Driving Abroad – Norway – Car Insurance

Norway has some of the strictest laws on drink driving in the whole of Europe. The government has set the drink drive limit at 10mg meaning that even a single mouthful of alcohol could put you over the national limit. If your reading exceeds 20mg then you our likely to face prison, harsh but right for its reason of being enforced. Speed limits are also monitored heavily by the authorities who will issue heavy on-the-spot fines if you are caught.

Sights worth Stopping For

Taking a trip along the Atlantic Road from Kristiansund to Bergen is a must! Along this route you will get to take in some of Norway’s most amazing scenery as well as see a number of different ship wrecks across the coastal line.

Laws of Norwegian Roads

All car passengers must wear seatbelts at all times.
Children under the age of 4 cannot travel in a car, unless seated in an approved child seat that is appropriate to their height and weight. Passengers over the age of 4 years must be seated in a booster seat or seatbelt appropriate to their height and weight.
When travelling through the mountains, vehicles travelling downhill have the right of way at all times.
You must display a GB sticker even if you have EU plates because Norway is not a part of the EU.
Dipped headlights must be used by all vehicles during the day.
Motorcyclists must wear a crash helmet at all times. This includes any passengers.

Standard Speed Limits

Urban Areas – 50 Km/h (30 mph)
Outside Urban Areas – 80 Km/h (50 mph)
Motorways – 90 Km/h (55 mph)

Tips from the Locals

Ferry companies that sail directly to Norway from the UK will all provide you with free anti-dazzle headlight stickers.
When at the mouth of tunnels, do take extra care as sheep and reindeer are renowned for gathering at the exits because of the warm air coming out of the tunnel and can sometimes wander onto the road.

When filling up your tank at petrol stations you may notice a red-coded diesel. DO NOT use this diesel if you are running a diesel car. This type of fuel is only meant for farmyard vehicles and could do damage to your vehicle.

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