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Norway rules and regulations

Road rules
  • Vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road 
  • All vehicles must use dipped headlights at all times 
  • Snow tyres are compulsory for driving in the winter and are provided by National Car Rental for all their cars from 1st November to mid April 
  • Trams always have priority 
  • Trams should be overtaken on the right unless it is a one way street 
  • Motorists must give way to traffic approaching from the right except on some selected main roads which are always given priority – these will be indicated by road signs 
  • Traffic already on a roundabout has priority
Driving regulations
  1. Minimum age for rental:
    • 21 years of age
    • Rental rates may be higher for renters aged 21-24
  2. Driving Licence:
    • International Driving Permit

Travel tips

In mountainous areas, vehicles travelling downhill have priority. Vehicles going up the hill must reverse into a passing bay if there's not enough room for two vehicles to pass. It should also be noted that there are many sheep and reindeer and you will often find them where the hot air exits from the mouth of the, largely unfinished, tunnels. They're in the shadows, waiting for unsuspecting foreign drivers!

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