Driving in Norway
Key road rules in Norway you need to know
When you are hiring a car abroad, it’s useful to be prepared for the different driving laws in the country you are travelling to as well as checking the documents you need to carry.
To help make your trip to as smooth as possible, we've put together some of the key road rules in Norway.
- These rules are to be used as a guide and are subject to change. Please check with your Avis representative if you have any questions.
- Your Avis representative can advise you on toll and road charges before leaving the Avis car hire location and whether snow tyres or chains are needed.
Take a look at our Norway location page for ideas, travelling tips and booking information.
Which Side of the Road?
In Norway, please drive on the RIGHT side of the road.
Unique Country Driving Laws
- Winter tyres are mandatory between November and April.
- Give way to traffic approaching from the right, road priority is indicated by a yellow diamond.
- Trams always have right of way.
- In Oslo, electric vehicles are allowed to use bus lanes.
- Dipped headlights must be used day and night.
Speed Limits
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
- Urban areas: 31 mph (50 km/h)
- Rural areas: 55 mph (90 km/h)
- Motorways: 80 mph (110km/h)
Unless indicated by road signs.
Child Safety / Seatbelt Laws
It is compulsory for all inside the vehicle to wear a seatbelt
- All Children must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size.
- Children under 4 must be fittedina rear-facing child seat.
Please note - It is the child’s parent / guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.
Compulsory Equipment in your Avis rental car
- Warning triangle
- Reflective jacket
Emergency Services
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 113
- Fire Department
- 110
- European Emergency Number
- 112