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Speed limits
Cities and urban areas
Country roads Motorways
* 50 km/h
** 80 km/h
*** 80/90/100/110 km/h
Lights
The use of dipped beams or daytime running lights mandatory at all times.
Blood alcohol limit
The permissible blood alcohol limit is 0.02 per cent. If you drive with a blood alcohol content exceeding this limit, your driving licence may be confiscated, a fine may be imposed or you may even be imprisoned You may also be banned from driving in Norway.
Safety belts
Use of safety belts is mandatory at all times.
Warning sign in case of breakdown
* 30 km/h in many urban areas
** The speed limit on country roads may also be
set to 60 or 70 in built-up areas
*** The speed limit for motor vehicles over 3500 kg,
except for some buses, is 80 km/h in Norway even if a higher speed is signposted.
Fines
On-the-spot fines can be imposed by the police, who can also confiscate your driving licence. The size of the fine varies according to the severity of the offence.
Give way
You have to give way to traffic from the right. Main roads are normally priority roads. If a main road runs through a city or town, you may have to give way to traffic from local roads. This is indicated by the sign “slutt på forkjørsveg” [end of priority road].
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Turn on your emergency lights! If it is dark,
turn your lights down to parking lights. This is important so that you yourself can be seen! All vehicles must have at least one warning tri- angle and one reflective tabard.
If a vehicle has stopped in a location where it could endanger or hinder other road users and you do not move it to a suitable location straight away, you must warn other road users. The warning triangle must be placed at a reasonable distance from the vehicle, if possible at least 150 metres away so that other motorists can see it in time.
You must always wear a reflective tabard when outside your vehicle in the event of a breakdown.
Sign indicating a priority road
Priority road
End of priority road
Idling
You must not leave your engine to idle unnecessarily.
Diesel
The use of dyed diesel (low tax fuel) is not permitted in buses, lorries, delivery vans or passenger cars in Nor- way. The same applies to caravans and motorhomes. A fine will be imposed if you fail to follow the rules.
Accidents involving wild animals
If you run over or encounter an animal that is inju- red or helpless, you must contact the police (tel. 02800). Never chase after an injured animal.
Deer Cattle Sheep
Sign indicating an animal crossing hazard
Elk Reindeer
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