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Drive on the right-hand side of the road and normally overtake on the left.

Call 112 for urgent emergency assistance, including police, ambulance, fire and rescue services.

The drink-driving threshold is 0.2‰ (0.2 g/l) in blood, corresponding to 0.10 mg of alcohol per litre of exhaled air. Because the threshold is low, the safest approach is not to drink alcohol before driving.

The statutory base limit in a built-up area is 50 km/h. However, many urban streets are signed at 30 or 40 km/h, so always follow the posted limit.

The statutory base limit outside built-up areas is 70 km/h where no other limit has been established. Many main roads are instead specifically signed at 80, 90, 100 or 110 km/h.

The general motorway maximum is 110 km/h, but designated motorway sections may have a signed maximum of 120 km/h.

Motorways are restricted to motor vehicles and combinations that are designed and permitted to travel at least 40 km/h. Class I mopeds are specifically prohibited, as are pedestrians, bicycles and other road users not permitted on motorways.

No. Sweden has no nationwide motorway vignette for passenger cars. However, congestion taxes and certain bridge infrastructure charges can apply.

Yes. Stockholm and Gothenburg have congestion-tax systems during specified times. The tax also applies to vehicles registered outside Sweden.

Yes. Although there is no general motorway toll system for passenger cars, infrastructure charges apply to certain bridges, including bridges at Motala, Sundsvall and Skurubron.

Yes. Vehicle lighting must be used while driving on the road. During normal daylight, daytime running lights or permitted equivalent lighting may be used instead of dipped headlights.

Yes. From 1 December to 31 March, passenger cars and other covered light vehicles must use winter tyres or equivalent equipment whenever winter road conditions exist. Winter conditions mean snow, ice, slush or frost on any part of the road.

Yes. The Swedish winter-tyre requirements apply to vehicles registered in Sweden and abroad.

Studded tyres are normally permitted from 1 October to 15 April. They may also be used outside that period when winter road conditions exist or are expected.

Yes. Municipalities may impose local bans on vehicles using studded tyres on particular roads or road sections, so drivers should obey local signs even during the normal studded-tyre season.

Yes. Everyone travelling in a vehicle equipped with seat belts must normally use the available seat belt.

Children shorter than 135 cm must use an appropriate child seat, booster cushion or other approved child-restraint system instead of or together with the vehicle's seat belt.

Yes. Motorcycle riders must normally wear a protective helmet. Helmet requirements also apply to passengers, subject to limited exceptions for certain enclosed vehicles.

Yes. Children and young people under 15 years old must wear a helmet when cycling or when being carried on a bicycle.

You must not use a mobile phone or other communication equipment in a way that negatively affects your driving, and you must not hold the device in your hand while driving.

Yes. Where two vehicle paths cross and no other priority rule applies, a driver must normally give way to traffic approaching from the right.

A driver entering a roundabout must give way to vehicles already circulating on it.

At an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing, drivers must give way to pedestrians who have entered or are just about to enter the crossing. Pedestrians must still take account of the distance and speed of approaching vehicles.

No. A vehicle or tram must not normally be overtaken immediately before or on an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing.

Swedish law requires a safe lateral distance when overtaking, but it does not prescribe one universal numerical distance such as 1.5 metres. The clearance must be sufficient for the circumstances.

On a road where the maximum speed is 50 km/h or lower, a driver approaching a bus that signals its intention to leave a stop must slow down and allow the bus to move out, stopping if necessary.

A collision involving wildlife or reindeer must be taken seriously. Call 112 and report the collision, warn other traffic and mark the location so that the animal can be located if it has left the road.

A car must carry an approved warning triangle. If the vehicle becomes immobilised in a hazardous position, the triangle must be used where required to warn approaching traffic. A reflective vest is sensible to carry but is not generally mandatory equipment for an ordinary passenger car.