Who gets the fine from a speed camera: the driver or the owner?
How a speed camera case works and who receives the notice.
Short answer
Only the driver can be fined for a speed camera offence in Sweden, not the owner of the car, according to Trafikverket. If the driver can be identified from the photo, a notice with the image and measurement data is sent to that person. If not, a request goes to the vehicle's owner asking who drove.
Why
- Trafikverket says only the driver can be fined, not the owner, and that the police investigate the case and fine the driver.
- According to the Swedish Police, the cameras photograph only vehicles over the limit, and the picture of the driver is compared with passport or driving licence photos.
- The Swedish Police say that if the driver cannot be identified, a request is sent to the vehicle's owner about who drove.
Details
Trafikverket says all cameras are linked directly to the police. Transportstyrelsen says an investigation can also lead to licence action, that is revocation or a warning, and that you can give your views before it decides. The Swedish Police page does not say what follows if an owner does not name the driver. For other road rules, see driving and road rules in Sweden.
Tip
If a letter arrives, read it carefully: the Swedish Police describe either a notice to the driver or a request to the owner. Ask the police what to do next if anything is unclear.
What may differ
If the driver cannot be identified, the request goes to the owner of the vehicle. The Swedish Police page does not say what happens if the owner does not name the driver.
Common misconception
The owner of the car always pays a speed camera fine.
What actually happens
Trafikverket says only the driver can be fined, not the owner.
People also ask
- Who gets the fine from a speed camera in Sweden?
- Does the owner pay a speed camera fine?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Trafikverket and the Swedish Police before you travel.
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