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NORWAY

Drinking and Driving

Level of alcohol in blood over 0.02% = severe penalties including heavy fines and/or imprisonment – also surrender of licence.

Driving Licence

Motorcycle up to 125cc = 16 years: 125-400cc = 18 years and over: Over 400cc = 20 years.

Fines

On-the-spot for infringement of traffic regulations. Vehicle illegally parked may be towed away.

Fuel

Unleaded petrol (95 and 98 octane available). Credit cards accepted at most filling stations – check with card issuer for usage before travelling.

Lights

Dipped headlights during daytime compulsory.

Insurance

third party compulsory.

Kids as Pillions

No age limit – approved helmet – must sit on passenger seat. Must not be strapped to rider.

SWEDEN
Drinking and Driving

Level of alcohol in blood over 0.02% = severe penalties including fines, withdrawal of licence and/or imprisonment.

Driving Licence

17 years (NB UK licences which do not have a photograph will not be recognised unless accompanied by photographic proof of identity – eg passport.

Fines – Police can impose but cannot collect fines on-the-spot. Illegally parked vehicles may be towed away.

Fuel

Unleaded petrol (95, 96 and 98 octane available). Credit cards accepted at most filling stations – check with card issuer for usage before travelling.

Lights

Dipped headlights during daytime compulsory. Fines imposed for inadequate lighting.

Insurance

Third party compulsory.

Kids as Pillions

No age limit – helmet over 7 years.

FINLAND
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Motoring organisation

Tourist board information

Norway
Norwegian Tourist Board, Charles House, 5-11 Lower Regent Street, London SW1Y 4LR
Tel: 020 7839 6255

Finland
FINNISH TOURIST BOARD, P.O. Box 33213, London W6 8JX,
Phone +44 (0)20 7 365 2512 (UK), +353 (0)1 407 3362 (Ireland)
Fax +44 (0)20 8600 5681, email: finlandinfo.lon@mek.fi, www.visitfinland.com

Sweden
For UK & Ireland residents:
Visit Sweden, Box: 90, SE- 881 22 Sollefteå, Sweden
Phone (UK) : 020 7108 6168
E-mail: uk@visitsweden.com
Phone (Ireland): 01 247 5440
E-mail: ireland@visitsweden.com

British Embassy details

Finland
British Embassy
Itäinen Puistotie 17
00140 Helsinki

Tel: +358 (0)9 2286 5100
Fax: (358) (09) 2286 5262
E-mail: info.helsinki@fco.gov.uk

Office hours:
Mon-Fri: 09.00-17.00
Summer hours: 21 June-20 August: 08.30-15.00
Consular and Visa Section: Mon-Fri: 09.00-12.00 – telephone only

For emergencies outside normal opening hours, please call:
+358(0)500 817 242

www.britishembassy.fi

Norway
Postal Address: British Embassy
0244, Oslo
Visiting Address: British Embassy
Thomas Heftyesgate 8
0264, Oslo

Tel: (47) 23 13 27 00
Fax: (47) 23 13 27 27 Information
E-mail: britemb@online.no

Office hours:
GMT:
Summer: 0630-1400, Winter: 0730-1500

Local Time:
Summer: 0830-1600, Winter: 0830-1600

Consular Section:
Local Time 0900-1200

Consular Section (by phone):
Local Time 0900-1230

www.britain.no

Sweden
British Embassy
Skarpögatan 6-8
Box 27819
115 93 Stockholm

Tel: (46) (8) 671 3000
Fax: (46) (8) 661 9766
E-mail: info@britishembassy.se

Office hours:
GMT:
Embassy: 0800-1600
Consular: 0800-1100 / 1300-1500
Visa: 0800-1000

Local Time:
Embassy: 0900-1700
Consular: 0900-1200 / 1400-1600
Visa: 0900-1100

www.britishembassy.se