Speed bumpDenmark
Traffic rules
Denmark
1. Speed bump
A speed bump is a raised traffic-calming device placed across all or part of a road to make drivers reduce their speed. It is commonly used near homes, schools, crossings, parking areas and other places where low vehicle speeds are important.
Speed bumps vary in shape, height and legal status. Drivers should approach them at a low, controlled speed and follow any warning signs or speed limits that apply.
How should I recognise and approach a speed bump in Denmark?
Look for a raised surface, approach warnings, road markings and any separate speed instruction. A traffic-calming device can be part of a raised crossing or junction, so identify the layout and the road users who may use it.
🔗 retsinformation.dk • Danish signing order BEK 425/2023 — operative sign and marking descriptions
Which speed should I use at a raised device in Denmark?
Obey the applicable speed restriction and slow further for the device, visibility and other road users. Do not assume that a raised device carries the same numerical rule as one in another country; a safe approach can be well below the road’s maximum.
🔗 retsinformation.dk • Danish signing order BEK 425/2023 — operative sign and marking descriptions
Does a raised road surface give pedestrians priority in Denmark?
A raised device alone does not identify pedestrian priority. If it incorporates a crossing, apply the crossing’s controls and the national rules. At an uncontrolled fodgængerfelt, adjust speed so pedestrians on or about to enter it are not endangered or inconvenienced. Stop if necessary to let them pass.
🔗 retsinformation.dk • Danish signing order BEK 425/2023 — operative sign and marking descriptions
