LaneSweden

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Sweden. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.

Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Sweden

1. Lane

A lane is a longitudinal part of a roadway intended to accommodate a line of moving vehicles. A roadway may contain one or several lanes for traffic travelling in the same or opposite directions.

Lanes are commonly separated by continuous or broken road markings. Traffic signs, lane arrows and lane-control signals may indicate which vehicles may use a lane, which direction traffic must follow or whether a lane is open or closed.

When may Swedish drivers move into another lane?

Only without danger or unnecessary obstruction to other road users.

🔗 riksdagen.se • Sweden, current Trafikförordning1998:1276 — Chapter3 sections18,21,23,43,58,65–66 and Chapter9 motorway rules; future provisions kept separate