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Can you use an electronic or foreign parking disc in Denmark?

Approved automatic discs and foreign discs.

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Short answer

Yes, an automatic parking disc is legal in Denmark if it is an approved type with the FS mark in the bottom left corner, visible from outside. It sets itself to the end of the quarter hour in which the engine stops, and it must also be adjustable by hand. A digital model needs digits at least 20 mm high, 24-hour time and "P:" before the time. A car registered abroad may use a disc that meets the rules of its home country.

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Why

  1. A manual disc may not be set with electronic or mechanical aids.
  2. An automatic disc must show clearly when it is not locked to a parking time.
  3. Rebuilding an approved disc or changing how it is fixed is punishable by a fine.

Details

The rules for automatic discs have applied since 1 January 2017.

Tip

Before you buy an automatic disc online, check that it carries the FS mark.

What may differ

Approval of a disc type can be withdrawn if it no longer meets the requirements.

Common misconception

Many think any automatic disc bought abroad works in a Danish car.

What actually happens

In a Danish-registered car an automatic disc must be an approved type with the FS mark; only foreign-registered cars may use a home-country disc.

People also ask

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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