Priority at the next junctionSweden
Traffic rules
Sweden
1. Priority at the next junction
Priority at the next junction means that drivers travelling on a particular road have priority over traffic entering from intersecting roads at the next junction. The priority arrangement is normally indicated by signs facing both the priority traffic and the traffic that must give way.
Unlike a continuing priority road, this priority applies only at the indicated intersection. Drivers must still approach cautiously and obey traffic lights, authorised officers, crossings, turning rules and other applicable signs.
How is priority at the next junction determined in Sweden?
The junction warning identifies a junction where drivers on joining roads have a give-way or stop duty. Its symbol reflects the layout. The priority-road and end-of-priority-road signs are separate controls; check the actual junction signs and signals.
🔗 data.riksdagen.se • Sweden: Signs Ordinance A29,B4-B5; Traffic Ordinance chapter 3 sections 18,21
Does priority at one junction automatically continue along the entire road in Sweden?
No. One-junction priority and continuing priority-road status are distinct concepts. Check the local signs at each following junction, including any end-of-priority marker, traffic signal or new Give Way or Stop sign.
🔗 data.riksdagen.se • Sweden: Signs Ordinance A29,B4-B5; Traffic Ordinance chapter 3 sections 18,21
May a driver with priority ignore pedestrians or another safety obligation at the next junction in Sweden?
No. Junction priority does not cancel duties towards pedestrians, traffic signals, emergency vehicles or other road users where the law gives them precedence. Approach at a speed allowing you to stop safely.
🔗 data.riksdagen.se • Sweden: Signs Ordinance A29,B4-B5; Traffic Ordinance chapter 3 sections 18,21
