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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When are studded tyres allowed in Sweden?
Studded tyres are allowed in Sweden from 1 October to 15 April, and outside those dates only when winter road conditions exist or are expected, according to Transportstyrelsen.
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How long after drinking can you drive in Sweden?
No source checked gives a safe waiting time after drinking, because alcohol burns off at different speeds for different people, so the safest choice is not to drink before driving.
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Can you drive after one beer in Sweden?
The limit for drink-driving in Sweden is two tenths of a per mille of alcohol in the blood, so the safest choice is not to drink at all before driving.
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How much does a driving licence cost in Sweden?
Official fees for a B licence include SEK 420 for the theory test and SEK 1,000 for the driving test at daytime prices.
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Can you drive an automatic car with a manual licence in Sweden?
Yes, a B licence without the automatic condition, code 78, is not limited to a gearbox type, so it also covers cars with automatic transmission.
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Can you drive a light motorcycle with a B licence?
No, light motorcycles of up to 125 cc and 11 kW fall under category A1, which you can take from 16, not under B.
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When must you yield to a bus in Sweden?
Where the limit is 50 km/h or lower, you must slow down for a bus that signals to leave a stop and let it pull out, stopping if needed.
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Can you drive in Sweden with a US driving licence?
Yes, a US licence is valid in Sweden while it is valid in the United States and you have not been registered as a resident here for over a year.
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When is there no congestion tax in Stockholm?
Congestion tax in Stockholm is not charged on weekends, public holidays or most days before a holiday, and in July only the first five weekdays are charged.
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How much is the fine for speeding in Sweden?
The on-the-spot fine for speeding in Sweden ranges from SEK 1,500 to SEK 4,000, depending on how far over you drive and on the posted limit.
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What should you think about when buying a used car in Sweden?
Before buying a used car, check for unpaid vehicle debts, examine the car thoroughly and get a written contract, according to Konsumentverket.
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Can you drive a moped without a licence in Sweden?
Mostly no, because a class I moped needs an AM licence or another driving licence, and a class II moped needs a licence or a förarbevis.
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How much does it cost to rent a car in Sweden?
Mabi's website advertised rental from SEK 695 per day on 28 October 2026, while its Arlanda page said prices start at SEK 1,199 per day.
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How much is the vehicle tax for electric cars in Sweden?
Cars in environmental class el are taxed on their CO2 emissions, and the formula starts from a base amount of SEK 360 a year, according to Transportstyrelsen.
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Is it legal to wear headphones while driving in Sweden?
None of the pages checked from Transportstyrelsen, the Swedish Police and the Traffic Ordinance mention headphones for drivers, so there is no explicit rule to quote.
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How long will Gothenburg have congestion tax?
Gothenburg's congestion tax has no end date in law, and ending or changing it would take a decision by the Riksdag, according to Trafikverket, the Swedish Transport Administration.