Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Foreign vehicles
Should bear an oval-shaped nationality sticker on the back. UK-re-
gistered vehicles must carry a vehicle registration document (Form V5), or a Certificate of
Registration(FormV379,availablefromtheDVLAintheUK).Forvehiclesnotregistered
in the driver's name, you'll require written permission from the registered owner.
Headlights
Theuseofdippedheadlights(includingonmotorcycles)isrequiredatalltimes
and right-hand-drive vehicles must (in theory) have beam deflectors affixed to their head-
light in order to avoid blinding oncoming traffic.
Legal driving age for cars
18 years.
Legal driving age for motorcycles & scooters
Ranges from 16 to 21 (depending on the
motorcycle's power). A licence is required.
Motorcycle parking
Motorcycles may not be parked on the pavement (sidewalk) and are
subject to the same parking regulations as cars.
Red warning triangles
Compulsory in all vehicles for use in the event of breakdown.
Roundabouts (traffic circles)
Give way to cars coming from the right, which are liable to
shoot across your bows 'like a troll from a box', as one Norwegian told us.
Side of the road
Drive on the right side.
Speed limits
Thenationalspeedlimitis80km/hontheopenroad,butpassahouseorplace
of business and the limit drops to 70km/h or even 60km/h. Through villages limits range
from 50km/h to 60km/h and, in residential areas, the limit is 30km/h. A few roads have
segments allowing 90km/h,andyoucan drive at 100km/h onasmall part ofthe E6-bliss!
The speed limit for caravans (and cars pulling trailers) is usually 10km/h less than for cars.
Road Signs
Most road signs are international, but a white M on a blue background indicates a passing
place onasingle-track road(the'm'standsfor
møteplass
).Othersworthwatching outfor:
All Stans Forbudt
(No Stopping)
Enveiskjøring
(One Way)
Kjøring Forbudt
(Driving Prohibited or Do Not Enter)
