Traffic rulesNorway

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen) administers applications, examinations, driver records and licence issue.

They are taken through Driver and Vehicle Licensing Offices, commonly called trafikkstasjoner.

Yes. A valid Norwegian licence is recognised throughout Norway, subject to its categories, codes and current legal status.

Yes. A credit-card-format Norwegian licence is generally recognised throughout the EU and EEA.

It is Statens vegvesen’s online service for applications, training progress, test bookings, licence orders, renewals and driver information.

Yes. The official Førerkort application can display an eligible Norwegian driving licence.

No. The physical licence must be carried when driving outside Norway.

Yes. It is accepted as proof of identity during roadside checks in Norway.

No. EEA rules generally permit only one valid EEA driving licence at a time.

Yes. Government fees are national, while school, lesson and vehicle-rental prices vary.

The minimum age is 18 years.

Normally from age 16 after the Basic Traffic Course requirements are satisfied.

From age 17 years and 6 months.

Normally up to six months before the category’s minimum age.

Through Your Page or by paper to a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.

Yes. Conduct approval is required before the final test or final theory-only issue.

Normally six months.

Yes, or satisfy the qualifying student-residence rule.

Yes, when residence, identity, age, health, training and examination requirements are met.

No. A revocation, prohibition or incompatible entitlement must first be resolved.

Yes. Both theory and practical examinations are required.

Yes. False documents, impersonation or false declarations can lead to refusal, cancellation and prosecution.

No. It is required when health conditions may affect road safety or when requested.

When impaired vision or the application review makes one necessary.

A government-approved optometrist or ophthalmologist.

A doctor, normally the applicant’s general practitioner.

Normally no more than three months old.

Yes. The driving licence can contain the appropriate restriction code.

Yes. Codes may require automatic transmission, hand controls or another adaptation.

No. Fitness is assessed individually and may include a practical driving assessment.

Yes. The police or licensing authority may suspend or revoke it.

Yes. Illness, medication, fatigue or another condition can make driving unsafe and unlawful.

The compulsory introductory course that gives a learner the right to practise driving.

17 hours.

At least 15 years old.

Yes, as an elective traffic subject.

Traffic awareness, the driver’s role, human factors, first aid, collision duties and road users in the dark.

The learner is exempt from most of the course but must still complete first aid and night driving.

A course about risks, visibility and behaviour in darkness.

No. It normally takes place during the darker season.

Yes, subject to the seasonal rules and later completion requirement.

Yes, together with or instead of some ordinary school practice.

No.

Yes. The learner’s permit or digital proof must be available.

Into Basic Traffic Course, basic training, traffic training and final training.

No. The amount depends on competence and private practice.

Vehicle control, responsibility and environmentally responsible driving.

Yes, but mandatory courses and assessments require authorised training.

A compulsory evaluation of readiness to move to the next stage.

Interaction, road-user groups, overtaking, risk reduction and economical driving.

Compulsory training in braking, grip, vehicle control and risk.

A compulsory 13-hour course near the end of training.

Risk awareness, rural roads and overtaking, final traffic driving and reflection.

No. Extensive additional practice is strongly recommended.

Yes.

Code 78 until a manual practical test is passed.

45 questions.

At least 38.

90 minutes.

Yes.

Traffic law, signs, safe behaviour, vehicle responsibilities, hazards and road-user interaction.

Norwegian Bokmål, Nynorsk, Sami, English, Sorani, Arabic and Turkish are among the options.

Yes. Assisted tests can include help understanding questions or an interpreter.

Immediately after the test.

The practical test must be passed within three years.

Normally two weeks.

At a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.

Mandatory training, theory, conduct approval and any required health certificate.

The candidate or an authorised driving school.

Yes. It must be an approved vehicle rented from a driving school.

Approximately 55 to 75 minutes, depending on category.

Vehicle preparation, a safety-check task and driving on a predetermined route.

Independent safe driving, observation, control, speed, positioning and judgement.

Yes.

Immediately, with a written explanation.

At least four weeks.

A temporary driving permit valid in Norway.

No.

The first two years.

They are doubled.

At four points.

At eight points within three years.

Normally six months.

Three years from acceptance of the fine or final court decision.

A driver is regarded as impaired above 0.2‰.

Yes.

Yes. Serious speeding, dangerous driving, alcohol and drug offences can do so.

Yes, depending on the revocation decision.

Mopeds with two, three or four wheels, subject to recorded codes.

16 years.

Light motorcycles within the 125 cm³, 11 kW and power-to-weight limits.

Motorcycles up to 35 kW within the prescribed power-to-weight rules.

Unrestricted motorcycles under direct or progressive access.

Passenger cars and vans up to 3,500 kg with no more than eight passenger seats in addition to the driver.

A trailer up to 750 kg or a heavier trailer where category B combination rules are satisfied.

A combined maximum authorised mass of 4,250 kg.

A category B vehicle with a trailer between 750 kg and 3,500 kg, within technical limits.

Tractors and motorised equipment; the entitlement is generally valid only in Norway.

Light lorries above 3,500 kg and up to 7,500 kg.

Lorries above 3,500 kg.

Minibuses within statutory seating and length limits.

Buses approved for more than eight passengers.

Yes.

Yes. A doctor’s health certificate is required.

Normally five years.

The Certificate of Professional Competence required for many professional lorry and bus drivers.

Yes. Normally 35 hours every five years.

No.

Normally 15 years.

AM, A1, A2, A, B, B96, BE, S and T.

From age 80.

Yes, in many cases through Your Page.

Yes, where supported.

Yes.

Report it through Your Page and follow the temporary-permit and replacement procedure.

Three months, extendable up to six months.

After four weeks, unless an exception applies.

No.

Yes, while valid and subject to Norwegian health requirements.

Yes, for corresponding international categories.

Yes. It is returned to the issuing country.

Normally three months.

For certain temporary residents with a qualifying residence permit and employment contract.

Similarly to EEA licences.

Up to one year.

No. Only licences from specified countries are eligible.

For example when the licence lacks a photo, uses a non-Latin alphabet or does not follow a recognised model.

No.

Yes, through authorised Norwegian motoring organisations.

No.

This FAQ was prepared from current Statens vegvesen guidance and Norwegian road-traffic law.

This website is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with Statens vegvesen, the police, a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office, driving school or medical provider.

Official legislation and instructions from the competent authority always take precedence. Last reviewed: 4 August 2026.