Driving, car rental and congestion charges
Licences, car rental, Swedish road rules, winter driving, wildlife on the roads, how congestion and infrastructure charges are paid, and where to fuel or charge.
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Can you deduct congestion tax in your tax return?
Yes, congestion tax paid on trips to and from work can be deducted, for the year you made the trips, under the travel deduction rules.
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How can you get old inspection reports for a car?
Ask the inspection company that carried out the inspection, because Transportstyrelsen says that is where to get a copy of a protocol.
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Who gets the fine from a speed camera: the driver or the owner?
Only the driver can be fined for a speed camera offence in Sweden, not the owner of the car, according to Trafikverket.
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At what speed do you lose your licence on an 80 km/h road?
Driving 31 to 40 km/h over the limit, which is 111 to 120 km/h on an 80 road, is the most common reason for a Swedish licence revocation.
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Can you drive a manual car with an automatic licence in Sweden?
No, a licence with the automatic condition, code 78, limits you to automatic cars, and for manual cars you must pass a new driving test in a manual car.
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How much does it cost to drive a car per mil (10 km)?
Fuel cost per mil is the litres your car uses per mil multiplied by the price per litre, and one mil is 10 kilometres.
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How much is vehicle tax in Sweden?
A petrol car of model year 2006 or later pays SEK 360 a year plus SEK 22 per gram of CO2 per kilometre above 111, according to Transportstyrelsen.
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When can you apply for a driving licence permit (körkortstillstånd)?
There is no age limit for applying for a körkortstillstånd, but you need the permit before you can practise driving or book tests.
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How much is the toll on the Öresund Bridge?
A passenger car (up to 6 m) pays SEK 690 per one-way crossing of the Öresund Bridge at the toll station, from 14 September 2026.
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How much is the congestion tax in Gothenburg?
Congestion tax in Gothenburg is SEK 9, SEK 16 or SEK 22 per passage depending on the time, with a maximum of SEK 60 per vehicle and day.
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Do you have to drive with headlights on during the day in Sweden?
Yes, in daylight you must use either dipped headlights or other light, such as daytime running lights, and the two must not be used at the same time.
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How does the congestion tax work in Gothenburg?
Gothenburg charges congestion tax on weekdays from 06:00 to 18:29 for vehicles driven into and out of the central parts of the city, registered automatically at payment stations.
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Can you pass the car inspection with winter tyres in summer?
Yes, Bilprovningen says you can have a car inspected with summer tyres in winter and winter tyres in summer, because it checks the same tread depth whatever the season.
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How can you look up the owner of a car by registration number?
Send the registration number by SMS to 71640 and Transportstyrelsen replies with the vehicle's details and the owner's name and postal town, free apart from your mobile operator's fees.
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What happens if you renew your driving licence too late in Sweden?
If you do not renew, the licence becomes invalid and you may no longer drive any vehicle that needs a licence, according to Transportstyrelsen.
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Where is the cheapest EV charging in Sweden?
No source names one cheapest place to charge an electric car in Sweden, because operators set their own per-kWh prices, which vary by charger, tariff and location.