Bus laneSweden
Traffic rules
Sweden
1. Bus lane
A bus lane is a traffic lane reserved primarily for buses or other authorised public-transport vehicles. It is intended to improve the reliability and flow of public transport by allowing authorised vehicles to avoid general traffic congestion.
Other road users, such as taxis, cyclists, motorcycles or vehicles carrying several occupants, may also be permitted when signs expressly allow them. The operating hours, permitted vehicles, direction of travel and rules for entering or crossing the lane depend on local traffic signs and regulations.
Which vehicles may use a bus lane in Sweden?
A Swedish lane for scheduled public transport is reserved for that traffic. Other motor vehicles, such as taxis, need the applicable additional authorisation or local traffic provision.
🔗 data.riksdagen.se • Traffic Ordinance, Ch 8 §2; Ch 3 §§10,53(1)(10)
May bicycles and motorcycles use a bus lane in Sweden?
When that lane is at the right edge in the direction of travel, bicycles and class II mopeds may also use it under the Traffic Ordinance. Do not extend that rule to motorcycles or every moped class.
🔗 data.riksdagen.se • Traffic Ordinance, Ch 8 §2; Ch 3 §§10,53(1)(10)
Does bus-lane access also allow stopping or parking in Sweden?
The Traffic Ordinance prohibits stopping or parking in a lane reserved for scheduled public transport, subject to the stated public-transport provision. Permission for a bicycle to travel in the lane does not make it a place for a car to wait.
🔗 data.riksdagen.se • Traffic Ordinance, Ch 8 §2; Ch 3 §§10,53(1)(10)
