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Denmark
- International Driving License is recognized.
- There is a right-hand driving in Denmark.
- The maximum permissible blood alcohol content is 0.05 ppm.
- Only a person over 21 years of age with a driving experience of 1 year can rent a car. The minimum age for obtaining a driver's license in the country is 18.
- The maximum permitted speed on the highway is 130 km/h, but sometimes it’s reduced to 110 and even 90 km/h, on toll-free roads - 80 km/h, in urban areas - 50 km/h.
- In Denmark, the law requires drivers to always drive with dipped headlights on.
- Seat belts are required for both the driver and passengers.
- Children over 3 years of age and less than 135 cm tall should be transported in a special child seat. When installing a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat, make sure that the airbag is deactivated.
- Reflective jackets, as well as an emergency stop sign, are obligatory.
- Overtaking on the right is prohibited.
- If the car isn’t equipped with a wireless headset, the use of a mobile phone is prohibited.
- Tire tread depth must be at least 1.6 mm.
- You should give way to cyclists in Denmark.
- Driving in the emergency lane is prohibited.
- Be sure to take a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit with you.
- Give way to buses.
- Respect all road users.
- Rental cars in Denmark are equipped with parking discs. Foreigners traveling by car can purchase them at gas stations, tourist offices, or banks.
Faroe Islands
Germany
- Not party to 1949 convention; International Driving License is honored.
- Germany drives on the right side of the road.
- The maximum permitted driving speed is 50 km/h on urban roads, 100 km/h on rural roads and 130 km/h on highways.
- Seat belt is a must. Otherwise, you will be fined €30.
- The minimum age to drive in Germany is 18 years. If you want to rent a car, you must be at least 21.
- Hands-free kit is a must. Otherwise, you will be fined €35.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- Avoid using safety camera warning devices in Germany.
- Children who are under 1.50 m are not allowed to sit in the front seat. Younger children must sit in the back seat securely fitted in place. For babies, use only rear-facing seats. Don’t forget to check if the airbag is disabled.
- The third-party insurance is obligatory.
- Make sure you have a warning road triangle as well as a reflective vest.
- Vehicles that enter an intersection from the right side of the road always have the right of the way unless otherwise indicated.
- Berlin: https://youtu.be/r4I_4aP2Xd0
- Hamburg: https://youtu.be/Xiv2ShG5pSI
- Munich: https://youtu.be/lFSf-49awKw
