Norway has a total area of 385,207 square kilometres (148,729 sq. mi) and had a population of 5,425,270 in January 2022. The country shares a long eastern border with Sweden at a length of 1,619 km (1,006 mi). It is bordered by Finland and Russia to the northeast and the Skagerrak strait to the south, on the other side of which are Denmark and the United Kingdom.
Abnormal Road Movements
Vehicles exceeding the weights and dimensions below must apply for a special authorisation. See the page links below for further information.
Special transport road | Norwegian Public Roads Administration (vegvesen.no)
Apply for an exemption for abnormal transports | Statens vegvesen
All abnormal load operators will require a keeper’s certificate to prove ownership of the trailer, which must be carried as part of the vehicle documents at all times.
EU Directive – Within the European Union (EC), the Council Directive 96/53/EC gives information about the permissible dimensions and weights for road vehicles in international traffic. Vehicle combinations (trucks with ordinary trailers or semi-trailers) which comply with the criteria specified here may travel on roads within the EU without a special permit. The size and weight limits set by the Council Directive are summarised in the tables at the link here
Carriage of Dangerous Goods
Transportation of hazardous goods in Norway International transportation of hazardous goods by road in Norway must be compliant with ADR. Some road tunnels impose restrictions applicable to certain types of hazardous goods. See the ADR book: – Chapter 1.9, paragraph 1.9.5. and subparagraphs – Chapter 5.4, paragraph 5.4.1.1.1, point k – Chapter 8.6 Transportation of hazardous goods by ferry Some ferries will not transport hazardous goods, so you should always check with the shipping company in advance. The same applies to both domestic and foreign ferry crossings
Main Competent Authority
Directorate for Civil Protection
POB 2014
N-3101 TØNSBERG
Norway
Tel: +47 33 41 25 00 (switchb.)
Fax: +47 333 10 660
E-mail: postmottak@dsb.no
Website: https://www.dsb.no
Class 7
Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority
Website: www.nrpa.no
Other Competent Authorities
Notification by Norway according to section 1.8.4 of the ADR (English only)
Tunnels – ADR
Notification according to 1.9.5 (Tunnel restrictions) – Norway notified tunnel restrictions according to 1.9.5 (updated February 2020)
The following restrictions for the passage of vehicles carrying dangerous goods through road tunnels are:
*Drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods are requested to call the Road Traffic Central and wait for their permission before entering this tunnel. The telephone number are announced on a sign at some distance from the tunnel entrance. Revised – 31 January 2020
If you are shipping dangerous goods, you must also complete a dangerous goods declaration. See guidance on moving dangerous goods
Heavy Goods Vehicles Road Tolls
The use of road tolls to fund road building has a long tradition in the country. Their main purpose is to develop better road infrastructure, faster, but they can also be used for strengthening public transport solutions within cities.
Approximately 190 toll stations are in operation around Norway.
Owned by Statens vegvesen, AutoPASS is the system used to administer and collect tolls throughout Norway. These days, most toll stations are automated and you simply drive on as usual without stopping or even slowing down.
The one main exception is the Atlantic Road tunnel between Kristiansund and Averøy, where manned tollbooths are in operation.
The toll amounts depend on:
Bridges subject to tolls
Tunnels subject to tolls
The above are examples; there are other Bridges/Tunnels subject to tolls.
Weekend and public holiday Driving Bans
There are no general driving ban on Sundays and public holidays.
Driver & Vehicle Documentation
Check what other vehicle documents and driver documents the driver needs to carry on international journeys.
Permits
Check which international road haulage permits you need.
Check which international road haulage permits you need – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Find out how to apply for bilateral international road haulage permits and the rules you have to follow at the link below.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/international-road-haulage-permits-for-some-non-eu-countries
To find out more about ECMT Permits, please visit the link below.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ecmt-international-road-haulage-permits
To find out more about ECMT International Removal Permits, please visit the link below.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/international-road-haulage-removal-permits
Speed Limits for HGV’s over 3.5t
The following speed limits are applicable to HGVs:
Drink Driving
The legal limit is 20 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood (0.2 BAC) for professional drivers, penalties for driving under the influence are very strict.
Other Items Required
In addition to required documents, motorists are also required by law to carry the following items when driving to avoid hefty on-the-spot fines:
Drivers Guide for Norway
The HGV drivers guide to Norway is a excellent reading and can be downloaded below.
HGV-drivers-guide-to-Norway.pdf
Items you should not take into Norway
Be aware that you cannot take the following with you:
You cannot take the following unless you pay to have them inspected before you leave and get a ‘Phytosanitary certificate’:
Permitted vehicle width and length
The maximum permitted vehicle width on public roads in Norway is 2.55 m (2.60 for vehicles with insulated trailers). The maximum permitted length for tractor-trailer combinations is 19.5 m. The maximum width and/or length may be less on some road sections.
Gross weight
The maximum permitted gross weight for tractor/trailer combinations is 50 tonnes, if the combination has a sufficient number of axles and sufficient distance from the rear axle on the motor vehicle to the front axle on the trailer. The gross weight on some road sections may be lower, and there may be restrictions on axle load on some roads at times.
Modular vehicle combinations
Modular vehicle combinations may be no more than 25.25 m long and weigh a maximum of 60 tonnes. Modular vehicle combinations are only permitted to use a limited road network.
Seat belts
Seat belts must be worn at all times.
In an emergency
112 – You can dial 112 from anywhere in Europe and an operator will connect you to an emergency service in the country you are visiting. Operators can answer your call in their native language, English or French.
Low Emission Zones
A number of regions have low emission zones for Lorries. These LEZs also affect the cities within those regions. For further information on LEZ’s
Transport Organisation
Norges Lastebileier-Forbund
St. Olavsgt. 25
Postboks 7134
St Olavs plass
0130 Oslo
Tel: +47 415 44 100
Email: post@lastebil.no
Web: https://lastebil.no/
British Embassy
Visiting address:
Thomas Heftyesgate 8
Oslo, Norway
Postal address:
Oslo
0244
Norway Telephone: +47 23 13 27 00 / +44 1908 51 6666
