Am I allowed to drive faster than the speed limit in Norway?
No — speeding is illegal, and Norway has among the highest fines in Europe. Ordinary offences are settled with a fixed fine, and the amount depends on both how far over you drove and the posted limit. Under the tariff in force from 15 February 2026, the fine starts at 1,250 kr for 1–5 km/h over in a 60 zone and rises to 8,650 kr for 16–20 over. You lose your licence at around 26 km/h over where the limit is 60 or lower, and at 36 km/h over where the limit is 70 or higher. Eight points in three years also brings a six-month loss. Very high speed is reported and can bring prison.
📋 The rules
- Ordinary offences: a fixed fine on a set tariff
- 60 zone: from 1,250 kr (1–5 over) up to 8,650 kr (16–20 over)
- The fine depends on speed and the limit
- Licence loss at ~26 km/h over (≤60) or ~36 over (≥70)
- Eight points in three years = a six-month loss
🔓 Exceptions
- The measuring devices give a small tolerance in practice (around 3 km/h)
- The fine can be reduced if the speed occurred during careful overtaking
- Very high speed is reported instead of a fixed fine
⚠️ Penalties & fines
A fixed fine from 1,250 kr up to around 16,700 kr on the motorway. Above the top rate the case is reported, with loss of licence and possible unconditional prison for very high speed.
📎 Official sources
- Fixed-Fine Regulation · Lovdata →
- Licence-Loss Regulation · Lovdata →
- Director of Public Prosecutions · Circular 2/2021 →
❓ Frequently asked
What does a speeding fine cost in Norway?
From 1,250 kr for minor offences up to around 16,700 kr on the motorway, under the tariff from 15 February 2026.
When do I lose my licence?
At around 26 km/h over where the limit is 60 or lower, and at 36 km/h over where the limit is 70 or higher.
What is the points system?
Certain offences bring points. Eight points in three years brings a six-month loss of licence.
Are the fines income-based?
No, ordinary speeding fines are fixed rates. Income is used for drink-driving, not speeding.
What happens with very high speed?
The case is reported instead of a fixed fine, with loss of licence and possible prison.
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