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DrivingSweden

What travelers need to know about driving in Sweden. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Driving in Sweden: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

Winter tires are mandatory in Sweden between December 1 and March 31; be prepared to drive on ice and snow.

§ US State Dept — Sweden
RESTRICTED

Sweden's legal BAC limit is 0.02% — far lower than many countries — and driving on alcohol or drugs (including prescriptions) is a serious offense; roadside tests are frequent.

Severe fines, possible jail sentence.

§ US State Dept — Sweden
LawLert is an independent app and is not affiliated with any government. It summarizes laws from official government and U.S. State Department sources for general information only. This is not legal advice, and laws change. Always confirm with official sources and local authorities before you travel.