Toll roads in Denmark? How to buy a vignette in Denmark? Fines in Denmark? Parking in Denmark? Autostrada in Denmark? We have collected answers to all these questions for you in this article.
The length of Denmark’s public highway network is 74,558 km. All roads in Denmark are paved. The length of highways is 1,205 km.
Toll Motorways in Denmark
There are no tolls in Denmark. Only the Storebæltsforbindelsen (Great Belt Bridge) and Øresundsbron (Öresund Bridge) bridges are tolled.
Plots with special payment
The Great Belt Bridge
The Great Belt Bridge is a suspension bridge in Denmark that crosses the strait of the same name and connects the islands of Funen and Zealand. The Velikiy Belt Bridge is 18 km long. Car traffic on the bridge is four-lane.
Travel rates for 2024
| Vehicle | Tariff (DKK) | Тариф (EUR 1 ) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycles up to 3 m | 140 | 19 | |
| Motorcycles with a trailer up to 6 m | 270 | 36 | |
| Cars up to 3 m long (Smart and Toyota iQ) | 140 | 19 | |
| Cars with/without trailer length from 3 to 6 m | 270 | 36 | |
| Cars with/without trailer longer than 6 m | 410 | 55 | |
| Motorhome up to 6 m long and total weight up to 3.5 t; Van up to 6 m long | 270 | 36 | |
| A motorhome with a length of more than 6 m and a total weight of up to 3.5 t; A van with a length of up to 6 m and a height of less than 2.7 m | 410 | 55 | |
| A motorhome with a length of up to 10 m and a total weight of more than 3.5 t; A van with a length of up to 6 m and a height of more than 2.7 m | 605 | 82 |
[1] prices in euros are for information only and may be adjusted according to exchange rate fluctuations.
If you pass through the toll station without paying, you will be fined DKK 600 (€80).
Payment methods
The Velikiy Belt bridge toll station, located in Khalskov, has 12 westbound lanes and 10 eastbound lanes.
In order to make it easier to choose the right strip, they have different colors:
Yellow bars: Manual payment
This lane accepts card, cash or BroBizz ® payments. The lanes are maintained by the operator and are intended for all types of vehicles. They are located on the right.
The following currencies are accepted for payment (only banknotes):
- Danish Kroner (DKK)
- Euro (EUR)
- Swedish Krona (SEK)
- Norwegian kroner (NOK)
The calculation is based on the current exchange rate. The statement is issued in Danish kroner (DKK).
Blue bars: Credit cards
Payment can be made by credit cards. A full list of credit cards can be found in the 2020 Tariffs file . These lanes are unmaintained and are in the middle.
Green bars: BroBizz
BroBizz owners can drive without stopping. Since these lines are equipped with an electronic means of fixing the passage, the barriers open automatically. BroBizz strips ® are on the left side.
Eresun bridge
The Øresund Bridge is laid across the Øresund Strait and connects the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, and the Swedish city of Malmö. The Eresun bridge has a length of 7,845 m. Car traffic on the bridge is four-lane.
Travel rates for 2024
| Vehicle | Tariff (DKK) | Tariff (EUR) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycles | 220 | 30 | |
| Cars up to 6 m long | 415 | 57 | |
| Cars up to 6 m long with a trailer. | 830 | 114 | |
| Motorhomes over 6 m long | 830 | 114 |
Payment methods
The toll station on the Eresun Bridge is equipped with different colored stripes for different payment methods and types of vehicles. Appropriate signs are placed on the road surface to help drivers choose the right lane.
Green traffic lines are used for BroBizz customers.
The blue traffic lanes are used to pay with BroKort cards, credit cards and other payment cards.
The following cards are accepted for payment: Visa, Visa Electron, Maestro, MasterCard, EuroCard, American Express, Diners Club, Dankort, Bankkort (Sparbanken), JCB, Rikskort and petrol cards from Shell, Statoil, OK/Q8, Q8, YX Energi, Uno-X Energi, Metax, Routex, DKV, UTA.
Yellow traffic lines are used for cash or iTICKETS payments and for motorcyclists.
Payment is made in Danish kroner (DKK), Swedish kroner (SEK) and Euro (EUR). Please note that the change is only issued in Danish or Swedish kroner, even if you pay in euros (EUR).
Road map of Denmark
The main traffic laws of Denmark
Speed limits in Denmark
Standard Danish speed limits (unless otherwise stated on signs).Cars and motorcycles:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 80 km/h
- on the road – 110 km/h
- on the highway – 130 km/h
Cars with a trailer:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 70 km/h
- on the road – 80 km/h
- on the highway – 80 km/h
The minimum permitted speed when driving on the highway is at least 50 km/h.
Alcohol
The maximum permissible blood alcohol level in Denmark 0.5 ‰ .
If the level of alcohol in the blood is more than 0.5 ‰ and less than 2.0 ‰, then the fine is determined by multiplying the monthly salary by the number of ppm.
Example:
with earnings of €2,500 and a blood alcohol content of 0.8 ‰, the amount of the fine will be:
€ 2,500 x 0.8 = € 2,000 .
If the level of alcohol in the blood exceeds 2.0 ‰, then deprivation of the right to drive for a period of 6 months to 1 year.
If a driver is stopped three times for driving under the influence of alcohol within 3 years, he faces confiscation of the car and imprisonment for up to 10 years.
Low light
The use of dipped beam in Denmark is mandatory 24 hours a day.
The fine for violation is DKK 1,000 (€134).
Transportation of children in Denmark
Children under 3 years of age may travel only when using appropriate child restraints appropriate for their weight. It is allowed to transport children up to 3 years old in the front seats, provided that the restraint system is installed against the direction of the car and the airbag is turned off.
It is forbidden to transport children under 3 years old in a car not equipped with seat belts.
Children from 3 years old and under 135 cm tall are not allowed to ride in the front seats. They can only travel in the back seats of the car, using appropriate child restraints suitable for their weight.
It is forbidden to transport children under 135 cm tall and children under 5 years of age (even with the use of restraint systems) on the back seat of two-wheeled motorcycles. A police officer has the right to request to measure the child’s height.
The fine for violating the rules for transporting children is DKK 2,000 (€268).
Safety belts
Seat belt use in Denmark is mandatory for front and rear passengers.
The fine is DKK 1,500 (€201).
Phoning
It is forbidden to use a telephone device that is not equipped with a technical device that allows for hands-free conversations while the vehicle is in motion.
The fine is DKK 1,500 (€201).
Glass tinting in Denmark
The degree of light transmission of the windshield in Denmark must be at least 75%, of the front side glass at least 70%.
For the rear glass, the degree of light transmission is set at the level of 40%.
Fines in Denmark
Police officers have the right to collect fines on the spot for traffic violations. If the driver refuses to pay the fine on the spot, the police take the case to court. The police have the right to detain the car until the case is heard in court.
Vehicles parked illegally can be impounded by the police at the owner’s expense.Table of fines for traffic violations in Denmark:
| Violation | Fines (DKK) |
|---|---|
| Passing through a traffic light prohibition signal | 2,000 (€ 268) |
| Failure to comply with the requirement of the traffic rules to give a signal before starting movement, rearranging, turning, U-turning or stopping | 1,000 (€ 134) |
| Failure to comply with the requirements of road signs or markings | 1,500 (€ 201) |
| Movement in the lane intended for movement in the opposite direction | 2,000 (€ 268) |
| Illegal driving in the emergency lane | 2,000 (€ 268) |
| Violation of overtaking rules | 2,000 (€ 268) |
| U-turn, reversing or stopping on the highway | 1,000 (€ 134) |
| Failure to maintain a safe distance to the vehicle moving in front | 2,000 (€ 268) |
| Violation of the rules of passage through railway crossings | 2,000 (€ 268) |
| Violation of parking rules | 1,000 (€ 134) |
| Dangerous driving (slalom) in dense traffic | 2,000 (€ 268) |
| Failure to use the emergency stop sign in the event of a breakdown | 1,000 (€ 134) |
| The sound signal does not work | 1,000 (€ 134) |
| Failure to grant the right of way | 2,000 (€ 268) |
| Exiting the intersection or crossing the carriageway in the event of a traffic jam, which forced the driver to stop, creating an obstacle for the movement of vehicles in the transverse direction | 2,000 (€ 268) |
| Leaving and stopping at a pedestrian crossing in the event of a traffic jam, which forced the driver to stop, creating an obstacle to the movement of pedestrians | 2,000 (€ 268) |
If you commit several crimes at the same time, the fines are added up. Table of fines for speeding in Denmark (DKK):
| Speeding | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| up to 9 km/year | 1,000 (€ 134) | 1,000 (€ 134) | 1,000 (€ 134) |
| from 10 to 20 km/h | 1,500 – 3,500 (€ 201-469) | 1,000 – 1,500 (€ 134-201) | 2,000 – 2,500 (€ 268-335) |
| from 21 to 30 km/h | 3,500 – 4,000 (€ 469-536) | 1,500 – 3,000 (€ 201-402) | 2,500 – 4,000 (€ 335-536) |
| from 31 to 40 km/h | 4,000 – 5,000 (€ 536-670) | 3,000 – 3,500 (€ 402-469) | 4,000 – 5,000 (€ 536-670) |
| from 41 to 50 km/h | 5,000 – 6,500 (€ 670-871) | 3,500 – 4,000 (€ 469-536) | 5,000 – 5,500 (€ 670-737) |
| from 51 to 60 km/h | deprivation of the right to manage for a period of 6 months. up to 10 years | 4,000 – 5,500 (€ 536-737) | 5,500 – 6,500 (€ 737-871) |
| from 61 to 70 km/h | 5,500 – 6,500 (€ 737-871) | 6,500 – 7,000 (€ 871-938) | |
| from 71 to 80 km/h | 6,500 – 8,500 (€ 871-1,139) | deprivation of the right to manage for a period of 6 months to 10 years | |
| from 81 km/h and above | deprivation of the right to manage for a period of 6 months to 10 years |
If speeding is recorded in the area where road works are being carried out, the amount of the fine is doubled.
If your annual income does not exceed DKK 167,700 (€ 22,480 in 2018), then you can halve the amount of the fine. To do this, it is necessary to submit the relevant documents to the police within 30 days from the date indicated in the receipt.
Useful Information
Fuel prices in Denmark
Unleaded petrol (92, 95 and 98) and diesel are available in Denmark. There is no leaded gasoline. There is a limited number of filling stations (LPG).
Average prices for all types of fuel according to Q8 data as of 2023-12-04 :
- Lead-free 95 – DKK 13,290 (€ 1,783)
- Lead-free 98 – DKK 14,290 (€ 1,917)
- Diesel – DKK 12,390 (€ 1,662)
On the territory of the country, it is allowed to carry gasoline in canisters in a car.
Emergency numbers in Denmark
- The European emergency number is 112
Mandatory equipment
Equipment that must be in the car:
- Emergency stop sign
Requirements for the equipment that must be in the car in different European countries.
Winter equipment
Winter tires
The use of winter tires is not mandatory in Denmark, but it is recommended to install them in cold temperatures.
Tire tread depth should be at least 3 mm in the winter season and 1.6 mm in the summer season, regardless of the type of tire.
Any non-compliance with the rules regarding the use of tires is punishable by a fine of DKK 1,000 (€ 134).
Studded tires
The use of studded tires in Denmark is allowed from October 1 to April 15. They must be installed on all wheels. There are no specific speed limits for vehicles equipped with studded tires.
Anti-slip chains
Snow chains are only allowed to be used if the road is completely covered with snow or ice.
Recommended equipment and other rules
It is recommended to equip your cars with a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. It is also recommended to use a reflective vest if you need to get out of the vehicle in an emergency.
The use of radar detectors is prohibited .