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How close to a junction or cycle path can you park in Copenhagen?

Distances that cost a fine.

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Short answer

You may not stop or park in a junction or within 10 metres of the nearest edge of a crossing road or cycle path. In Copenhagen yellow triangles on the kerb mark the 10 metres, but they are only a guide. You also may not stop opposite a cycle path exit or within 5 metres of it, and you may not park fully or partly on a pavement or cycle path. Where parking is banned you may stop for up to 3 minutes, for example to load or let passengers in or out.

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Why

  1. You may not stop within 3 metres of a lane line unless there is a broken line between you and it.
  2. Do not stop within 5 metres before the start of lane lines at a junction.
  3. Where stopping is banned, you may not stop at all, not even to load.

Details

In 2026 a standard municipal parking fee is DKK 510.

Tip

Measure from the edge of the crossing road or cycle path, also where the kerb has no yellow triangles.

What may differ

Local signs and road markings can add extra bans on a given street.

Common misconception

Many think it is fine to park close to a corner if there are no yellow triangles.

What actually happens

The 10-metre rule applies whether or not the kerb is marked.

People also ask

  • Can you park on the pavement in Copenhagen?
  • What is the difference between no parking and no stopping signs?
  • How much is a parking fine in Denmark?

Sources

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

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