General Information

Information about roads, speed limits, mandatory car equipment, and some rules of the road. More detailed information about toll roads, petrol costs, parking, speed limits, etc., can be found in the sections below.

	Payment for roads based on the distance traveled at special control points and through electronic payment systems.
	In populated areas – 50 km/h Outside populated areas – 80 km/h Motorway – 100 km/h Dipped headlights are mandatory at all times.
	Maximum alcohol level 0.2 ‰ Talking on the phone while driving is prohibited.
	Winter tires are not mandatory but recommended, Chains are necessary on snow or ice, Studded tires are allowed from November 1 to the first Sunday after Easter.
	Mandatory equipment: Emergency stop sign, Reflective vest.
	Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers. Child seats/boosters are mandatory for children under 150 cm.

Toll Roads

Roads in Norway are paid based on the distance traveled, and the payment depends on the category of the vehicle. Of the 45 toll roads, 25 have electronic barriers that can be used by foreign tourists.

All foreign and domestic vehicles must pay road tolls in Norway.

Map of Toll Roads in Norway

Payment Methods for Roads in Norway

This applies to all vehicles weighing up to 3500 kg. The country provides three payment options:

AutoPASS

Sign an agreement with a toll service provider and get a payment tag (special device).

• You receive a payment tag that needs to be installed on the inside of the car's windshield.
• You receive discounted rates for passage (for vehicles up to 3500 kg).
• The correct toll will be deducted based on the environmental data of your car (i.e., diesel, petrol, zero emissions, etc.).
• You will have different payment options depending on which toll service provider you register with. Common options include an invoice and a credit card.

If you choose this option, you should select one of the toll service providers listed here: https://www.autopass.no/en/user/contact-a-toll-service-provider/. The toll service provider will also register the environmental data of your car when you sign a user agreement.

It is not possible to obtain a payment tag for a passenger car at Norwegian border crossings. Toll tags are available at the border only for heavy vehicles over 3500 kg.

Epass24

Register an account with Epass24 without a tag.

• You will be charged for passage at each toll station (no one-hour rule).
• You will not receive any discounts on toll fees.
• You will not receive reduced toll rates applied to zero-emission vehicles.
• You can receive electronic invoices to view them anywhere.
• You will receive invoices faster than if you choose option 3.
• The correct toll will be deducted based on the environmental data of your vehicle running on fossil fuels, provided that you also separately register the environmental data of your car at www.autopass.no/ed.
• You have the option to pay by invoice or credit card.

If you choose this option, you must register on the website www.epass24.com.

No Action

Drive without taking any action. With this option:

• You will be charged for passage at each toll station (no one-hour rule).
• You will not receive any discounts on toll fees.
• There will be no monthly payment limit (no monthly payment limit).
• You will not receive reduced toll rates applied to zero-emission vehicles.
• The highest tariff for your vehicle class will be charged. However, to charge the correct toll, you can register your car's environmental data at www.autopass.no/ed without a user account.
• The vehicle owner will receive invoices from Epass24 with payment options via bank or credit card.

You choose this option without taking any action.

More details can be found in English on the Autopass website: https://www.autopass.no/en/user/foreign-vehicles/

Entry to the center of some Norwegian cities is subject to a fee. Entry fees to city centers in 2023:

City	Vehicle
	Up to 3.5 t	Up to 3.5 t (rush hours)	Over 3.5 t (EURO-6)	Over 3.5 t (rush hours) (EURO-6)
Oslo / Bærum	29 NOK (2.50 €)	35 NOK (3 €)	91 NOK (7.70 €)	108 NOK (9.20 €)
Kristiansand	16 NOK (1.40 €)	24 NOK (2.05 €)	26 NOK (2.20 €)	40 NOK (3.40 €)
Nord Jæren	25 NOK (2.10 €)	25 NOK (2.10 €)	62 NOK (5.30 €)	62 NOK (5.30 €)

* - Rush hours (06:30-09:00 and 14:30-17:00), higher tariff applies.
Motorcycle travel to the city center is free.

All detailed rates can be viewed on the following websites:
Oslo: https://www.fjellinjen.no/bompenger/takster
Kristiansand: https://ferde.no/en/toll-stations-and-prices/kristiansand
Nord Jæren: https://ferde.no/en/toll-stations-and-prices/nord-jaeren
Other cities: https://ferde.no/en/toll-stations-and-prices

Sections with Special Payment

Svinesund Bridge (E6 highway)

The Svinesund Bridge is an arch bridge spanning the Iddefjord in the Svinesund strait, marking the border between Sweden and Norway. The bridge is part of the E6 road from Oslo to Gothenburg, with a total length of 704 meters and two lanes in each direction.

	Vehicle Type	Toll Cost
	Motorcycle	0
	Passenger Car	20 NOK (1.70 €)
	Vehicles over 3.5 tons	100 NOK (8.50 €)

Bridge location on Google Maps: Svinesund Bridge

Closure of Highways in Norway in Winter

Some highways in Norway close during winter. They may be closed for various periods depending on the weather.
The list of closed roads can be found on the website: https://www.vegvesen.no/trafikkinformasjon/reiseinformasjon/fjelloverganger/#/

Speed Limits

Standard speed limits in Norway (unless otherwise indicated by road signs).

Cars, motorcycles:

• In populated areas – 50 km/h
• Outside populated areas – 80 km/h
• On motorways – 100 km/h

Cars with trailers:

• In populated areas – 50 km/h
• Outside populated areas – 80 km/h
• On motorways – 80 km/h

Minimum allowed speed on motorways – 40 km/h

Dipped Headlights

Dipped headlights are mandatory throughout the year, 24 hours a day.

Cost of Petrol in Norway

Parking in Norway

On weekdays, street parking in cities is usually paid, as well as in most parking lots. Payment is not required unless explicitly stated.
The most common system used in Norway is automated parking (P-automat). To use this system, you first need to park your car, then exit and purchase a parking ticket at the nearest P-automat (rectangular gray machine that accepts coins of 1, 5, 10, and 20 kroner or credit cards). Then, place the ticket on the dashboard under the windshield.
Garages (P-hus) are also common in cities. Upon entering a garage, a ticket is taken, and payment is made at the machine when leaving the garage.

Parking in Oslo

In Oslo, street parking is usually municipal, while parking lots are typically private. Parking lots can be both private and municipal.

Municipal (Public) Parking

Municipal parking is divided into zones with different prices and time restrictions. In the city center, parking is usually paid from Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 8 pm. Outside these hours, it is usually free. There are several free and paid zones on streets outside the city center. Payment methods typically include coins, credit cards, and the Bil i Oslo app.

According to the mobile app, prices range from 83 NOK (7.05 €) in the city center to 36 NOK (3.06 €) further from the center.

Private Parking

Parking in private garages, parking lots, and spaces requires ongoing payment. Most of them belong to TimePark, OnePark, Q-Park, or EuroPark.

More information can be found on the website: https://www.oslo.kommune.no/english

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 required to have in the car:

	Emergency stop sign
	Reflective vest – a reflective vest is mandatory for anyone exiting the car, during the day(!) or at night in case of a stop or accident. The vest should be inside the car, not in the trunk.

Recommended equipment to have in the car:

	Fire extinguisher
	Spare bulbs

Winter Tires, Studded Tires, Chains

	Winter tires are not mandatory, but during the winter, the tread depth must be at least 3.5 mm, and in the summer, not less than 1.6 mm.
	Chains are necessary on road sections covered with snow or ice. There may be checks at the border to see if you have chains.
	Studded tires are allowed from November 1 to the first Sunday after Easter. Vehicles equipped with studded tires incur a fee for entering Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim (NOK 30 (€ 2.6) per day, NOK 400 (€ 34) per month, and NOK 1,200 (€ 103) per year). In the northern districts of Nordland, Troms, and Finnmark, studded tires are allowed from October 15 to May 1. If the road is covered with snow and ice, studded tires and chains are allowed outside these dates.