What is Tempo 100 for trailers and caravans in Denmark?
Who can use it and what you must carry
Short answer
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. Elsewhere the limit stays at 80 km/h. The trailer must be approved and registered for Tempo 100 and carry a Danish Tempo 100 sticker, and a German sticker is not enough. You must carry the approval certificate when you drive with Tempo 100 in Denmark.
Why
- The extra speed applies only on motorways.
- The sticker shows the police the trailer is approved.
- Without approval the limit is 80 km/h everywhere.
Details
A Norwegian approval is accepted in Denmark, and a Danish approval does not apply in Germany.
Tip
Keep the approval certificate with the car papers, since it is valid until the next ordinary inspection.
What may differ
A foreign-registered trailer does not need Danish registration for Tempo 100, but it still needs the Danish sticker.
Common misconception
Some drivers with a German 100 sticker think it also counts in Denmark.
What actually happens
Denmark requires its own Danish Tempo 100 sticker, so a German sticker is not enough.
People also ask
- What is the speed limit with a caravan in Denmark?
- Can a motorhome with a trailer drive 100 km/h in Denmark?
- How heavy a trailer can you tow on a B licence?
Sources
- Danish Road Traffic Authority: Tempo 100Checked at:
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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