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What do yellow lines on the kerb mean in Denmark?

Unbroken or dotted yellow

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Short answer

In Denmark yellow lines on the kerb or at the edge of the road tell you where you may not stop or park. An unbroken yellow line means stopping is forbidden. A dotted yellow line means parking is forbidden. Lines across the road are different: a broad unbroken line across the lane is a stop line, and a narrow unbroken line between lanes may not be crossed, as of November 2026 at a fine of 1,500 kr. when you are not overtaking.

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Why

  1. Yellow kerb lines replace or add to signs.
  2. Unbroken is stricter than dotted.
  3. Lines between lanes have other meanings.

Details

Shark teeth, the row of triangles across a lane, mean you must give way.

Tip

Look at the kerb as well as the signs before you leave a rental car, as yellow lines are easy to miss.

What may differ

Signs nearby can set times or exceptions for the stopping and parking bans.

Common misconception

A dotted yellow line means you may not even stop.

What actually happens

A dotted yellow line bans parking, while the unbroken line bans stopping.

People also ask

  • How close to a junction can you park in Denmark?
  • What is the difference between stopping and parking in Denmark?
  • How much is a parking fine in Denmark?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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