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Driving in Denmark - Traffic rules and Road signs
Welcome to Accudriver! Here you can read and learn road rules in Denmark. Also, you may take a look for road signs of Denmark. It would be really useful to check the traffic rules before going to Denmark. Make your trip safer!
Denmark
Quick reference
Driving side
Right
Speed (urban / rural / highway)
50 km/h / 80 km/h / 130 km/h
Blood alcohol limit
0.05%
Emergency
112
Min. rental age
19
Pre-trip checklist
Use headlights or DRL at all times
Carry triangle, vest, first aid kit
Save 112, 114 (police)
Yield to cyclists
0.02% if license under 2 years
Tolls & practical
Øresund Bridge to Sweden is tolled; payment can be done online or at booths.
Major bridges (Great Belt, Øresund) and some tunnels tolled. Pay by card or online.
Common fines
Speeding
DKK 1000–5000+
No DRL/headlights
DKK 1000
Phone while driving
DKK 1500
Drink driving
DKK 4500+ and suspension
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Parking & fuel
Parking
Paid parking in Copenhagen and cities. Apps and meters; strict enforcement.
Tip: In Copenhagen use park-and-ride or book parking; centre is restricted.
Fuel
Common types: Unleaded 95/98, Diesel, E85.
Cards standard; DKK.
Approx. price: ~DKK 12–14 (approximate)
Things that might surprise you
Daytime running lights mandatory
Headlights or DRL must be on at all times. Fines for driving without.
0.02% for novices
Drivers with license under 2 years: 0.02% limit.
Bicycle priority
Cyclists have strong protection. Always check for bikes before turning or opening doors.
Bridge tolls
Great Belt and Øresund bridges are tolled; factor into budget.
Guide last verified: 2026-02
General rules
Traffic Direction
Right Hand
Km/h or Mp/h
km/h
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Speed limits rules
Urban Area
50
Speed road
80
Express road
130
Where to rent a car in Denmark?
The best site to book your car rental is Discovered Cars. They will find the best prices from all big rental companies 👍
Required car kit
Triangle
Yes
First aid
Recommended
Fire extinguisher
Recommended
Spare bulb
No
Tow Rope
No
Other differences in rules
Maximum promille alcohole
0.05
Toll roads
No
Minimum driver age
18
Where to rent a car in Denmark?
The best site to book your car rental is Discovered Cars. They will find the best prices from all big rental companies 👍
Denmark road signs
Built-up Area Limits signs
Entrance to built up area
Leaving built up area
Checkpoints signs
Other Control
End of prohibition signs
End of all restrictions
End of no overtaking
Indication signs
Bus stop
First aid
No through road
Parking
Mandatory signs
Bicycles and pedestrians only
Bicycles only
Equestrians only
Pass on either side
Pass on this side
Pedestrians only
Proceed right only
Proceed straight or turn right only
Roundabout
Straight ahead only
Turn right ahead only
Priority signs
End of priority road
Give Way Yield
Give way to oncoming traffic
Priority over oncoming vehicles
Priority road
Stop
Prohibitory signs
Maximum height
Maximum vehicle length
Maximum weight per axle
Maximum weight per tandem axle
Maximum weight
Maximum width
No U-turns
No bicycles
No buses
No entry
No heavy goods vehicles
No left turn
No motor vehicles
No motorcycles
No overtaking by heavy goods vehicles
No overtaking
No parking or waiting
No pedestrians
No right turn
No stopping
No tractors
No vehicles carrying dangerous goods
No vehicles
Special regulations signs
Expressway ends
Expressway
Motorway ends
Motorway
Pedestrian crossing
Pedestrian zone
Residential area living street
Speed limit signs
Advisory speed limit
End of maximum speed limit
End of speed limit zone
Maximum speed limit
Minimum speed limit ends
Minimum speed limit
Speed limit zone
Warning signs
Bend ahead
Children
Crossroads with a minor road
Cyclists ahead
Dangerous crosswinds
Domestic animals
Double bend ahead
Falling rocks or debris
Give Way ahead
Junction with a minor road
Level crossing (multiple tracks)
Level crossing (one track)
Level crossing with barriers ahead
Level crossing without barriers ahead
Loose road surface
Low-flying aircraft
Opening or swing bridge
Other danger
Pedestrian crossing ahead
Road hump ahead
Road narrows on both sides
Road narrows on one side
Roadworks ahead
Roundabout ahead
Slippery road surface
Soft verges
Steep ascent
Steep descent
Stop ahead
Traffic queues likely ahead
Traffic signals ahead
Tram crossing
Tunnel ahead
Two-way traffic ahead
Uneven road ahead
Unprotected quayside or riverbank
Wild animals
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About
News
Rules
Driving in Denmark - Traffic rules and Road signs
Welcome to Accudriver! Here you can read and learn road rules in Denmark. Also, you may take a look for road signs of Denmark. It would be really useful to check the traffic rules before going to Denmark. Make your trip safer!
Denmark
Quick reference
Driving side
Right
Speed (urban / rural / highway)
50 km/h / 80 km/h / 130 km/h
Blood alcohol limit
0.05%
Emergency
112
Min. rental age
19
Pre-trip checklist
Use headlights or DRL at all times
Carry triangle, vest, first aid kit
Save 112, 114 (police)
Yield to cyclists
0.02% if license under 2 years
Tolls & practical
Øresund Bridge to Sweden is tolled; payment can be done online or at booths.
Major bridges (Great Belt, Øresund) and some tunnels tolled. Pay by card or online.
Common fines
Speeding
DKK 1000–5000+
No DRL/headlights
DKK 1000
Phone while driving
DKK 1500
Drink driving
DKK 4500+ and suspension
🔥 Download our mobile app!
Works fully offline
Rules of more than 60 countries in your pocket
Comparing traffic rules and road signs between countries
Regular updates
Parking & fuel
Parking
Paid parking in Copenhagen and cities. Apps and meters; strict enforcement.
Tip: In Copenhagen use park-and-ride or book parking; centre is restricted.
Fuel
Common types: Unleaded 95/98, Diesel, E85.
Cards standard; DKK.
Approx. price: ~DKK 12–14 (approximate)
Things that might surprise you
Daytime running lights mandatory
Headlights or DRL must be on at all times. Fines for driving without.
0.02% for novices
Drivers with license under 2 years: 0.02% limit.
Bicycle priority
Cyclists have strong protection. Always check for bikes before turning or opening doors.
Bridge tolls
Great Belt and Øresund bridges are tolled; factor into budget.
Guide last verified: 2026-02
General rules
Traffic Direction
Right Hand
Km/h or Mp/h
km/h
For business inquiries: contact@accudriver.io