MergingSweden

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Sweden. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Sweden

1. Merging

Merging is the process of joining a stream of traffic from another lane or road, such as when an entry lane joins a motorway or when two traffic lanes become one. The merging driver must observe surrounding traffic, signal when required and enter an appropriate gap safely.

Drivers already in the continuing traffic lane should remain alert to merging vehicles and avoid unnecessarily preventing them from joining. Special zipper-merging rules may apply when traffic is heavily congested and a lane ends.

Must Swedish drivers help a signalling lane changer?

If you notice another driver intends to enter your lane, adjust speed to facilitate entry.

🔗 data.riksdagen.se • Traffic Ordinance, Ch 3 §§43–44: lane changes and joining lanes

What applies when Swedish lanes combine?

Drivers must show mutual consideration.

🔗 data.riksdagen.se • Traffic Ordinance, Ch 3 §§43–44: lane changes and joining lanes