Useful information

Here you will find useful information when travelling by car in Fjord Norway. Some roads can be closed during the winter, and we also recommend that you check the car ferries' departure schedules. Info about Toll Roads and Payment.
 

Road standards

Norwegian roads are better than you might think and you can get around without any problems. However you really should take a detour on one of the old, narrow roads instead of just taking the shortest route – a great way to discover the beauty of secluded spots.
 

Traffic regulations

Remember to respect all road signs/speed limits and take special note of the following: Dipped headlights are mandatory (also in day-time). Children under 4 must have a separate seat or safety net (babies). The use of safety belts is compulsory both in front and rear seats. Driving with alcohol in the blood is strictly forbidden and the blood alcohol limit is 0.2 ml/litre. In cars, drivers must use a handsfree device when talking on their mobile phone.
 

Speed limits

General speed limits are as follows:

• In built-up areas: 50 km/h
• On open roads: 80 km/h
• On motorways: 90/100 km/h
• Speed limits are identical for motorbikes, cars and camper vans/caravans, except that vehicles towing trailers are not permitted to drive faster than 80 km/h regardless of road standard. Respect road signs/speed limits.
   

Toilet/ waste emptying stations for camper vans and caravans

Dumping refuse and emptying che- mical toilets in the countryside is strictly forbidden. There are clearly signposted special toilet/waste emptying stations along the roads. Most campsites also provide such facilities.
 

Winter-closed roads

• FV13 - Gaularfjellet road, normally open May to December.
• FV55 - Sognefjell road, normally open May to October.
• FV63 - Geirangervegen, normally open May to October.
• FV63 - Trollstigen road, open end of May - end of October.
• FV258 Old Strynefjells road, normally open June to October.
• FV520 - Breiborg - Røldal, normally open June to December.
• Årdal - Turtagrø (Sogn og Fjordane) (private road), normally open from 20th of May to 29th of October.
• Aurland - Erdal/Aurlandsvegen/Snow road (Sogn & Fjordane), normally open from May/June to October.
• Brokke - Suleskar (Rogaland), normally open from June to November.

The dates for the opening of winter-closed roads will depend on local weather and dri- ving conditions. Call the Vegmeldingstjenesten (Road conditions information line) for more information: Tel.: in Norway: 175  Tel.: from abroad: + 47 815 48 991
 

Roads with narrow, winding sections

• FV13 - Bårddalen, Gaularfjellet, Sogn & Fjordane
• RV13 - Lutsikrossen – Høle, Rogaland
• FV48 - Tysse – Eikelandsosen, Hordaland
• FV50 - Steine – county boundary Sogn & Fjordane/Buskerud
• FV55 - Sognefjellsvegen, Fortun – county boundary Sogn & Fjordane/Oppland
• FV258 - Ospeli – county boundary Sogn & Fjordane/Oppland
• FV503 - Vikeså – Byrkdal, Rogaland
• FV506 - Røynåsen – Ålgård, Rogaland
• FV511 - Skudeneshavn – Kopervik on Karmøy, Rogaland
• FV513 - Solheim – Skjoldastraumen, Rogaland
• FV520 - Sauda – Røldal, Rogaland
• FV550 - Jondal – Utne, Hordaland
• FV569 - Dalseid – (junction with E16) – Eidslandet: Not suitable for caravans!
• FV651 - Straumshamn – Volda, Møre & Romsdal
• FV655 - Leknes – Tryggestad, Møre & Romsdal
• FV661 - Eidsvik – Tomra, Møre & Romsdal
• FV63- Trollstigen road – Eagle road – Geiranger, Møre & Romsdal
• FV501 - Hauge i Dalane – Heskestad, Rogaland
• Lysevegen: Suleskar – Lysebotn, Rogaland
• Aurlandsvegen/Snøvegen: Aurland – Erdal, Sogn & Fjordane
• Øvre Årdal – Turtagrø, Sogn & Fjordane
   

Toll Roads and payment with European Parking Collection (EPC)

All drivers, regardless of nationality, have to pay Norwegian road tolls. The automated toll stations are all equipped with a camera that reads the vehicle number plates and toll tags. Foreign registered vehicles, without a toll tag, will be invoiced by Euro Parking Collection plc (EPC). 

If you are planning to visit Norway with your foreign car, you may register your vehicle with EPC before your journey. It is optional to register, however, registering for an EPC account will normally reduce the time from your journey to you receiving your invoice. Furthermore, your account will give you access to your invoices, checking due dates, viewing images, registering for e-mail delivery and making payment.

EPC will only invoice foreign vehicles. Norwegian-registered vehicles will be invoiced by the toll road operators. 

If you are planning to visit Norway with your foreign vehicle for more than two months or on a regular basis, we recommend that you get a AutoPASS contract and a tag. 
 

Toll Roads and AutoPass

Foreign drivers are welcome to use the AutoPASS System. With an AutoPASS tag and a valid contract you may travel on all toll roads with AutoPASS electronic fee collection, paying the different fees automatically. Toll roads offering AutoPASS are clearly marked with an AutoPASS sign.

You make an advance payment and establish an account with a Toll Road Operator. Each time you pass through an AutoPASS toll plaza, the fee is extracted from your account. When 75% of the amount on your account is spent, you receive a new invoice.