How do speed cameras and average speed checks work in Norway?
Point cameras, average speed sections, signs and who follows up.
Short answer
Norway uses speed cameras that measure speed at one point and average speed checks that time your car between two cameras, and both are announced with signs. On an average speed section the time between the two cameras gives your average speed. Statens vegvesen runs the cameras, while the police follow up offences.
Why
- Statens vegvesen states that automatic traffic control is announced with signs, with a different sign before a point camera than before an average speed section.
- Average speed control is set up on stretches with many accidents involving deaths and serious injuries, and in tunnels with high accident potential.
- Statens vegvesen says automatic speed control has the greatest effect on the most serious accidents.
Details
An average speed section consists of two camera boxes on a stretch with one speed limit. Statens vegvesen installs and runs the boxes and photographs the offences, and the police are responsible for following up the cases. An overview of average speed sections is available in the Vegkart map service at vegkart.no.
Tip
Keep to the limit for the whole section after an average speed sign: braking only at the cameras does not help, since the average between them counts.
People also ask
- Are there many speed cameras in Norway?
- How does average speed enforcement work in Norway?
Sources
- Norwegian Public Roads Administration: Automatic traffic controlChecked at:
- Norwegian Public Roads Administration: Average speed control by countyChecked at:
- Norwegian Public Roads Administration: News on average speed control, November 2024Checked at:
- Norwegian Public Roads Administration: Keep to the speed limitChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Statens vegvesen before you travel.
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