Driving licence, car registration, EU control, tyres, fines and ferries. Practical help for drivers in Norway.
Do you drive to clients in your own car? Check when you should account by kilometres, when to account for the vehicle's actual costs, and why commuting to a fixed workplace is not automatically considered a business trip.
Don't wait to change your tires until you see snow in the morning. In Norway you are responsible for traction year-round, and conditions can change during a single trip. Check the dates for using studs, the required tread depth, fines and city fees, and prepare your car before the weather catches you on the road.
Found a car on FINN and the price looks good? Before you pay, check the owner, mileage, EU inspection, outstanding debt on the car, technical condition and the contract. We guide you through buying a used car in Norway step by step.
Car insurance in Norway starts with the mandatory ansvarsforsikring, but liability insurance alone does not protect your car. We explain the differences between ansvarsforsikring, delkasko and kasko, the rules of the bonus system, state fees and what the consequences are for being uninsured.
Do you work or live in Norway and want to drive a car registered in Poland? Mere Polish registration, a registered address or family remaining in Poland do not automatically give the right to use the car. The key factor is where you have your permanent place of residence and whether your stay in Norway is indeed temporary.
