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What is the penalty for driving too fast?
Speed is one of the most important causes of road accidents. Speeding may also result in a fine and loss of your driving license. From 1 February 2024, penalty rates increased. The fines are the same for everyone, regardless of whether you are a student or a billionaire.
New Fine Rates from February 2024
In accordance with the latest changes in the Act on traffic, from February 1, 2024, drivers can expect higher penalties for speeding. The new rates have been set in great detail in order to discourage drivers from speeding.
Here are the detailed fine rates for: speeding in accordance with the new tariff, which entered into force on February 1, 2024, in Norway:
When the speed limit is 60 km/h or less:
- 5 km/h too fast: NOK 1150
- 10 km/h too fast: NOK 3150
- 15 km/h too fast: NOK 5650
- 20 km/h too fast: NOK 8200
- 25 km/h too fast: NOK 12700
When the permitted speed is 70 km/h or more:
- 5 km/h too fast: NOK 1150
- km/h too fast: NOK 3150
- 15 km/h too fast: NOK 5050
- 20 km/h too fast: NOK 7050
- 25 km/h too fast: NOK 9550
- 30 km/h too fast: NOK 12700
- 35 km/h too fast: NOK 15200
When exceeding the speed of 90 km/h or more:
- For speeding from 36 km/h to 40 km/h inclusive: NOK 15850
Consequences of Speeding
In addition to the financial consequences, speeding can lead to more serious consequences, including loss of your driving license and prison sentences in the event of significant exceedance of permitted limits.
Loss of driving license and penalty points
- Loss of driving license: Depending on the speed limit, the loss of your driving license can range from 3 to 36 months.
- Penalty points: Penalty points are awarded for exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 km/h at a speed limit of 60 km/h or less, and for exceeding the speed limit by more than 15 km/h at higher limits.
Why Harsher Penalties?
Purpose of introduction harsher penalties is not only penalization, but above all, prevention of dangerous situations on the roads. Statistics show that higher speed significantly increases the risk of accidents and their tragic consequences. By tightening the penalties for speeding, authorities are trying to increase driver awareness and promote safe behavior on the road.
. Conclusions
Speeding is a serious offense that may have far-reaching consequences, not only financial but also legal. The new regulations aim to strengthen safety of all road users road. Remember that maintaining the appropriate speed is not only a matter of complying with the regulations, but above all, taking care of your own safety and the safety of other road users.
