Traffic rules Recommended Norwegian traffic is one of the safest in the world. Rules are strictly enforced, and the penalties for breaking them are quite stiff. Make a note of the routes468 following: Kristiansand42

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yield to traffic from the right unless you are on 42 a priority road. Note: No priority for vehicles 43 41 FLEKKEFJORD leaving a parking lot. 44 9 MOTORCYCLING Vennesla Birkeland • Headlights are mandatory at all times. Change E18 light to parking mode if you stop along the road. Nodeland LYNGDAL IN BEAUTIFUL • Vehicles must always yield to pedestrians at E39 KRISTIANSAND zebra crossings. MANDAL • Motorcycle helmets are compulsory. • The horn is only for emergency use (non- emergency use is an offence).

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MANDAL Pay special attention to Narrow roads Minor roads are great motorcycle roads, these road signs but are often quite narrow, and have no centerline. Make sure you stay well to the right, and be prepared to stop for kids, farm tractors bicycles, etc. Dangerous curve(s) Our roads have lots of curves, and some of them may be hard to handle. When you see these Motorhomes/caravans signs, though, be prepared to reduce your Motorhomes tend to go slower Alcohol speed, or to make sudden direction changes. than you, and take up more space. Riding and drinking is a bad Keep a safe distance, or pass them combination, and causes when you get a chance. bad things to happen. Also, the blood alcohol limit in Road works Norway is .02%, and it is Maintenance crews do their best to keep strictly enforced. things tidy. Be aware there may be loose gravel in the road, and heavy machinery leaving and entering the road.

Speeding Ferries Road narrows In towns and urban areas, the Ferries that are not part Just when you thought the road was narrow general speed limit is 50 km/h. of main roads or public enough, it may become even narrower. There There are good reasons for it, highways may run very may be enough room for you to pass oncoming so please respect it. infrequently. Do check traffic, but cars and other vehicles may have to the schedule (available slow down, or stop completely, which may catch Statistics also show that speed online in most cases) you by surprise. Keep your distance, and stay alert! often is a contributing factor before you venture off when foreigners crash on motor- into the wild. cycles. Moose (elk) You may encounter moose more or less every- where, but this sign tells you about a particularly high risk of meeting one. Slow down and scan the roadside. The moose is bigger than you. Tunnels Freedom to roam General danger Some tunnels are dark and The public right of access to land is The exclamation mark warns about a general misty. Slow down when you important when it comes to recrea- danger, which is often specified on an additional approach the entrance. tional activities in Norway. You can panel underneath. walk wherever you wish and camp wherever you want on uncultivat- Ferist Be especially aware of the “Ferist” (cattle grid) ed land. You can spend the night sign. Cattle grids are slippery, even when dry, under the open sky or put up a tent, and should be crossed at right angles and with though not closer than 150 metres the bike upright. Need for rest to a house or cottage. There is also a special sign for dangers that Riding a motorcycle in Norway particularly apply to motorcyclists. is immensely fun, but also quite Please tidy up demanding. Too many crashes after yourself, and are caused by fatigue and exhaus- remember that it is forbidden Priority road tion. Make frequent stops and get to light a fire in or near forests If you’re on a priority road, the “give way” rule enough rest. @vegvesensor from 15 April to 15 September. does not apply. Drivers entering a priority road #mctouring PS! There are also many regular must always yield. #nmcu campsites.