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- International Driving License is recognized.
- In Sweden, the traffic drives on the right with overtaking on the left.
- There are the following speed regulations in Sweden: 50 km/h — in cities, 90 km/h — on open rural roads, 110 km/h — on highways. Outside the city 70 km/h limit is in force (unless otherwise indicated).
- Seat belt is a must for both the driver and the passengers.
- To transport children under the age of 7, use appropriate restraints.
- The headlights must be turned on 24/7 irrespective of the season.
- A warning triangle is a must.
- Snow tires are obligatory from the 1st of December to the 31st of March.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 20 mg per 100 ml of blood. Swedish police may stop any car and ask a driver to go through a blood alcohol test.
- Car rental is available for persons aged 20.
- Trams have right of way. When the tram stops, drivers must yield the way to pedestrians on zebra crossing.
- Pedestrians have a priority on zebra crossings. They are allowed to cross the street only there.
- There are metered parking lots in the streets. City parking usually takes place on the right side of the road.
- Fire extinguisher and third party liability insurance is a must.
- In Sweden, hands free is a must.
- There are no toll roads in Sweden except for the Öresund Bridge.
- Stockholm: https://youtu.be/22lpXJKIexc
