Driving — Denmark
What travelers need to know about driving in Denmark. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
Driving in Denmark: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.
A valid US state driver's license is acceptable in Denmark for up to 90 days; you must be 18 to drive, and long-term residents must obtain a Danish license.
§ US State Dept — DenmarkVerified Jul 20, 2026
Driving any vehicle — including a bicycle — under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a strictly enforced serious offense in Denmark.
License confiscation, immediate detention, high fines, and potentially lengthy jail sentences.
§ US State Dept — DenmarkVerified Jul 20, 2026
Danish road rules differ from the US: right turns on a red light are illegal, headlights must be on at all times day and night, and handheld phone use while driving is banned.
Police fines for violations (US State Dept / Government of Canada).
§ US State Dept — DenmarkVerified Jul 20, 2026