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Which traffic offences give a klip in Denmark besides speeding?

The Danish klip list

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Short answer

In Denmark you get a klip not only for driving more than 30 % over the limit. The list also covers using a handheld phone, driving against a red light, driving the wrong way, crossing an unbroken line between lanes and unlawful overtaking. Ignoring give way, at shark teeth, signs or the right-hand rule, also counts, as does a child under 15 who is not belted or a child without an approved child seat. Each klip is registered when you accept the fine or are convicted, and it lasts 3 years from the offence.

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Why

  1. Three klip within 3 years lead to a conditional loss of licence.
  2. New drivers lose the licence after two klip in the first 3 years.
  3. Many everyday offences are on the list.

Details

Driving illegally in the emergency lane across an unbroken edge line also gives a klip.

Tip

Count your klip from the date of each offence, not from the date you paid the fine.

What may differ

The list of klip offences is set in the Road Traffic Act and can change.

Common misconception

Only speeding gives a klip in Denmark.

What actually happens

A handheld phone, a red light, give way offences and unsecured children also give a klip.

People also ask

  • When do you lose your driving licence for speeding in Denmark?
  • What is the fine for using a phone while driving in Denmark?
  • How long does a klip last 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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