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Driving — Norway
What travelers need to know about driving in Norway. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
Short answer
Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appDriving in Norway: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.
RESTRICTED
Norway's legal BAC limit is 0.02%, alcohol laws are very strict, and police run frequent mandatory roadside breathalyzer checks.
Drunk driving can lead to a stiff jail sentence.
§ Australian DFAT Smartraveller — NorwayVerified Jul 18, 2026
RESTRICTED
Winter tires are mandatory on all motor vehicles in Norway from November to April; check the Norwegian Public Roads Administration for seasonal requirements.
§ US State Dept — NorwayVerified Jul 18, 2026
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