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43. Here are some mountain roads near Geiranger that are always closed during the cold season - #55 Sognefel, #51 Valdresfløya, #63 Geiranger, #63 “Troll Road”, #13 Gaularfjellet and E69 Nordkapp.
44. Entering the territory of central areas of some major cities is also paid. For example, you will have to pay to enter Oslo, Bergen, Tønsberg, Kristiansand, Namsos and Stavanger. The exact amount of payment depends on the type of car. Motorbikes can enter these cities for free.
45. The arch bridge Svinesund is one of the most beautiful bridges in the country. It passes over the Ide fjord and is a part of the road E6. The total length of the bridge is 704 meters. The cost of riding on it is approximately 20 kronor for an ordinary car. Mopeds and motorcycles can also enter the bridge for free.
46. Tourists, who will stay in the country for less than three months, are also provided with the opportunity to pay for the use of toll roads automatically. In order to do this, motorists simply need to register a credit card in the system “Visitors Payment”. This can be conveniently done in Internet.
47. The participants of the Visitors Payment system do not need to install any gadgets in the vehicle. On entering the paid section of the road, the car’s number is recorded, and then checked in the system’s database. If the car is a member of Visitors Payment, then the required amount of money is automatically deducted from the account of the credit card.
48. It is better to sign up in the system in advance (10 - 14 days before making the first ride on a toll road) despite the fact that formally there is no time limit on the use of the service. The drivers, who are registered in the system, must cross the checkpoints using the special AutoPASS lanes.
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If you need a car with an automatic transmission, it is recommended to book it in advance. Cars with automatic transmissions are often sparse in Norway, so the rental confirmation may take a longer period.
When selecting a specific model for traveling throughout Norway, we recommend to take into consideration some practical apects. If you are going to drive mostly in the cities, then a car of a small size is preferable, while for long distance trips (and trips in the mountains) we recommend to choose a larger and more powerful car.
Prior your car retrun, please clean the salon from a garbage, and do not forget to take away all your belongings from the passenger compartment.
At the car return time, please ask the officer to make a visual inspection of the vehicle for defects and to sign the acceptance report. Keep the invoice and the acceptance report for next few months.
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50. Drivers always have an opportunity to pay for the use of a toll road in cash. In order to do this, when approaching the checkpoint, you must select the lane with the “Manuell” or “Mynt /Coin” mark. Note that the national currency only is accepted, so do not forget to stock up on coins and paper money in small denominations in advance.
51. Some toll roads are equipped with automated payment points. You can drive safely through them, but within a month you will receive the bill. If you pay the bill late, then it will be regarded as a violation of the traffic rules. In this case the driver will have to pay a fine, which may be ten times bigger than the sum of using the toll road.
52. A large part of the city parks is equipped with payment machines. On entering such a parking lot, you should pay for the service and take a special ticket that must be placed in a visible place in the front window. We should note that the payment machines in parking lots accept coins of 1, 5, 10 and 50 kroner. It is also possible to pay by credit card.
53. In order to remind drivers to follow the speed limit, there are “speed bumps” on many busy roads. Not all of them are marked with corresponding road signs, so in the evening and at night drivers should be especially careful.
54. If the test showed that the blood alcohol level is more than 0.2‰, but less than 0.5‰, then the offender will have to pay a fine of 6000 kroner. If the blood alcohol content is greater than 0.5‰, the fine will be 10000 kroner and more. The violator may also be imprisoned.
55. The police in Norway have the right to impose fines right on the spot. If, for any reason, the driver is unable to pay the fine on the spot, he will be issued a bill that can be paid off in any local bank.
56. According to the local regulations, drivers must always carry a warning triangle and a reflective vest. In case of an emergency stop on the road at night, it is prohibited to leave the car without a special reflective vest.
57. Drivers are allowed to use winter tires from early November until the first Sunday after Easter. In the territory of Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim it is allowed to use winter tires only for an additional fee. The daily fee is approximately 30 kroner, the monthly fee is 400 kroner, and the annual fee is approximately 1200 kroner. The violation of the rule will result in a fine of 750 kroner.
59. Every petrol station in Norway has the right to set its own petrol prices. As a rule, the closer to the city center or one of the main roads of the country the petrol station is, the higher the cost of gasoline is. Therefore, savvy drivers are recommended to search for petrol stations in suburbs away from noisy and crowded areas.
60. Tunnels are another important feature of Norwegian roads. They are located throughout the country, and there are more than 1200 of them in total. Almost all the tunnels are well-lit, and some are even equipped with ventilation systems. Laerdalstunnelen is considered the longest tunnel in the country. Its length is 24.5 km.
61. In addition to petrol stations, small restaurants and shops, there are many attractive campgrounds and resorts along main roads. Drivers are welcome to rent a cozy house with a toilet, bathroom and kitchen for a night. The prices in these boarding houses are quite attractive.
62. Atlantic road remains one of the most popular tourist routes of the country. This is a two-lane highway that covers an archipelago of small islands, connected by small bridges. The road is located on the northern coast of the Atlantic Ocean. This is a perfect place for tourists who love outdoor activities and enjoy beautiful sea views.
63. “Troll Road” (Trollstigveien) is considered an internationally famous tourist attraction. The road was opened in 1936. It is laid in an incredibly complex mountainous area, where, as it seems, it is completely impossible to make a road. “Troll Road” has 11 steep turns, and approximately in the middle of the road you will see a narrow bridge over a rushing mountain river. The road is considered one of the most difficult and dangerous roads in the country, so beginners are better to refrain from going. In some places, the width of the road is just 3 meters. Despite this, massive tourist buses can be seen there all the time.
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