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Sweden rules and regulations

Road rules
  • Vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road 
  • Motorists must give way to traffic entering from the right unless otherwise specified by road signs 
  • All vehicles must use dipped headlights at all times 
  • Trams always have priority 
  • If there is no island at a tram stop, drivers are obliged to give way to passengers crossing from pavement 
  • Horns can only be used in built up areas if there is extreme danger 
  • Outside built up areas horns or headlights must be used to signal the driver’s intention to overtake 
  • Game, moose and deer all represent a danger on many roads especially at dawn and dusk
Driving regulations
  1. Minimum age for rental:

    21 years of age
    Rental rates may be higher for renters aged 21-24

  2. Driving Licence:
    • Valid Full Driving Licence
    • International Driving Permit

Travel tips

Motorists must drive with dipped headlights on 24 hrs a day.

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