Driving
Latest news and important information on driving licences, law changes, speed limits, fines, and more.
When should you change to winter tyres in Sweden?
Have you changed to winter tyres yet? If not, it may be time to do so as temperatures have already started dropping.
First stretch of Stockholm bypass to open in two months
Once the entire bypass is finished, it's expected to halve the driving time through the Swedish capital.
EU nations to hold emergency meeting on diesel prices amid US pressure
EU nations will meet Friday, aiming to develop a unified response to soaring diesel prices, a day after the US called on its European allies to release strategic reserves "immediately" to stem the crisis.
Sweden becomes one of Europe's cheapest countries for petrol and diesel
Sweden is now one of the cheapest countries in Europe for petrol and diesel, after taxes were slashed on July 1st.
Norwegian drivers set to flock to Sweden as fuel prices plummet to 1999 levels
Sweden will become one of the cheapest countries in Europe for petrol and diesel when it slashes taxes on July 1st.
Long queues and fatal crashes mark Sweden's busy Midsummer weekend
One of Sweden's busiest travel weekends of the year is drawing to a close, with several fatal accidents over the Midsummer holiday.
Summer of traffic chaos: Swedish drivers warned to expect record roadworks
Drivers heading out on Sweden's roads this summer should prepare for more closures than usual, with a record number of roadworks under way to give the country's neglected transport network a major facelift.
Self-driving bus crashes with tram in Gothenburg on first day
A self-driving bus was involved in a crash with a tram on its first day carrying passengers in the Swedish city of Gothenburg.
12 people died in traffic accidents in Sweden in March
March was an unusually deadly month in terms of traffic accidents in Sweden, new figures reveal.
How do you appeal a parking ticket in Sweden?
Getting a parking ticket can ruin even the best of days. However, motorists in Sweden have the right to appeal and get their money back if a mistake has been made.
What are European countries doing to keep fuel costs down?
War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers.
Almost 40,000 people had their Swedish driving licence revoked in 2025
The number of people who lost their driving licence increased in Sweden in 2025.
How to avoid getting too many parking fines in Sweden
Foreigners (or maybe it's just us...) often find that when they start driving in Sweden they get ticketed almost as often as they park. It is all too easy to fall foul of the country's many complex parking rules. If you learn these ones, though, you should keep your annual ticket bill to a minimum.
How to stay safe on snowy Swedish roads
Navigating icy, slippery, and snow-covered Swedish roads is nothing short of a challenge. Here's how to make sure your car can handle the weather.
What do you legally need to carry in your car in Sweden?
Whether you’re driving in Sweden as a resident or a tourist, it’s worth knowing what you legally need to have with you when you’re out on the roads.
Why will new EU driving licence rules take 4 years to come into force?
New driving license rules rolled out by the European Commission have apparently already entered 'into force', but closer inspection reveals that they will take years to make it onto the roads.
Driving in Europe: New EU law to require medical tests and end 'licences for life'
The European parliament has adopted a new law making EU-issued driving licences valid for just 15 years, requiring drivers undergo a medical test before renewing.
'This will save lives': EU adopts new rules on Europe-wide driving bans
It will be more difficult for drivers in Europe who committed serious traffic offences in another EU country to dodge a driving ban, as new rules adopted on Tuesday aim to ensure that disqualifications are recognised across the 27 member states.
The nine ways you can lose your driving licence in Sweden
There are nine official reasons you can be stripped of your driving license in Sweden, from the obvious – drunken driving or speeding – to less obvious ones, like being involved in a bar fight, drug dealing, or being a known alcoholic. We explain the system.
Cross-border driving fines set for return after EU-UK 'reset'
British motorists caught speeding in Europe – and European drivers caught in the UK – may soon receive an unwelcome surprise on their return home following the recent "reset deal" between the EU and the UK.
How the EU wants to simplify paperwork for car owners moving abroad
The European Commission wants to roll out digital car registration and "roadworthiness" certificates, plus the better exchange of related data, in order to simplify paperwork for people moving across borders.
'Crucial for safety': New rule will enforce driving licence bans across EU
Drivers who have their license confiscated in an EU country as a result of a serious driving offence will see their disqualification recognised across all European Union member states under a new law just agreed in Brussels.
Banning diesel and petrol cars in central Stockholm 'not illegal'
A Swedish court has thrown out a decision to halt plans to ban diesel and petrol cars in central Stockholm.