Cheap car rental Denmark - Traffic Safety and Road Conditions

Book car rentals in Denmark now!

Traffic Safety and Road Conditions

TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Denmark is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.

Safety of Public Transportation: excellent
Urban Road Conditions/Maintenance: excellent
Rural Road Conditions/Maintenance: good
Availability of Roadside Assistance: good

A valid U.S. driver's license may be used while visiting Denmark, but the driver must be at least 18 years old. Driving in Denmark is on the right side of the road. Road signs use standard international symbols. Many urban streets have traffic lanes reserved for public transport only.

Use of seat belts is mandatory for drivers and all passengers. Children under three must be seated in approved child or booster seats. Drivers may not use a handheld cell phone while operating a vehicle. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is considered a very serious offense. The rules are stringently enforced, and violations can result in stiff fines and possible jail sentences.

Copenhagen, the capital and largest city in Denmark, has an extensive and efficient public transportation system. There is also a reliable train and bus network connecting Copenhagen with other major cities in Denmark.

Danish expressways, highways and secondary roads are of high quality and connect all areas of the country. It is possible to drive from the northern tip of Denmark to the German border in the south in just four hours. Greenland has no established road system, and domestic travel is performed by foot, boat or by air. The majority of the Faeroe Islands are connected by bridges or serviced by boat. Although the largest islands have roads, most domestic travel is done on foot, horseback, boat or air.

For additional general information about road safety, including links to foreign government sites, see the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs home page on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov/road-safety.html. For specific information concerning Danish driver’s permits, vehicle inspection, road tax and mandatory insurance, contact the Danish Tourist Board in New York via the Internet at http://www.denmark.org.

The emergency telephone number for police/fire/ambulance in Denmark and the Faeroe Islands is 112. In Greenland contact the local police.