 14 (dates may vary depending on the season).
	Snow chains are allowed to be used under appropriate weather conditions.
	Studded tires are allowed to be used from November 1 to April 14. Local authorities may extend this period.