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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How do foreign lorries pay the Danish road toll?
A lorry can pay the Danish road toll with an on-board toll box (GNSS unit) from an approved provider, which suits frequent drivers.
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What is the kilometre-based road tax for lorries in Denmark?
Since 1 January 2025 lorries of 12 tonnes and over used for goods transport pay a road toll based on the distance driven and their CO2 emissions, and Denmark left the Eurovignette cooperation at the same time.
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What is the fine for breaking the rules in a Danish environmental zone?
As of November 2026 the fine for breaking the environmental zone rules is 1,500 kr.
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Do foreign cars need to register for Danish environmental zones?
Some foreign diesel vehicles must be registered online no later than the day they are used in an environmental zone.
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How do you pay at the Øresund Bridge toll station?
At the Øresund Bridge toll station you choose a lane by payment method.
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What happened to BroPas on the Øresund Bridge?
BroPas still exists, but since 2023 it has been called ØresundGO.
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Is there a disability discount on the Great Belt Bridge?
Yes, vehicles with a Storebælt Handicap agreement pay a fixed 164 kr.
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How does the Great Belt Bridge commuter discount work?
Private customers get the commuter discount automatically when they cross the Great Belt Bridge more than 14 times in a calendar month.
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Can you pay the Great Belt Bridge toll in cash or euros?
Yes, but only in the yellow cash lanes, which are the only lanes that take cash, in Danish kroner or euros.
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Can you cross the Great Belt Bridge without stopping in a foreign car?
Yes, with a Storebæltsbillet, a digital ticket that you buy online and link to the car's number plate.
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What is EasyGo and which Danish bridges and ferries does it cover?
EasyGo is a cooperation that lets toll chargers and toll service providers exchange data through one shared hub.
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Can you use a Danish BroBizz in Norway or elsewhere in Europe?
As of November 2026 a Bizz or number plate payment from Brobizz can only be used in Denmark and Sweden, so it does not pay tolls in Norway, Germany or other European countries.
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Can someone else drive your rental car in Denmark?
Only drivers named in the rental agreement are covered by the insurance, so a friend or partner who is not on the contract should not drive the car.
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Is insurance included when you rent a car in Denmark?
Every rental car must have third-party liability insurance, and it should be included in the rental price.
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Can you return a rental car outside opening hours in Denmark?
You can usually return a rental car outside opening hours, but the company may later claim that you caused damage.
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What should you check when you pick up a rental car in Denmark?
Before you drive off, check that the car matches the rental agreement and read what the company may deduct from your account.