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Driving conditions in Norway are generally pretty good with well-maintained roads. There are some rural roads, particularly in the mountainous areas, that are poorly surfaced and should be used with great care. It is also essential to check that mountain passes are not closed by snow. All roads leading into Oslo have toll booths.

Traffic drives on the right. The minimum age for driving is 18 years and drivers must be in possession of full national driving licence or an International Driving Permit. If bringing a vehicle into Norway, registration documents and a valid certificate of insurance will be required. A Green Card, while not compulsory, is desirable. The wearing of seat belts is compulsory as is driving with dipped headlights at all times and children under 12 years must travel in the back of the car. Drink-driving is severely dealt with and the maximum legal alcohol to blood ratio is 0.05%.

The Norwegian Automobile Association (tel: 2234 1400; website: www.naf.no) can provide further information and may offer reciprocal benefits to members of automobile clubs in other countries.

Emergency breakdown service(s):
Norwegian Automobile Association 8100 0505

Routes to the city: The main highways into Oslo are the E6 from Lillehammer in the north, the E16 from Bergen in the west, and the E18 from Stockholm in the east and on to Stavanger in the west. The bridge from Sweden to Denmark is now open making it possible to drive from Norway to Denmark without a ferry.

Driving times to Oslo: From Lillehammer - 2 hours; Copenhagen - 6 hours 30 minutes; Bergen - 6 hours 45 minutes; Stavanger - 7 hours; Stockholm - 7 hours.

Coach services: The bus station Bussterminallen (tel: 2217 0166), Schweigaards gate 8, is located under the Galleriet Oslo shopping centre, behind Oslo S Station. Nor-Way Bessekspress (tel: 2217 5290; website: www.norway.no) operates the long-distance routes and tickets can be purchased at the station or on the bus.



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