Denmark
🚗 Do tourists need a license to drive a car in Denmark?
No, tourists do not need a specific license to drive a car in Denmark if they hold a valid driving license issued by their home country.
🚓 Driver rules in Denmark
- Speed limitations:
- In built-up areas: 50 km/h
- Outside built-up areas: 80 km/h
- Motorways: 130 km/h
- Mobile phone use:
- Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is prohibited
- Hands-free devices are allowed, but it is recommended to only use them when necessary
- Drunk driving:
- The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.5 g/l
- For inexperienced drivers (held a driving license for less than 3 years) and professional drivers, the limit is 0.2 g/l
- Insurance:
- All drivers must have at least third-party liability insurance
- It is recommended to have comprehensive insurance to cover damages to your own vehicle
- Age limitations:
- To obtain a car driving license, you must be at least 18 years old
- For certain vehicles, such as motorcycles, the minimum age requirement may be higher