Toll roads in Norway? How to buy a vignette in Norway? Fines in Norway? Parking in Norway? Autostrada in Norway? Toll tunnels in Norway? Ferries in Norway? We have collected answers to all these questions for you in this article.
Roads in Norway
The length of Norway’s public highway network is 93,870 km. Of them, 75,754 km are paved. The length of highways is 664 km.
Toll Motorways in Norway
There are 45 toll roads in Norway. Electronic barriers are installed on 25 of them, which can be used, in particular, by foreign tourists.
Map of toll roads in Norway
Plots with special payment in Norway
Tariffs for entering the city center
Entrance to the center of some cities in Norway is paid.
Tariffs for entering the city center in Norway for 2024:
| City | Vehicle | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 3.5 tons | up to 3.5 t (peak hour) | more than 3.5 tons | over 3.5 t (peak hour) | |
| Ash Island | NOK 41 (€ 3.60) | NOK 3.60 (€ 3.60) | NOK 69 (€ 6.00) | NOK 69 (€ 6.00) |
| Bergen | NOK 28 (€ 2.40) | NOK 5.00 (€ 5.00) | NOK 80 (€ 7.00) | NOK 140 (€12) |
| Kristiansand | NOK 16 (€ 1.40) | NOK 2.10 (€ 2.10) | NOK 33 (€ 2.90) | NOK 50 (€ 4.30) |
| Nord-Jæren | NOK 25 (€ 2.20) | NOK 2.20 (€ 2.20) | NOK 62 (€ 5.40) | NOK 62 (€ 5.40) |
| Led | NOK 36 (€ 3.10) | NOK 3.10 (€ 3.10) | NOK 64 (€ 5.60) | NOK 64 (€ 5.60) |
| Gjesdal | NOK 64 (€ 5.60) | NOK 5.60 (€ 5.60) | NOK 84 (€ 7.30) | NOK 84 (€ 7.30) |
| Haugaland | NOK 13 (€ 1.10) | NOK 1.10 (€ 1.10) | NOK 21 (€ 1.80) | NOK 21 (€ 1.80) |
| The kvamma package | NOK 26 (€ 2.30) | NOK 2.30 (€ 2.30) | NOK 34 (€ 3.00) | NOK 34 (€ 3.00) |
| Nordhordland package | NOK 21 (€ 1.80) | NOK 1.80 (€ 1.80) | NOK 33 (€ 2.90) | NOK 33 (€ 2.90) |
* – in peak hours (06:30-08:59 and 14:30-16:59) the tariff is higher.
There is no charge for entering the city center by motorcycle.
Tariffs for travel across the Svinesund bridge
Svinesund Bridge is an arch bridge spanning the Ide Fjord of Svinesund Bay on the border between Sweden and Norway. The bridge is part of the highway Oslo – Gothenburg. The total length of the bridge is 704 m. It has 2 traffic lanes in each direction.
From March 15, 2021, the Svinesund Bridge will be free for all vehicles.
Payment methods
There are several ways to pay for tolls in Norway. You can choose any of them which is more convenient for you.
Visitors Payment
If you plan to stay in Norway for less than three months, it is recommended to use the Visitors Payment system. With the help of this system, you can automatically pay for roads.
- Register a credit card (VISA or MasterCard) on the Visitors Payment site. You decide for yourself how long the contract will be valid. The maximum duration of the agreement is three months.
- No additional device is required. When you drive through toll areas, the number plate is photographed and the amount is deducted from the prepaid bill.
- You can drive without stopping in the lane on which there is an AutoPASS sign.
- You can go immediately after registration. You can register in advance or up to 3 days after passing the first toll section.
AutoPASS in Norway
AutoPASS is another way to pay tolls in Norway. It is suitable if you plan to stay in Norway for more than three months.
To receive an AutoPASS pass, you must have an AutoPASS contract and a special electronic AutoPASS On-Board Unit (OBU), which is installed on the inside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror.
To get an AutoPASS pass, you must:
- Sign a contract with one of the companies that works with EFC systems.
- A NOK 200 (€17) deposit must be paid for the AutoPASS electronic device.
More details on the website www.autopass.no
Manual payment
Those who do not have an AutoPASS or Visitors Payment electronic pass must pay the fare at the checkpoints in the window marked “Mynt/Coin” or “Manuell”. The fare is paid either manually or in a machine that accepts coins. Only Norwegian coins are accepted for payment. Credit cards are accepted at most points.
In places where automatic toll booths are installed, you can drive through without stopping or making a payment, but within a few months you will be sent a bill for payment.
Parking in Norway
On weekdays, parking on the streets of the city is paid, as well as in most parking lots. No payment is required unless expressly stated.
The most common system used in Norway is automated parking (P-automated). To use this system, you must first park your car, then get out and buy a parking ticket at the nearest P-machine (a rectangular gray machine that accepts 1, 5, 10 and 20 kroner coins or credit cards). Then you need to put the coupon on the instrument panel under the windshield.
Garages (P-hus) are also common in cities. When entering the garage, a coupon is taken, and payment is made at the machine when leaving the garage.
Road map of Norway
Roads of Norway in winter
Some roads in Norway are closed in winter. Roads may be closed for varying periods depending on weather conditions.
Approximate period of closure of certain sections of roads in Norway:
| Route | Area | Closed |
|---|---|---|
| E69 | Skarsvag – North Cape | October – April |
| Fv. 13 | Gaularfjellet | December – May |
| Fv. 51 | Valdresflya | December – April |
| Fv. 55 | Sognefjellet | November – May |
| Fv. 63 | Geiranger – Langvatn | November – May |
| Fv. 63 | Trollstigen | October – May |
| Fv. 243 | Aurland – Erdal | November – June |
| Fv. 252 | Tyin – Eidsbugarden | October – June |
| Fv. 258 | Old Strynefjellsveg | October – June |
| Fv. 337 | Broke – Suleskard | November – May |
| Fv. 341 | Smelror – Hamningsberg | November – May |
| Fv. 355 | Melfjellet | November – May |
| Fv. 520 | Breiborg – Røldal | November – June |
| Fv. 886 | Jarfjordfjellet | November – May |
It is recommended to check the weather forecast before going on a trip to the mountains. For more detailed information, contact the Road Information Service at 175 (+47 815 48 991 from abroad). The service works 24 hours a day.
Basic rules of the road in Norway
Speed limits in Norway
Standard speed limits in Norway (unless otherwise indicated on signs).
Cars and motorcycles:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 80 km/h
- on the highway – 100 km/h
Cars with a trailer:
- in the settlement – 50 km/h
- outside the settlement – 80 km/h
- on the highway – 80 km/h
The speed limit in residential areas is no higher than 30 km/h. Pay attention to “lying down policemen”, they are not always marked with traffic signs.
It is prohibited to drive vehicles on highways, the speed of which does not exceed 40 km/h according to the technical characteristics. In case of violation a fine of NOK 1,700 (€ 148).
In 2014, there were 8 sections of roads in Norway where the maximum permitted speed was raised to 110 km/h.
- E18 Kopstad – Gulli
- E18 Langåker — Bommestad
- E18 Sky – Langgangen
- E18Gulli — Langåker
- E18 Oak – Kopstad
- E6 Ås – Mosseporten
- E6 Årvoll v/Moss — Solli nord
- E6 Årum v/Sarpsborg – toll station v/Svinesund
The maximum speed on these sections may be reduced in bad weather conditions (heavy rain, snow, ice). The length of each of these areas is about 80 km.
These areas are located on both sides of Oslo Bay. Their location can be seen on the map above.
Alcohol
Maximum permissible blood alcohol level in Norway 0.2 ‰.
If the blood alcohol level is between 0.21 ‰ and 0.5 ‰, the fine will be from NOK 6,000 (€ 521).< /span>
If the blood alcohol level exceeds 0.5‰, the fine will be from NOK 10,000 (€ 869), as well as possible imprisonment (depending on the blood alcohol level).
Low light
Dipped beam is mandatory in Norway 24 hours a day all year round.
The fine is NOK 2,600 (€226).
Transportation of children in Norway
Children under 135 cm tall can travel only when using appropriate child restraint systems appropriate for their weight.
Children taller than 135 cm can use a normal seat belt, but for children up to 150 cm a booster seat is recommended.
Children under the age of three should not be transported in vehicles that are not equipped with seat belts. Children over the age of three should not be transported in the front seat of a car that is not equipped with seat belts.
It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that passengers under the age of 15 wear seat belts.
The fine is NOK 2,300 (€200).
Safety belts
Use of seat belts in Norway is mandatory for front and rear passengers.
The fine is NOK 1,700 (€148) for each unseated passenger, including the driver.
Talking on the phone while driving in Norway
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 NOK 1,700 (€148).
Fines in Norway
Fines can be paid directly to the police officer at the scene of the violation. In case of illegal parking, the police can impose a fine on the spot or tow the car to a fine parking lot.
Fines for violating traffic rules in Norway:
| Violation | Fines (NOK) |
|---|---|
| Incorrect use of the turn signal | 2,600 (€226) |
| Movement on sidewalks or bicycle paths | 4,200 (€365) |
| Traffic in the opposite direction on a one-way street | 5,500 (€478) |
| Driving in a lane intended for public transport | 5,500 (€478) |
| Violation of overtaking rules | 6,800 (€ 591) |
| Ignoring requests to give way | 6,800 (€ 591) |
| Passing through a traffic light prohibition signal | 6,800 (€ 591) |
| Failure to keep the distance to the vehicle in front | 6,800 (€ 591) |
Fines for speeding are among the highest in Europe. There is no permissible speed limit. This means that if you exceed the speed limit by even 1 km/h, you can be fined.Penalties for speeding in Norway (NOK):
| Speeding | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| up to 5 km/year | 800 (€70) | 800 (€70) | 800 (€70) |
| 6 – 10 km/year | 2,100 (€182) | 2,100 (€182) | 2,100 (€182) |
| 11 – 15 km/year | 3,800 (€330) | 3,400 (€ 295) | 3,400 (€ 295) |
| 16 – 20 km/year | 5,500 (€478) | 4,700 (€408) | 4,700 (€408) |
| 21 – 25 km/year | 8,500 (€738) | 6,400 (€ 556) | 6,400 (€ 556) |
| 26 – 30 km/year | † | 8,500 (€738) | 8,500 (€738) |
| 31 – 35 km/year | † | 10,200 (€886) | 10,200 (€886) |
| 36 – 40 km/year | † | † | 10,650 (€925) |
† – if the upper speed limit for this limit is exceeded – the driver’s license is taken away and possible imprisonment, which can be replaced by community service.
Radar speed measurement error:
- up to 100 km/year – 3 km/year
- over 100 km/h – 3%
Useful Information
Fuel prices in Norway
In Norway, unleaded petrol (95 and 98) and diesel are available. Gas filling stations (LPG) are available (more than 100).
The most common type of adapter used at gas stations is Dutch bayonet. At some gas stations you can find Dish.
Average prices for all types of fuel according to Statoil data as of 16.12.2023 :
- Lead-free 95 — NOK 21.35 (€ 1,855)
- Lead-free 98 — NOK 23.15 (€ 2,011)
- Diesel — NOK 20.68 (€ 1,796)
- LPG — NOK 13.35 (€ 1,160)
Emergency numbers in Norway
- The only emergency number is 112
- Fire service – 110
- Police – 112
- Emergency medical assistance – 113
Mandatory equipment
Equipment that necessary to have in a car in Norway:
- Emergency stop sign – for vehicles with more than two wheels
- Reflective Vest – You must have a reflective vest to be used in the event of an emergency stop. Foreign drivers can be fined only if they drive a car with Norwegian license plates.
Winter equipment
Winter tires
Although there is no mandatory requirement to use winter tires in Norway, it is strongly discouraged to use summer tires in winter conditions because . they do not provide sufficient adhesion to the surface.
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.
For vehicles with a total weight of more than 3.5 tons, the use of winter tires is mandatory and more serious requirements are imposed on them.
Studded tires
Studded tires in Norway are allowed to be used between November 1 and the first Sunday after Easter. Cars with studded tires are subject to an entry fee to Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim (NOK 30 (€2.6) per day, < a i=3>NOK 400 (€35) per month and NOK 1,200 (€104) for a year). The fine for violating this provision is 750 (€ 65).
In the three northern counties of Nordland, Troms and Finnmark, studded tires are allowed from October 15 to May 1.
It is allowed to use studded tires or chains outside these dates if road conditions (ice on the road) require it.
Anti-slip chains
Snow chains are essential in Norway if there is a chance of driving on snowy or icy roads. Checks are often carried out at the border.
Recommended equipment and other rules
For foreign drivers in Norway, it is recommended to equip their cars with a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher and a set of spare lamps.
Vehicles towing a trailer must be equipped with special rear-view mirrors. Mirrors must be marked with the letter E.
The use of radar detectors in Norway is prohibited. If used, a fine of up to NOK 10,000 (€869) and confiscation of the device itself.