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February 15, 2012
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The following articles have been tagged with "Swedish_road_administration":
Loophole may make speeding legal in Sweden
Society: 13 Oct 11
Lead-footed motorists are escaping fines despite breaking the speed limits on Swedish roads due to a recently discovered bureaucratic oversight.
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Swedes 'dependent' on their cars: study
Business & Money: 8 Jul 11
A new study shows that more than 50 percent of Swedes consider themselves dependent on their cars, despite half of all car trips being "short and unnecessary" according to figures from a previous survey.
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Car owner fined over 'bun money' bribe
National: 1 May 10
A man in western Sweden has been found guilty of bribery after enclosing 200 kronor ($28) worth of "bun money" in an application submitted to the Swedish Road Administration.
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Swedish road deaths plunge to record low
National: 15 Mar 10
The wintry weather in Sweden has led to the lowest number of road deaths recorded in February since the 1920s, new figures show.
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Icy roads warning across Sweden
National: 2 Mar 10
Drivers have been warned to exert extra caution on Tuesday after icy roads caused a spate of accidents across Sweden.
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Warmer winds carry falling ice warning
National: 26 Feb 10
A sudden change in the weather in Sweden has led to a heightened risk of icy roads, while pedestrians are urged to watch out for falling ice and snow from buildings.
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Transport hit as snowstorms ravage Sweden
National: 21 Feb 10
Sweden came to a near standstill over the weekend as wind-packed snowstorms blanketed a nation still recovering from earlier snowfalls. Citizens were advised to remain at home, until railway tracks and highways were cleared.
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Every third driver texts behind the wheel
National: 21 Dec 09
Every third Swedish driver occasionally reads or sends text messages while behind the wheel, according to new Sifo statistics. Experts say that texting can impair driving ability even more than extreme intoxication.
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Drivers urged to stay off icy Skåne roads
National: 20 Dec 09
A major snowstorm has hit Skåne in southern Sweden, blanketing roads and causing snow drifts.
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Dam nears breaking point in central Sweden
National: 13 Jul 09
Rescue services and volunteers are working hand over fist to stem the growing risk of a dam breaking in Säter in central Sweden as water levels continue to rise in the wake of weekend downpours.
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Western Sweden caught in downpour
National: 12 Jul 09
Rain has been pouring down over western Sweden over the weekend. In Åmål, around 100 properties have been flooded and the Swedish Road Administration was forced to close several roads.
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Sweden set for soggy Midsummer
Science & Technology: 18 Jun 09
Rain showers and traffic jams made for a slow and wet start to the holiday weekend on Thursday afternoon, with much of the country facing the prospect of a damp Midsummer holiday.
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Snow falls forecast across Sweden
National: 21 Feb 09
Snow falls are forecast across much of Sweden as Stockholm families head to the hills for the half-term holidays, according to the Swedish meteorological agency (SMHI).
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The great Swedish taxi rip-off
Analysis & Opinion: 12 Jan 09
With taxi rip-offs on the rise, Doug Lansky takes a look at how this un-Swedish practice started, why it’s allowed to continue, and what you can do to protect yourself from the scam.
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Six injured in bus accident
National: 18 Nov 08
Six people have been taken to hospital after a bus on its way from Stockholm to Copenhagen collided with a road maintenance truck early on Tuesday morning.
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Traffic agency chases up foreign drivers' unpaid parking fines
Society: 3 Nov 08
Drivers of foreign-registered cars in Sweden may want to start paying more attention to the country’s parking rules as the National Road Administration gets tough on fines.
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Swedish archaeologists find Iron Age wooden artifacts
Science & Technology: 23 Oct 08
A team of archaeologists digging near the planned expansion of a roadway have uncovered 1,700 year old artifacts made of wood, making them some of the oldest man-made wooden objects over discovered in Sweden.
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No SEX or LSD on Swedish cars
Society: 3 Oct 08
While authorities in Sweden have been known to put their foot down when it comes to what parents name their children, the three-letter combinations on Swedish licence plates can also be censored.
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'Fru Gårman' gets ready to cross Swedish streets
Society: 30 Sep 08
The Swedish Road Administration (Vägverket) on Monday revealed the final design for its new, more gender-sensitive pedestrian crossing signs.
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Northern Sweden to test new 'smart' roadway
Science & Technology: 19 Sep 08
Just in time for winter, a stretch of motorway in the far north of Sweden has been outfitted with high-tech equipment to help warn drivers about perilous driving conditions.
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Cyclists survive violent crash thanks to nearby doc
National: 6 Jun 08
A German cyclist couple involved in a serious car collision on Thursday morning managed to survive thanks to a doctor nearby.
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'More snow on the way'
National: 16 May 08
Winter has made a comeback Sweden with snowfalls of up to 15 centimetres registered in northern parts of the country.
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Human cadavers used in auto crash tests
Science & Technology: 7 May 08
Human cadavers were used in automobile crash tests conducted by the US-based parent of Swedish car manufacturer Saab.
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New definition for green cars on the way
National: 9 Apr 08
The Swedish Road Administration (Vägverket) has put forward a new definition of eco-friendly for cars purchased by the state which excludes 60 percent of models currently classified as green.
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Storm warnings issued in southern Sweden
National: 21 Mar 08
Large snow falls and hard winds are set to disrupt traffic in the southern parts of Sweden on Good Friday.
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Debt agency makes spacewalk seem like a cakewalk
National: 17 Mar 08
A simple drive around Stockholm nearly two years ago continues to cause headaches for Sweden’s first astronaut, Christer Fuglesang.
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Return of snow causes traffic delays
National: 17 Mar 08
Winter made a belated return to western Sweden on Monday morning with snow causing major traffic problems.
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Clean up starts after storm
National: 23 Feb 08
Storms over the southern part of Sweden have left 50,000 households without electricity, 19,000 without telephone and 40 roads blocked.
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Storm causes power cuts and flooding
National: 22 Feb 08
Storms over the southern part of Sweden on Friday have left 25,000 households without electricity and caused flooding in Gothenburg.
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Sweden steers towards tougher driving tests
National: 29 Jan 08
Sweden's national driving test is to become longer and more expensive.
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Four die on icy roads
National: 6 Jan 08
Four people have died as treacherous driving conditions caused a wave of road accidents in Sweden on Saturday. Forecasts indicate that roads will remain icy on Sunday.
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Sharp rise in Swedish road deaths
National: 1 Jan 08
Despite an ongoing zero tolerance campaign, the number of deaths on Sweden's roads rose significantly in 2007.
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Snow storms cause chaos on Sweden's roads
National: 14 Nov 07
Motorists are once again being advised to exercise caution on the roads as icy conditions prevail in much of Sweden following a day of heavy snowfall.
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Motorists grapple with icy roads
National: 13 Nov 07
The first major snowfall of the season has played havoc with road conditions in eastern Sweden with several reports of drivers losing control of their vehicles.
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Winter tyres a must as roads freeze over
National: 6 Nov 07
Motorists who haven't already done so are being advised to put on their winter tyres as icy conditions sweep in over the country. Roads in all parts of the country are expected to freeze over on Tuesday evening.
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Moped owners face licence challenge
National: 9 Sep 07
Following fast-rising sales and an increasing number of accidents, the government has called for a full driver's licence for all kinds of moped from 2009.
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New camera plan in crackdown on speeding
National: 2 Aug 07
The Swedish Road Administration is looking at the possibility of implementing new technology to monitor the speed at which motorists travel between two road safety cameras.
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Skåne flooding subsides
National: 7 Jul 07
In just one day there was as much rain as Skåne would expect in an entire month. But during the night the region finally began to dry out, offering a glimpse of relief to drivers and homeowners who have faced days of flooding.
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Driving tests easier in northern Sweden
Society: 16 May 07
A new report has found major discrepancies in driving test pass rates in different parts of the country. 82 percent of applicants in Umeå passed, compared to 69 percent in Malmö.
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Swedes prepare to accelerate
National: 8 Mar 07
On Thursday the government decided to go ahead with a bill to increase the speed limit on Swedish roads to 120 km/h. Four other new limits will also be introduced.
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Sweden to propose higher speed limit
National: 10 Jan 07
Drivers will have to keep their eyes on the side of the road as the number of speed limits in operation on Swedish roads is set to double. Top speeds of 120 km/h will be permitted on some roads.
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Temporary road to replace collapsed E6
National: 4 Jan 07
Detours brought about by the collapsed stretch of the E6 in western Sweden should come to an end in March when a temporary road will be fully in place.
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Experts warn of further road collapse
National: 22 Dec 06
The dramatic collapse of a 400 metre stretch of the E6 north of Uddevalla on Wednesday evening has attracted onlookers but officials warned that the collapse is continuing.
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Snow brings trains to a standstill
National: 1 Nov 06
Wintery conditions have paralysed the rail network in central Sweden, with 1,300 passengers left stranded overnight on trains. 45,000 households are without electricity.
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Alcohol locks fooled by slimmers
National: 4 Sep 06
Alcohol locks on cars can confuse heavy dieters with people who have been drinking. Both dieters and drinkers have high levels of acetone on their breath.
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More drug users behind the wheel
Society: 30 Aug 06
The number of people driving while under the influence of drugs has shot up in the past decade. Police say 7,000 people were discovered intoxicated on Sweden's roads last year.
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Fake elks will warn drivers
National: 29 Aug 06
After speed bumps and traffic cameras, Sweden's road safety authorities have introduced the latest in traffic-calming measures: papier maché elks.
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Sweden could ban mobiles behind the wheel
Society: 17 Aug 06
The Swedish National Road Administration is set once again to study the effects of mobile phone use while driving, after reports that it is more dangerous than previously thought.
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Road officials warn of Midsummer madness
National: 23 Jun 06
It could be a crazy weekend on Sweden's roads. Last year, 11 people died in car accidents during the Midsummer holiday, and there were 32 crashes in the Stockholm area alone.
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New problem with stolen number plates
National: 17 Jan 06
Car owners who have never so much as set foot in central Stockholm have nevertheless received demands to pay the congestion charge. Their number plates have been stolen and photographed on another car passing a payment point.
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Road deaths in Sweden at 60-year low
Society: 2 Jan 06
Fewer Swedes died on the roads in 2005 than in any other year since the war, despite rising traffic levels. The improvement is partly down to improved traffic safety measures, it is claimed.
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Road agency: new tax to stop sick drivers
Science & Technology: 1 Dec 05
The Swedish Road Administration wants every car owner to contribute to the financing of traffic medicine centres, where doctors can send people they think might be medically unfit to drive.
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No warning signs on new elk trails
National: 1 Oct 05
Sweden's elk will have to find different routes this year for their seasonal romp, since their old trails were wiped out by last year's storms. More of a challenge for hunters - and motorists, who will not have the benefit of warning signs.
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EU storm bonanza for Sweden
National: 23 Aug 05
Hurricane Gudrun, which ripped through southern Sweden in January, was classed a "significant natural catastrophe" for Sweden’s economy by the EU. Now Brussels has come good and coughed up over 760 million kronor in aid.
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Twice as many speed cameras in Sweden next year
National: 4 Aug 05
The target is to cut road deaths in Sweden to more or less zero. Ambitious, perhaps, but 700 new speed cameras on a wireless network will help.
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Legal traffic jam halts Stockholm?s congestion fees
Politics: 10 Feb 05
Hundreds of millions of crowns have been spent on the development of a congestion charge scheme for central Stockholm, but the whole project appears to have slammed into a legal brick wall. And the collision could be fatal.
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20 things to know before moving to Sweden
As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
How far can English take you in Sweden?
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
"The ice dripped in the winter sun. It was the first day when the light had been intense enough to cause dripping in the sunlight. To hear it was an extraordinary wakeup call. The cycle was happening again as it always does, always will (or so we think). I imagined that on my summer island, the bees..." READ »
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