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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What is Tempo 100 for trailers and caravans in Denmark?
Tempo 100 is a Danish scheme that lets a car with an approved trailer drive 100 km/h on motorways instead of 80 km/h.
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What is the speed limit with a caravan or trailer in Denmark?
A car of up to 3,500 kg with a trailer or caravan may drive at most 80 km/h outside towns, and the same 80 km/h applies on motorways.
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When and where are you most likely to hit a deer in Denmark?
More than 40,000 larger animals are hit on Danish roads every year, mainly deer.
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Is it safe to drive in Denmark during a storm?
In a storm, the advice is not to drive when the authorities advise against it, because falling trees, scaffolding and roof tiles can be dangerous.
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Is a warning triangle mandatory in Denmark?
Danish law says a vehicle that has stopped after a breakdown or an accident, where it causes danger or trouble for traffic, must be marked with a triangular warning sign if it cannot be moved at once.
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What should you do if your car breaks down on a Danish motorway?
Steer onto the hard shoulder as fast as you safely can and stop as far to the right as possible.
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Can you stop on the hard shoulder of a Danish motorway to rest or make a call?
You may not stop or park on a Danish motorway outside the marked parking places and rest areas, and the rule also covers the slip roads.
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Which vehicles are not allowed on a Danish motorway?
Driving on a Danish motorway is allowed only for motor vehicles that can and may go at least 50 km/h on a level road.
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How many kilometres of motorway does Denmark have?
On 1 January 2024 Denmark had 1,358 km of motorway, up from 1,355 km a year earlier.
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What do you do if a number plate is lost or stolen in Denmark?
If one plate is lost or stolen, you can order a replacement plate (erstatningsplade) with the same number in Motorregistret, or deregister the car.
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How much is the scrapping premium (skrotpræmie) for a car in Denmark in 2026?
In 2026 the tax-free scrapping premium is DKK 2,770.
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How do you look up a car by number plate in Denmark?
Go to motorregister.skat.dk, choose the tab Køretøjsdetaljer and then Vis køretøj, and enter the registration number, chassis number (stelnummer) or vehicle ID.
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What rights do you have when you buy a used car privately in Denmark?
When you buy a used car from a private person, you are not covered by the consumer protection rules of the Danish Sale of Goods Act (købeloven).
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What rights do you have when you buy a used car from a dealer in Denmark?
When you buy a used car from a dealer, the consumer rules of the Danish Sale of Goods Act (købeloven) apply, including a 2-year right to complain that runs from delivery.
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Is car insurance compulsory in Denmark?
Yes.
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How much do personalised number plates (ønskeplader) cost in Denmark?
In 2026 a set of personalised plates costs DKK 9,180, which covers the right to the text for 8 years (DKK 8,000) and the normal plate price (DKK 1,180).