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🇩🇰 Denmark — HGV driving restrictions 2026

Denmark allows heavy goods vehicles to circulate freely at weekends and on public holidays. The main constraints focus on Copenhagen (night-time and prescribed routes), on oversize transport during peak summer heat, and on ADR transport when crossing the Øresund. Here are the details.

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Sunday driving ban No
Public holiday ban No
Seasonal restrictions Conditions apply
Night-time ban No
Additional ADR rules Yes
Specific zones or regions Yes
Vehicles concerned not applicable at national level
⚠️ Thresholds and conditions (temperature, times) are subject to change. This page is kept as up to date as possible but does not replace the official regulation: before a sensitive journey or a dispute, check the rules in force (Danish authorities, Copenhagen police). GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) is the maximum authorised laden weight.

1. General rule

✅Weekends and public holidays are free. Denmark imposes no general driving ban on HGVs at weekends or on public holidays.

2. Restrictions in Copenhagen

HGVs over 3.5 t may not travel at night, from 19:00 to 07:00.

HGVs over 18 t must use the following routes: Nørre and Vester Voldgade, Stormgade, Molmens Kanal and Gothergade; routes via Chr. IX's Gade, Kr. Bernikowsgade and Bremerholm are also permitted.

In certain cases, Copenhagen police may grant exemptions:

Københavns Politi – Trafikafdelingen
Anker Heegaardsgade 1.1, 1572 København V
Tel. 0045 / 33-141448

3. Special transport in extreme heat

From 15 June to 31 August, when the temperature exceeds 25 °C, HGVs exceeding the maximum weight or dimensions are prohibited between 12:00 and 18:00.

4. Dangerous goods transport (ADR)

HGVs carrying dangerous goods may not use the Øresund Bridge between 06:00 and 23:00.

Transport of goods in classes 1.1 and 1.5 (explosives) is limited to 5,000 kg per vehicle.

5. Good to know

🍺Blood alcohol: maximum 0.5 g/L of blood.

💡Lights: dipped headlights compulsory all year round, 24 hours a day.

📞Useful numbers: 112 (police, fire, emergency), 70.27.91.12 (breakdown Danske Autohjaelp).

Official sources

The links below lead to the authorities and the legal texts that prevail. They are in the language of the country.

The direct link to the regulatory text still has to be confirmed for this country. The source below is that of the competent authority: it is the one that prevails.

Before a sensitive journey

Bans may be changed temporarily because of the weather, roadworks, events, environmental measures or local decisions. This page provides a general overview and does not replace checking the official source before a sensitive journey.

Neighbouring countries and related routes

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