Side-by-side comparison
Germany vs Sweden driving rules
Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Germany and Sweden.
| Rule | Germany | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Outside built-up areas | 100 km/h | 70 km/h |
| Motorways / expressways | 130 km/h | 110 km/h |
| Standard drivers | 0.5 mg/ml | 0.2 mg/ml |
| Novice drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.2 mg/ml |
| Professional drivers | 0.0 mg/ml | 0.2 mg/ml |
| Daytime lights | Not stated in the standardized source | Mandatory all day |
| Winter tyres / equipment | Mandatory | Mandatory in a defined season when winter conditions apply |
| Mandatory equipment | first-aid kit, warning triangle, reflective vest | warning triangle, fire extinguisher |
| Low-emission zones | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Fines and enforcement | Check the current national or local official source | Check the current national or local official source |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |
Germany
Typical passenger-car speed limits: 130 km/h is advisory (Richtgeschwindigkeit); motorway sections without a posted limit are unrestricted.
Winter tyres / equipment: The source states that winter tyres are mandatory but gives no dates or conditions.
Sweden
Winter tyres / equipment: From 1 December to 31 March when the Swedish Police determines there are wintry conditions.
Mandatory equipment: The source limits the fire-extinguisher requirement to buses.
This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.