Driving, car rental and toll bridges
Driving licence and car rental, speed limits and the blood alcohol limit, tyres, petrol and EV charging, toll bridges, environmental zones and car costs for residents.
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When does the Great Belt Bridge close in strong wind?
At 10–15 m/s, trailers and caravans with an actual total weight under 750 kg may not cross the Great Belt Bridge, and the speed limit drops to 110 km/h.
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What should you do if you hit a deer or another animal in Denmark?
If you hit a wild animal or a stray pet, call the animal emergency line Dyrenes Vagtcentral on 1812 before you drive on.
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Do you need winter tyres in Denmark?
Denmark has no fixed date when cars must switch to winter tyres.
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How do you transfer ownership when you sell a car in Denmark?
In Denmark the new owner must re-register or deregister the car within 4 working days of the sale.
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How much is the green owner tax (grøn ejerafgift) on a car in Denmark in 2026?
Cars first registered from 1 July 1997 to 30 June 2021 pay green owner tax based on km per litre, while cars from 1 July 2021 pay CO2 owner tax based on grams of CO2 per km.
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How often does a car need a periodic inspection (syn) in Denmark?
A passenger car for up to 9 people and a van up to 3,500 kg need their first periodic inspection 4 years after first registration, and then every 2 years.
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How much is the registration tax (registreringsafgift) on a new car in Denmark in 2026?
The Danish registration tax on a new passenger car depends on the car's taxable value and its CO2 emissions.
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Can you charge an electric car in Denmark without an app or membership?
Yes, you can charge at public chargers in Denmark without an app, a charging card or a contract.
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Is there registration tax on electric cars in Denmark?
Yes, electric cars pay registration tax in Denmark, but much less than petrol and diesel cars.
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How many electric cars are there in Denmark?
At the end of September 2026 there were 718,300 electric passenger cars in Denmark, or 24.2 % of all passenger cars.
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Can diesel cars drive in Copenhagen's environmental zone?
Diesel cars and minibuses may only drive in the environmental zones if they have a particulate filter or meet at least Euro 5.
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Which cities in Denmark have environmental zones (miljøzoner)?
Denmark has environmental zones in five cities: Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Odense, Aarhus and Aalborg.
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What is BroBizz and how much does a Bizz cost?
BroBizz is an automatic payment service for the Great Belt Bridge, the Øresund Bridge and several Danish ferry routes, and the trips are charged to a payment card linked to your agreement.
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Are there toll roads or a motorway vignette in Denmark?
Driving a car on Denmark's road network is free, and there is no vignette for motorways.
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Who pays for damage on a rental car in Denmark?
A rental company may only demand payment for damage to the car if it can prove that you are responsible.
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Can you take a rental car from Denmark to Sweden, Norway or Germany?
If you plan to drive in several countries, you must tell the rental company when you book, since restrictions may apply.