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Denmark
Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now the EU) in 1973. However, the country has opted out of certain elements of the European Union's Maastricht Treaty, including the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), European defense cooperation, and issues concerning certain justice and home affairs.
Towns in Denmark (click town name for more information)
Driving Advice in Denmark
Driving in Denmark - some useful information:
License
Valid foreign licenses are accepted.
Equipment
You must carry a warning triangle.
Driving
The minimum age is 18 years. Children under 3 years of age must be seated in a special child restraint. The use of seat belts is compulsory for front-seat passengers. The legal blood alcohol limit is 80 mg. Speed limits are as follows: 50 kph in built-up areas, 80 kph outside built-up areas, 110 kph on expressways, and 70 kph for cars with a caravan or trailer traveling outside built-up areas or on expressways.
If a line of triangles is painted across the road, it means you must yield. You must also yield to buses. Beware of bicyclists.
Motorways, or 'Motorvej' are mainly two lanes in either direction. There are no toll roads in Denmark.
Headlights must be used at all times EXCEPT WHEN waiting at a level train crossing use only sidelights, headlights should be off. Use your lights instead of your horn to signal a warning not involving immediate and extreme danger.
Motoring offences attract an on-the-spot fine. Police are empowered to collect fines. An official receipt should be issued. Non payment may result in the vehicle being impounded.
Fuel
Fuel stations in smaller towns often close at night. However, many offer self-service pumps 24 hours a day. Major credit cards are usually accepted. Unleaded gasoline is known as blyfri benzin. Diesel is called dieselolie. LPG is LPG.
Road Signs
Hold til højre - Keep to the right
Hold till venstre - Keep to the left
Indkørsel forbudt - Do not enter
Korsvej - Crossroads
Omkørsel - Detour
Vejarbejde - Road in repair
Vejen er spaerret - Road closed
Ensrettet kørsel - One-way Street
Fare - Danger
Farligt sving - Dangerous curve
Fodgaengerovergang - Pedestrian crossing
Gennemkørsel forbudt - No through road
The word banegården indicates a train station.
PARKING
Parking meters operate in some towns. Street parking is usually restricted to one hour.
The impounding of cars is likely for illegally parked cars. A parking disc system operates in major towns. Discs available from petrol stations, tourist offices, tobacconists and other outlets.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
Police
112
Fire Service
112
Ambulance
112
We offer car hire in the following locations in Denmark
Aalborg Airport, Aarhus (Tirstrup) Airport, Aarhus (Finlandsgade), Aarhus (Silkeborgvej), Billund Airport, Copenhagen Domestic Airport, Copenhagen International. Airport, Copenhagen, Esjberg Airport, Esjberg, Frederikshavn, Glostrup, Helsingoer, Karup Airport, Kolding, Naestved, Nyborg, Odense, Odense Airport, Ringsted Ronne Airport, Roskilde, Ronne Airport, Ronne, Silkeborg, Skrydstrup-Vojens Airport, Sonderborg Airport, Svenborg, Taastrup, Thisted, Thisted Airport, Vordingborg. and other locations.
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