Am I allowed to use my phone while driving in Denmark?
No — using a hand-held phone or other hand-held device while driving is forbidden. Under Road Traffic Act §55a it brings a fine of 1,500 kr and a clip on your licence, plus a mandatory 1,000 kr contribution to the Victim Fund, so it really costs about 2,500 kr. The ban also applies when you are stopped at a red light or in a queue — you still count as driving. Hands-free via Bluetooth and a phone in a fixed holder are allowed, but you must limit the interaction. Three clips in three years mean a conditional loss of licence. Cyclists get 1,000 kr with no clip.
📋 The rules
- Forbidden to use a hand-held phone while driving
- Fine of 1,500 kr and a clip on your licence
- Plus 1,000 kr to the Victim Fund
- Applies also when stopped at a red light
- Hands-free and a fixed holder are allowed
🔓 Exceptions
- An emergency call to 112 can be justified
- Hands-free via Bluetooth or a headset is allowed
- A phone in a fixed holder may be used for navigation with minimal interaction
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Hand-held phone use brings a fine of 1,500 kr and a clip, plus 1,000 kr to the Victim Fund. Three clips in three years mean a conditional loss of licence.
📎 Official sources
- Road Traffic Act §55a · Retsinformation →
- Safe Traffic · Phone in the car →
- Road Safety Agency · Licence clips →
❓ Frequently asked
Can I use my phone while driving?
No, not hand-held. It brings a fine of 1,500 kr and a clip on your licence.
What does it cost?
1,500 kr and a clip, plus 1,000 kr to the Victim Fund, so it really costs about 2,500 kr.
Does it apply when stopped at a red light?
Yes. The ban also applies when stopped at a red light or in a queue, as you still count as driving.
Can I use hands-free?
Yes. Hands-free via Bluetooth or a headset is allowed, and a phone in a fixed holder may be used with minimal interaction.
What happens with more clips?
Three clips in three years mean a conditional loss. New drivers lose the licence already at two clips.
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