Parking discSweden

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.

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Sweden

1. Parking disc

A parking disc is a device used to indicate the time a vehicle was parked in an area where parking duration is limited. The driver sets the disc to the required arrival time and displays it clearly inside the vehicle.

Parking-disc systems are commonly used in blue zones or other time-limited parking areas. The permitted parking duration, operating hours and method for setting the disc depend on national or local rules and the traffic signs in place.

How should you set a parking disc in Sweden?

Set the time to the next half-hour following arrival. For example, arrival at 10:10 is shown as 10:30. Display it legibly.

🔗 transportstyrelsen.se • Swedish Transport Agency, Stopping and Parking, 2024

What if you arrive before Sweden’s signed parking-time restriction starts?

If the vehicle remains when the restriction starts, set the disc to the time the restriction begins.

🔗 transportstyrelsen.se • Swedish Transport Agency, Stopping and Parking, 2024