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Drive on the right and normally overtake on the left.

Call 112 for emergency assistance, including urgent police, ambulance or fire-service help. For non-urgent police enquiries, call 114.

The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5‰ (0.5 g/l) for most drivers. A lower limit of 0.2‰ (0.2 g/l) applies during the first three years after a driver first obtains a category B car licence.

The general maximum speed is 50 km/h, unless signs indicate another limit.

The general maximum speed on ordinary roads outside built-up areas is 80 km/h, unless signs indicate another limit.

The general maximum speed on a motortrafikvej is 80 km/h. On suitable sections, signs may permit a higher limit of up to 100 km/h.

The general maximum speed on motorways is 130 km/h, although lower limits apply on many sections and must be followed where indicated.

Motorways may generally only be used by motor vehicles that are capable of and legally permitted to travel at least 50 km/h on a level road.

The Storebælt Bridge between Funen and Zealand and the Øresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden charge tolls. Drivers can pay using the payment methods offered by the respective bridge operators.

Yes. Motor vehicles must use dipped headlights, approved daytime running lights or permitted front fog lights during daytime driving. The appropriate lights must be used in darkness and reduced visibility.

There is no fixed calendar period during which winter tyres are automatically mandatory. However, drivers are responsible for using tyres suitable for the actual and expected road conditions, and summer tyres may be considered unsuitable when roads are affected by snow, ice or slush.

Seat belts are mandatory for drivers and passengers using seats equipped with them, subject to specific legal exceptions.

Children shorter than 135 cm must generally use an approved child-restraint system appropriate for their height and weight. A rear-facing child seat must not be used in front of an active frontal airbag.

Motorcycle and moped riders and passengers must wear an approved helmet. There is no general legal helmet requirement for ordinary bicycles or 25 km/h e-bikes, but a bicycle helmet is mandatory when riding an electric scooter, speed pedelec and certain other small motorised vehicles.

Drivers may not use handheld telecommunications or other handheld communication devices while driving. Hands-free or securely mounted equipment may be used, provided it does not interfere with safe driving.

At an intersection where priority is not otherwise regulated, a driver must generally give way to traffic approaching from the right. Signs, markings, traffic lights and other priority rules can override this rule.

When turning right, drivers must not obstruct cyclists or moped riders continuing straight ahead. Particular care is required when crossing a cycle lane or cycle path.

At an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing, drivers must approach at an appropriate speed and stop when necessary for pedestrians who are on the crossing or are about to enter it.

In built-up areas, a driver approaching a bus that signals its intention to leave a stop must slow down and stop if necessary to allow the bus to pull out. The bus driver must still exercise particular caution.

When the number of lanes is reduced or two carriageways merge, drivers must adapt their speed and position with mutual consideration. Drivers entering from an acceleration lane must also adjust their speed to the traffic they are joining, while through traffic should facilitate the merge when necessary.

Red means stop. Amber also means stop and indicates that the signal is changing to red, although a driver should continue if stopping after the light changes from green to amber would create danger. Red and amber shown together still mean stop and indicate that green will follow shortly.

A warning triangle must be used when a stopped vehicle creates a danger or obstruction and cannot immediately be moved. Reflective vests, a first-aid kit and a fire extinguisher are useful safety equipment but are not generally mandatory for a private car.

Low-emission zones operate in Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Odense, Aarhus and Aalborg. Diesel-powered passenger cars and minibuses must generally have a particulate filter or meet at least the Euro 5 emission standard. The rules also apply to foreign vehicles.

Stopping or parking is prohibited in an intersection or within 10 metres of the nearest edge of the intersecting carriageway, or from the nearest edge of a cycle path where the carriageway and cycle path enter the intersection together.