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Who gets the fine from a speed camera in Denmark?

Owner liability for automatic speed checks.

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Short answer

In Denmark, when speeding is caught by automatic speed control (ATK) and the car is not stopped, the owner or registered user can be fined even if they were not driving. The owner is not liable if another person admits to having driven within 30 days of the fine notice. There is no owner liability if the car was taken unlawfully, for example stolen, and companies can also be held liable. The fine follows the normal speeding table, starting at 1,200 kr. under the guideline fine rates of February 2025.

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Why

  1. The owner is liable for camera fines.
  2. The real driver can take the fine within 30 days.
  3. The amount follows the normal speeding table.

Details

If the person who admitted to driving withdraws the admission, the owner becomes liable again.

Tip

If you lend or rent out a car in Denmark, make sure you know who drove it on which day.

What may differ

The owner rule applies only to speeding caught by automatic control where the car is not stopped.

Common misconception

If the camera cannot see your face, you cannot be fined.

What actually happens

The owner can be fined even without a clear photo of the driver, unless someone else admits to driving.

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Sources

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

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