Driving is on the right with overtaking on the left. You also give way to cars on the left on roundabouts. You must always drive with your headlights on. If a car flashes them then it means that it intends to pass. There are a lot of cyclists in Denmark so you have to watch out for them. Pedestrians, any form of public transport and cyclists always have priority in Denmark. There are numerous speed traps so keep to the speed limits laid out below. You could be fined on the spot if you are caught speeding. It is illegal to talk on a mobile phone while driving.
Do not move your car (unless it is in a dangerous position which might lead to another accident) and wait for the police to arrive. In the meantime swap insurance information and addresses with the other driver. If you have a camera handy take pictures of the accident for police and insurance purposes. You should give a copy of the police report to your insurance company.
All passengers must wear seatbelts in the front and the back. Up until the age of four children must sit in infant seats in the back, and they must use child seats when they are between four and six years old.
Motorway signs are in blue with white writing , European Roads are Green.
The price of fuel is about 1.6 USD per litre. Most of the petrol stations have automatic pay machines which can be sued when they are not manned. Petrol stations are located every 30 miles or so.
Your blood alcohol content must not be more than 0.05%. There are large fines and prison sentences for those who break this rule. Police in Denmark also test to see whether you are under the influence of drugs which is also illegal.
Danish Police Car
You need to have your driving licence, your passport, and your vehicle registration information. You must have proof of having at least third party and fire liability insurance.
Yes but if it needs translation you may have to get an International Driver's Permit. All EU licences are valid.
Exit - udkorsel
Entrance - indkorsel
Detour - omvej
Hospital - sygehus
Police - politi
Embassy – ambasade
Unleaded gasoline - blyfri benzin
Motor oil - motor olie
Gas station - benzin tank
Car rental agency - biludlejnings firma
Toll - apgift
Highway - hovedvej
Denmark does not have any toll roads.
50 kilometres per hour in built up areas.
80 – 90 kilometres per hour on rural roads
110 – 130 kilometres per hour on highways.
The conversion from kilometres to miles per hour is one kilometre = 0.62 miles per hour. Therefore the speed in built up areas is 31 miles per hour.
You need to be 18 to drive in Denmark. To rent a car you must be over 21 years of age, and have held you licence for more than one year. Drivers who are under 25 may have to pay a young drivers surcharge. There is a maximum age limit of 80 imposed by some car hire companies.
You can also call 112 for emergencies. The Police can be reached on 114 for non urgent enquiries.
The American Embassy is at Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24, 2100 København Ø and can be contacted on (+45) 33 41 71 00.
The UK embassy is at Kastelsvej 36/38/40, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø and can be contacted on (45) 35 44 52 00.
In the capital Copenhagen you can get a parking disc for one hour if you can't find a meter, while other towns and cities might allow you to park for three hours on a meter. Parking discs are can be bought in gas stations and banks. There are red, green and blue zones for parking with being the cheapest and red the most expensive. Parking is free on Sundays.
