Where are studded tyres banned in Stockholm?
The streets with a studded tyre ban, the 2027 extension and who is exempt.
Short answer
Studded tyres are banned on Hornsgatan, Fleminggatan and part of Kungsgatan in Stockholm, and the ban will extend to four more streets from 1 October 2027. The City of Stockholm names the exact stretches, for example Kungsgatan between Sveavägen and Birger Jarlsgatan and the whole of Fleminggatan.
Why
- The City of Stockholm says it is prohibited to drive with studded tyres on Hornsgatan, Fleminggatan and part of Kungsgatan.
- According to the City of Stockholm, the ban covers the whole of Fleminggatan and Kungsgatan between Sveavägen and Birger Jarlsgatan.
- The City of Stockholm says the extended ban starts on 1 October 2027 and will cover Sveavägen, Birger Jarlsgatan, Vasagatan and Torsgatan.
Details
On Hornsgatan the City of Stockholm lists the stretch eastbound between Långholmsgatan and Bellmansgatan and westbound between Söderledstunneln and Lignagatan, and the ban also covers Rosenlundsgatan between Krukmakargatan and Hornsgatan and Varvsgatan between Hornsgatan and Hornsbruksgatan. Elsewhere in Sweden studded tyres are allowed from 1 October to 15 April, according to Transportstyrelsen. For the national rules, see winter tyres and studs in Sweden, and for other driving rules see driving and traffic rules in Sweden.
Tip
Check the City of Stockholm's page for the exact stretches before you drive into the central city on studded tyres, since the list grows in 2027. A rental car may have studded tyres: Hertz says its Swedish rental cars can have them between 1 October and 30 April, so ask which tyres you get.
What may differ
Emergency vehicles, towing vehicles, care transports, waste collection vehicles, bicycles and class 2 mopeds are exempt from the ban. The City of Stockholm also grants dispensation in some cases, for example for a disabled parking permit, and the application fee is SEK 300.
Common misconception
Studded tyres are banned in the whole of central Stockholm.
What actually happens
The City of Stockholm lists specific streets for the current ban: Hornsgatan, Fleminggatan and part of Kungsgatan, with four more streets added from 1 October 2027.
People also ask
- Which streets in Stockholm ban studded tyres?
- Are studded tyres allowed in Stockholm?
- Where can you not drive with studded tyres in Stockholm?
Sources
- City of Stockholm: Studded tyresChecked at:
- Transportstyrelsen: Winter tyresChecked at:
- Hertz Sweden: Renting abroad and winter tyresChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check the City of Stockholm before you travel.
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