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Denmark is a compact country with a vast network of scenic roads that can take you from the Tivoli Gardens to the spectacular ocean views of Denmark's Atlantic shoreline. The Great Belt Bridge and Oresund Bridge connect Denmark and Sweden, via islands of Zealand and Funen. The Great Belt Bridge is 18km long and took 10 years to complete. There are no toll highways in Denmark. |
Vehicles and motorcycles must use dipped headlamps even by day and in clear weather. Fog lamps must only be used in foggy weather or heavy rain, and not in built-up areas. Flashlight must be used when changing lane on motorways, prior to and after overtaking.
Giving way
Drive on right, overtake on the left and give way to traffic from the right. Most traffic signs in Denmark are international. Note especially: A red and white triangular give way sign or a line of white triangles across the road signify that you must give way to traffic on the road you enter. Give way to buses that signal to pull out from bus stops. It is not automatically permitted to drive into the green at a junction unless you are sure to get through and avoid blocking the street.Pedestrians crossings
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As a rule, pedestrians crossings are zebra crossings. Speed must be adjusted so as not to endanger pedestrians in the crossing or stepping into it. At junctions and roundabouts, give way to pedestrians crossing the lane you are entering, and give way to cyclists and mopeds that move on ahead when you are to turn. |
Stopping and parking
Stopping and parking is as a rule permitted on the right side of the road but prohibited on main roads and motorways. Private cars may park two wheels on the pavement only if pedestrians are not inconvenienced and local police regulations permit it. In Copenhagen parking is permitted in marked areas only. Please note that over 3 minutes' idle running is prohibited in several places. Unlawfully parked cars result in a fine that may be demanded paid on the spot. The police are further authorised to tow away an unlawfully parked car, the charges in connection herewith are added to the amount of the fine.Limited waiting is always indicated on signs. Hours in black or white refer to workdays except Saturdays, hours in brackets refer to Saturdays, and hours in red refer to Sun- and holidays. Parking discs must always be used, wherever limited parking is allowed. Set disc to show time of arrival. Discs are available from gas stations, banks, etc.
Gas stations
Gas stations are found about every 50km along the motorways. Most of these stations have automatic payment machines that can be used when the station is closed.Renting a car
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To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. Seatbelts are mandatory. Infant seats are mandatory for children up to age 4. Child seats are required for children aged 4 to 6. |
National currency
Denmark is not part of the eurozone. It has its own national currency, the Danish krone (DKK).€ 1 = Kr 7.45 (approx)
Kr 100 = € 13.43 (approx)
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