| Speed Limit on Motorways | - 110kmh but in some places 130kmh (68mph)
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| Speed Limit on Open Roads | |
| Speed Limit in Towns | |
| Alcohol Limit | - 0.05mg of alcohol in the bloodstream
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| Road Tolls | - Danish motorways are free
- The two major bridges - the Oresund and Storebaelt Bridges - charge tolls
- The toll bridge across the StoreBælt between Sjælland and Fyn charges Dkk200 for cars
- The Oresund toll bridge charges DK235 (€31.50) for cars
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| Use of Mobile Phone Whilst Driving | - It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving and can result in an on the spot fine
- It is legal to use a hands free unit
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| On the Spot Fines | - Denmark has no on the spot fines
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| Seat Belts | - Compulsory for front and rear seated passengers if already fitted
- Children must be at least 12 years of age to sit in the front of the vehicle unless a special secured seat is fitted
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| Traffic Light Regulations | - Denmark conforms to International traffic light regulations· Red – Stop
- Amber – slow down
- Green – Go
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| Rush Hour in Built Up Areas | - 0730 – 0900hrs 1530 – 1800hrs
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| Fuel | - Many of the larger fuel stations are open 24hrs a day and are often self-service
- Those fuel stations that are not situated in large towns tend to close late in the evening
- There are a limited number of fuel stations on motorways
- Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, although they probably won't work at automatic pumps, which are often the only pumps open out-of-hours
- All grades of unleaded petrol, diesel and LPG are available as well as lead substitute additive
- It is permissible to carry petrol in a can
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| Parking Advice | - Parking discs permit parking normally for one hour and are required where there are no parking meters in place
- Discs are available from fuel stations, post offices, banks and tourist information offices
- Parking meters usually allow up to 3 hours parking
- In major towns parking on the street is restricted to 1 hour
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