Norway uses the European system of road signs, but some signs are special or more common here. These are the ones our guests ask about most. Source: the Norwegian sign regulations (Lovdata); sign images: Statens vegvesen (public domain).
Priority and give way
202 Vikeplikt – Give way. Give way to traffic in both directions on the road you are entering.
204 Stopp – Stop. Stop completely at the line, then give way.
206 Forkjørsveg – Priority road. Traffic from side roads must give way to you.
208 – End of priority road. From here the normal rule applies again: give way to traffic from the right.
Narrow roads
524 Møteplass – Passing place. Use it to let oncoming traffic pass on narrow roads. Parking is not allowed here.
Warnings
146.1 – Moose. Moose often cross here, especially at dawn and dusk.
146.2 – Reindeer. In the north, reindeer often walk on the road. Slow down and let them move away.
109 Fartshump – Speed bump ahead.
122 – Tunnel ahead. Your lights should be on anyway – in Norway they always are.
120 – Quay, shore or ferry berth. The road ends at the water.
Tolls and speed
765 Bomveg – Toll road.
792.30 – Fully automatic toll station. Drive through: a camera reads the number plate. With an Arctic Campers rental, AutoPASS tolls are covered by the toll road flat fee. Toll roads
362 – Speed limit, here 80 km/h.
556 – Automatic speed control: a speed camera ahead. Speed limits and fines
Stopping, parking and closed roads
370 Stans forbudt – No stopping on this side of the road, until the next junction or a new sign.
372 Parkering forbudt – No parking on this side of the road, until the next junction or a new sign.
302 Innkjøring forbudt – No entry.
306.0 – Closed to all vehicles.
Winter closures and convoy driving are shown on information boards and electronic signs, and a closed road is blocked with a barrier. Never drive past a closed barrier. Mountain passes and winter closures
Signs every camper driver likes
613 Rasteplass – Rest area.
621 Bobilplass – Motorhome parking.
611 Toalettømmeanlegg – Dump station: here you can empty the camper toilet.
610 Drivstoff – Petrol station. Fuel, EV charging and gas
723.31 – National Tourist Route, one of Norway's scenic roads.
780 – Chain-up area: a place to put snow chains on or take them off.
Driving in Norway by camper
• Overview: driving in Norway by camper
• Speed limits and traffic rules
• Winter driving and winter tyres
• Mountain passes and winter closures
• Main roads: E6, E39, E10 and more
• Route: Oslo to Tromsø one-way
Pick up your camper at our stations in Tromsø and at Oslo Airport.