Sweden Speeding 2026: 3 km/h Tolerance, SEK 2,000 Fine

Sweden’s enforcement tolerance is about 3 km/h, among the tightest in Europe, on motorways posted at 110 km/h, rural roads at 70 km/h and streets at 50 km/h. A camera catching you 10 km/h over costs roughly SEK 2,000 (about EUR 175), 20 km/h over SEK 2,800, and beyond 30 km/h over Sweden switches to income-based dagsböter that start near SEK 4,000.

Your case: Everything turns on your margin, because the jump from a fixed ticket to an income-scaled day-fine happens at roughly 30 km/h over — put your own speed and the posted limit into the speeding fine calculator to see which side of that line you would land on.

Why it’s only 110, and why the fine can sting

If you expect a German-style 130, Sweden feels slow: most motorways top out at 110 km/h, a few at 120, because the country’s Vision Zero road-safety policy keeps limits deliberately low. The bigger surprise is the money. Minor speeding is a fixed fine, but push past roughly 30 km/h over and Sweden switches to dagsböter — day-fines calculated from your income, so a high earner can pay several times what the ticket first looks like. Add a strict 0.02 alcohol limit (effectively one small drink is too much) and hidden fartkameror speed cameras, and Sweden rewards a light right foot.

Speed Limits in Sweden — Full Breakdown

Here is the full breakdown of speed limits across all road types in Sweden.

| Road Type | Cars | Trucks |

|———–|——|——–|

| Urban | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |

| Rural | 70 km/h | 70 km/h |

| Motorway | 110 km/h | 80 km/h |

Urban Speed Limits

In built-up areas of Sweden, the default speed limit for cars is 50 km/h. School zones and residential areas may have lower limits of 20-30 km/h.

Motorway Speed Limits

On motorways (highways/expressways), cars can travel at up to 110 km/h in Sweden.

Trucks and heavy vehicles are limited to 80 km/h on the same roads.

Speeding Penalties

A speeding fine for going 10 km/h over the limit is approximately SEK 2,000 (approx. EUR 175).

What Most Guides Don’t Tell You

Enforcement Reality

Speed enforcement in Sweden is aggressive. Camera networks cover motorways, urban arteries and rural trunk roads.

The typical enforcement tolerance is around 3 km/h above the posted limit. Anything beyond that triggers an automatic fine.

Truck Speed Limits

Heavy vehicles on Sweden motorways are capped at 80 km/h, creating a speed differential of 30 km/h with passenger cars. Be alert when overtaking or merging.

Mandatory Equipment

A speed check often turns into a full vehicle inspection. Make sure you carry a warning triangle. Missing any of these items is a separate offence with its own fine.

Alcohol and Speed

The blood alcohol limit in Sweden is effectively zero (0.02). Being marginally over the limit while also speeding compounds both penalties.

How Sweden Compares

Key Facts at a Glance

More Resources

• Full Driving Rules for Sweden

• World Speed Limit Map

• Speed Unit Converter