Chapter 1. Introductory provisions
section 1 of this Act contains provisions on the
1. permission to drive motor vehicles, off-road vehicles, tractor
and machinery,
2. documents that provide such jurisdiction, namely, driving licence,
tractor cards and driving licences,
3. driving permit, meaning a decision on the applicant
meet medical and personal requirements for a driver's license or
tractor cards shall be issued,
4. drivers, meaning those who have driving licences
or driving licence,
5. holders of drivers ' licences, meaning anyone who has
class II licence for moped, snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle.
Provisions on permission to run some commercial
traffic is in commercial law (2012:210) and in the law
(2007:1157) om professional driving skills as well as in taxi traffic in
taxi traffic law (2012:211). Law (2012:228).
section 2 of the auto-weight concepts in this Act have the same meaning
as the Act (2001:559) road traffic code definitions.
With ignition interlock device means a device in a vehicle that prevents
that the vehicle is started and run by drivers have alcohol in
the exhaled air. Law (2010:1914).
section 3 of the concept of permanent residence referred to in this law
settlement for at least 185 days in each calendar year
1. as a result of personal and occupational ties, or
2. If occupational ties missing, as a result of personal
a connection that is characterized by close ties between a person and the
place where he lives.
A person who has professional ties to a location other than
the to which he has personal ties and who consequently
Alternately living at different locations in two or more States shall
be deemed to be a permanent resident of the State to which he has
personal ties provided that he regularly
Returns there. This condition need not be met if
the person lives in a State to carry out a time-limited
task.
Studies at University or school causes
not that the permanent settlement changes. Law (2001:571).
Chapter 2. Operator permissions
Eligibility requirements
1 §/expires U: 2016-01-01/passenger car, truck, bus, motorcycle, moped class I,
off-road vehicles and machinery class in may be run only by the
with a valid driving licence for the vehicle. Have trailer
attached to a car, the driver shall have driving privileges even
for the trailer. Law (2009:189).
1 section/entry into force: 01/01/2016/passenger car, truck, bus, motorcycle and moped class I may be run only by those who have a valid driving licence for the vehicle. Have a trailer attached to a motor vehicle, the driver shall have a driving permission even for the trailer. Law (2015:791).
2 §/expires U: 2016-01-01/tractor with rubber wheels and engine equipment class II may be run
on the road only by those who have a valid driver's license or
tractor cards, if not driving on the road means a shorter distance
for travel to or from the workplace or between a farm
grounds or for similar purposes.
2 section/entry into force: 01/01/2016/Tractor with rubber wheels and engine equipment class II may be running on the road only by those who have a valid driving licence or tractor, if not driving on the road means a shorter distance to travel to or from the workplace or between a farm estate or for similar purposes.
Off-road vehicles, motor gear class and tractor b may be executed only by those who have a valid driver's license with permission B.
Law (2015:791).
paragraph 3 of the Moped class II may be executed only by the driving licence,
tractor cards or driver's licence for a moped class II.
Snowmobile may be executed only by the licence for
snowmobile.
All-terrain vehicle may be executed only by the licence for
all-terrain vehicle. Law (2009:189).
4 section For driving instruction of vehicles referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3
the provisions of Chapter 4. Law (2009:189).
Driving privileges for specific vehicle types
§ 5/expires U: 2016-01-01/Driving privileges under section specified in the licence with
the following indications.
Designation Driving Privileges
Am moped class in
A1 easy two-or three-wheel motorcycle
A2 1. two-wheel motorcycle that has a net effect
not exceeding 35 kW and a relationship between
net power and weight not exceeding
0.2 kW/kg and that, if the vehicle
original design has been altered, has its
origin in a vehicle with a maximum of twice the
the effect.
2. easy three-wheel motorcycle
(A) two-and three-wheel motorcycle regardless
stroke volume, power and the relationship between
net power and weight.
B 1. passenger cars with a total weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes
and light truck and an easy
trailers attached to this car.
2. off-road vehicles
3. machinery class in
4. three-wheel motorcycle
5. four-wheeled motorcycle
ASK the car covered by privileges B and a
or more trailers attached to
such a car, if the trailer vehicle total
total weight does not exceed 3.5 tonnes.
C1 heavy goods vehicle with gross vehicle weight of not more than 7.5 tonnes
and passenger cars with total weight over 3.5 but not
7.5 tonnes and only a light trailer which is
attached to this car.
C1E car covered by permission of C1 or B
and one or more trailers attached
for such a car if the car and trailer vehicle
total maximum weight not exceeding 12 tonnes.
(C) heavy truck and passenger car with total weight over
3.5 tonnes, and only a light trailer which is
attached to this car.
CE car covered by permission (C), as well as a
or more trailers, regardless of weight, which is
attached to this car.
D1 bus fitted with not more than 16 seats
In addition to the driver's seat and the length of which does not
exceeding eight metres and only a light
trailers attached to such a bus.
D1e bus covered by privileges D1 and a
or more trailers, regardless of weight, which is
linked to such a bus.
(D) bus regardless of the number of seats and length, and
only a light trailer attached to
such a bus.
The bus covered by permission (D) as well as a
or more trailers, regardless of weight, which is
linked to such a bus.
Law (2012:876).
§ 5/entry into force: 01/01/2016/Driving privileges under section mentioned in the driving licence with the following indications.
Designation Driving privileges
Am moped class in
A1 easy two-or three-wheel motorcycle
A2 1. two-wheel motorcycle that has a maximum net power of 35 kilowatts and a ratio of net power and weight not exceeding 0.2 kW/kg and that, if the vehicle's original design has been altered, has its origins in a vehicle with no more than the dual effect.
2. easy three-wheel motorcycle
(A) two-and three-wheel motorcycle regardless of engine capacity, power and the relationship between net power and weight.
(B) 1. passenger cars with a total weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes and light truck and only a light trailer attached to this car.
2. three-wheel motorcycle
3. four-wheeled motorcycle
ASK the car covered by permission (B) and one or more trailers attached to such a car, if the trailer vehicle total weight does not exceed 3.5 tonnes.
C1 heavy goods vehicle with gross vehicle weight of not more than 7.5 tonnes and passenger cars with total weight over 7.5 tonnes and 3.5 but not only a lightweight trailer attached to this car.
C1E car covered by permission of C1 or B and one or more trailers attached to such a car if the car and trailer vehicle total weight not exceeding 12 tonnes.
(C) heavy truck and passenger car with a total weight of over 3.5 tonnes and only a light trailer attached to this car.
CE car covered by permission (C) and one or more trailers, regardless of weight, which is attached to this car.
D1 bus fitted with not more than 16 seats in addition to the driver's seat and the length of which does not exceed eight meters and only a light trailer attached to such a bus.
D1e bus covered by privileges D1 and one or more trailers, regardless of weight, which is associated with such a bus.
(D) bus regardless of the number of seats and length, and only a light trailer attached to such a bus.
The bus covered by permission (D) and one or more trailers, regardless of weight, which is associated with such a bus.
Law (2015:791).
5 a § redesignation 7 b of the geonom law (2011:1580).
section 6 (A) and (B) gives the correct Permissions to run heavy bodied
motorcycle only if the licence holder has reached the age of 21.
Law (2012:876).
7 repealed by law (2011:1580).
7 a § if the licence holder has passed a specific practical test
gives permission (B) the right to drive a trailer whose
total weight exceeding 750 kg and in combination with
the towing vehicle's total weight exceeding 3.5 but not 4.25 tonnes
(elevation B). Law (2011:1580).
7 b of All driving privileges gives permission.
Law (2011:1580).
section 8 licence with the CE, D1E or DE also provides
ASK permission. Driver's license with the CE also provides
C1E permission. Law (2011:1580).
paragraph 9 of the licence with the CE also provides the permissions, about
licence holder has permission (D).
Exception
section 10 of the provisions in paragraphs 1 to 4 shall not apply to road vehicles
within a fenced railway, factory or competition area
or other similar fenced area.
section 11 within the garage, workshop or service station area,
Anyone who has a driver's license with permission B run passenger car
regardless of weight, and truck and bus, with or without
trailers but no cargo or passengers.
Anyone who has a driver's license with permission B withdrawn may
After special permission to run the vehicles referred to in the first
subparagraph, and moped. Upon such consent applies to the
restrictions referred to in the first subparagraph. A consent form may
is paid for a maximum of three years.
The one whose possession of a driving license with permission B is associated with
conditions of consent, particularly alcohol locks after running vehicles
referred to in the first subparagraph and the moped, even if the vehicle is not
equipped with an approved ignition interlock device. Upon such consent applies to the
restrictions referred to in the first subparagraph. A consent form may
is paid for a maximum of three years. Law (2012:874).
section 12 of a policeman who has a driver's license with permission (B) may, in
duties of running each type of licence required vehicles a
shorter distance. Law (2014:729).
Special licence
section 13 During preparedness, or when the Government has decided on
service pursuant to Chapter 4. section 8 of the Act (1994:1809) about
national service, has a driver's license with permission
(B) has a special licence to run the kind of vehicles
specified in the specific licence.
In other respects, the provisions of this law shall apply also to the
special licence.
14 repealed by law (2011:1580).
Chapter 3. The issue and validity of driving permits, tractor and
driver's licence
Conditions for the issue of driving licences
section 1 of the driving licence may be issued for the
1. have driving licences,
2. are permanent resident in Sweden or for at least six months
studying here,
3. have filled
a) 15 years for the privilege, AM,
b) 16 years for A1 permission,
c) 18 years for permissions A2, B, BE, C1 and C1E,
d) 20 years and has been driving with the A2 for at least
two years, or have reached the age of 24 years, for permission A,
e) 21 years for category C, CE, D1 and D1E
f) 24 years for D and the permissions, and
4. have completed approved driving tests.
Driving licences shall not be issued to a person who has a driver's license that is
issued in another State within the European economic
area (EEA) or who have a licence in such a
State is the subject of an action that is tantamount to
withdrawal or disposal in accordance with this Act.
Have a driver's license become invalid for a reason referred to in
section 12 or section 13, first paragraph 1 or 7, or the last paragraph,
get a new driver's license is issued without driving tests passed, if
the applicant after the licence has become invalid
given the driving conditions for those who ceased to
apply. For the issue of driving licence after withdrawal applies
the provisions of Chapter 5. Law (2011:1580).
1 a § Despite the age requirement of 21 years in article 1, first subparagraph 3 (e),
driving licences issued for category C, CE, D1 and D1E for a
applicants who are at least 18 years of age, if the applicant has acquired the
basic skills through such basic education referred to in
Chapter 3. section 3 and Chapter 3. the second subparagraph of paragraph 7 the law
(2007:1157) om professional driving skills.
Despite the age requirement 24 years in 1 paragraph 3 (f), driving licences
issued for permissions D and the for an applicant who has
filled
1.20 years if the applicant has acquired the basic skills
through such basic education referred to in Chapter 3. paragraph 5 of the second
law on professional drivers ' skills,
2.21 years if the applicant has acquired the basic skills
through such basic education referred to in Chapter 3. paragraph 5 of the first
paragraph, the same law,
3.23 years if the applicant has acquired the basic skills
through such basic education referred to in Chapter 3. paragraph 6 of the same law.
Despite 20 years of age in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1, driving licences may be issued
for an applicant who is under 18 years of age, if the driving licence be made subject to
to refer to vehicles without passengers or used in
regular services where the route covered by the service in question does not exceed 50 kilometres.
Despite 23 years of age in the second subparagraph of paragraph 3, driving licences may be issued
for an applicant who has reached the age of 21, if the driving licence be made subject to
to refer to vehicles used in regular traffic, where line length
does not exceed 50 kilometres. Law (2011:1580).
section 2 of the driving permit may be communicated only to the one with
account of their personal and medical conditions can
considered appropriate as a driver of a vehicle driver's license requirement.
The driving permit is valid only for a certain period of time.
Suitability with regard to the personal circumstances
assumes that the applicant is not unreliable in the
Temperance terms and otherwise likely to respect
the rules of the road and show respect, judgment and responsibility in traffic.
Suitability with respect to the medical conditions
assume that the applicant has satisfactory approach to
drive vehicles of the type of the application and the applicant in
otherwise meets the medical requirements are necessary in
attention to road safety.
2 a of A driving permit shall be declared invalid, if
holder request. Invalidity shall be limited to
certain permissions. Lag (2003:216).
section 3 of The seeking or have a driving permit or licence is
required to undergo a medical examination, blood sampling or
another similar survey needed for the examination
referred to in the second and third paragraphs of section 2 or otherwise in this Act.
4 § the driving test consists of a theoretical test of competence AM
and for other privileges of a knowledge test and a
driving test. Driving test must not be completed if the blocking period, period of validity
for the withdrawal indefinitely or conditional time runs.
Proficiency test may be taken only by those who fulfil the requirements of
Article 1, first subparagraph 1 and 3 or, in the case of the age requirement,
1 a of. In addition, permission is required for the applicant to AM
meet the requirement in paragraph 1(1), 2 and has gone through
training for moped class in under the Act (2009:121) if
training for drivers of mopeds, snowmobiles and
all terrain vehicles.
Proficiency test need not be completed
1. jurisdiction of the already has a driver's license with
A2 or A1 permission, or
2. the jurisdiction of the A2 which already has a driver's license with
A1 permission.
Driving test may be taken only by the person who meets the requirements set out in paragraph 1 of the
first paragraph 1 – 3 or, in the case of the age requirement, 1 a of.
Law (2011:1580).
4 a of the driving tests to obtain permission A1, A2, A, or B,
be taken only if the applicant has completed a training course on
such driving is associated with risks (risk education).
A completed risk education may be credited for some time,
but until the driving licence with the permission
education intended has been issued. Law (2011:1580).
4 b of the requirement for a completed risk education to get pass
driving test referred to in paragraph 4 shall not apply to
1. the holder of a driving licence before coming in with evidence
If approved driving tests in accordance with Chapter 10. section 3, or
2. for the driving test to suspend conditions of limitation
Auto-shift vehicles. Law (2008:550).
§ 5 the applicant shall pass the driving test, if the sample shows that
He or she
1. for jurisdiction AM, have the knowledge from
road safety should be required for this privilege, and
2. for other permissions, have the knowledge and ability
as well as exhibiting the behavior from the road safety point of view,
be required for the jurisdiction in question. Law (2011:1580).
section 6 of the licence with C1, C, D1 or D may be issued
only for those who have a driver's license with permission B. If the applicant
has been driving with the C1, C, D1, D, C1D1, C1D, CD1
or CD may be running short with corresponding permission issued
at the same time. Law (2011:1580).
paragraph 7 of the licence with the permissions BE, C1E, CE, D1E or DE shall
issued only to the person who has permission on the towing vehicle. If
the applicant has been driving with permission for towing vehicles and
trailer of the kind to which it relates may be running short with
the appropriate authority shall be issued at the same time. Law (2011:1580).
7 a of the call for the holding of a driving licence is not applicable to a
driving test, if the applicant already has a driver's license with permission
without any medical reason subject to the
Auto-shift vehicles and driving test shall be made with a manual
switched vehicles for which the same permissions are required.
Requirements for the holding of a driving licence does not apply when a
such special driving test as described in Chapter 2. 7 a § of the who
already holds permission B.
In the case of driving test referred to in this paragraph shall apply in
Moreover, the provisions on driving test in 4 and 5 sections.
Law (2011:1580).
section 8 Has been repealed by law (2011:1580).
The blocking time
section 9 If, upon examination of the application for driving permits are
barriers to inform the driving permit on the grounds of the applicant's
personal circumstances, should be determined before a time whose output
driving licences may not be issued (lock time). The blocking time should be a minimum of
one month and a maximum of three years. Law (2011:1580).
Conditions for the holding of a driving licence or a driving licence
section 10 When a license authorization or a driving licence
is issued, the special conditions for the holding of
driving permit or licence that is required from
traffic safety point of view. Such conditions may also be
decided after a driving permit is issued, or
the licence was issued. Law (2011:1580).
Using your driving licence
section 11 of a driving licence valid from the date it is issued.
§ 12 Jurisdiction C1, C1E, C, CE, D, D1, D1E or DE
continue to apply after the renewal of the licence under section 14 of the
second subparagraph only if the licence holder at the time of application
for renewal, have shown that the medical requirements to have
such jurisdiction are met. Law (2011:1580).
section 13 a licence does not apply if
1. it has not been renewed after the injunction,
2. it is recalled or seized under Chapter 5.,
3. it has been replaced with another driving licence,
4. it has been replaced with a foreign driver's license,
5. the holder also has one or more valid
driving licences issued in other States, in the EEA and not after
call specifies the driving licences which are to be maintained or
indicates that a different account than the Swedish driver's licence should be retained,
6. driving licence holding has been subject to conditions if the ignition interlock device and
the conditional period has expired, or
7. it's not disclosed within one year from the date of the
issued.
A licence shall also be declared invalid if the licence holder
request the invalidity may be limited to certain
permission. Law (2011:1580).
Renewal of driving licence
section 14 of the driving licence with the AM, A1, A2, A, B, or ASK to be
be renewed within 10 years after it is issued, or
last renewed.
A driving licence with C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D or
They must be renewed every five years from the time it is issued.
The licence will also be renewed if it has been destroyed or brought
delete or if any of the information in it has been changed.
Law (2011:1580).
14 a of a driving licence may be renewed under section 14 of the first or second
the paragraph about the licence holder
1. permanent residence in Sweden,
2. studying here for at least six months, or
3. neither are permanent resident or for at least six months
studying in another State within the EEA.
A licence may be renewed in accordance with section 14 of the third subparagraph of
licence holder
1. permanent residence in Sweden, or
2. is not permanently resident in another State within the EEA.
Law (2011:1580).
paragraph 14 (b) Despite section 14, second paragraph, a driving licence with
privilege, C1, C1E, C, CE, D, D1, D1E or DE as after
the recall has been issued in accordance with Chapter 5. section 14, second subparagraph
the first sentence is renewed for the first time at the end of the
period of validity specified on the revoked licence, if
the issue was before the expiry of this period.
The licence shall then be renewed every five years.
Despite section 14, second paragraph, a driving licence with C1,
C1E, C, CE, D, D1, D1E or DE given in Exchange for
or replacing a licence issued in a State within the EEA
renewed the first time at the end of the term
specified on the original licence, if the Exchange or replacement
was made before the expiration of that period. The licence will be
then be renewed every five years.
At renewal under this section apply section 12 and section 14 (a)
the first paragraph. Law (2012:874).
14 c § Renewal in accordance with paragraph 14 (b) section
subparagraph shall not take place if the ownership of the licence is subject to
terms of ignition interlock device. Law (2012:874).
Obligation to carry a driving licence
section 15 driving a vehicle as described in Chapter 2. § 1 shall be with
itself
1. the driving licence, or
2. If the driver's licence after the issue has not yet been disclosed, and
the trip will take place within two months from the date of the
was issued, a document confirming the driver's identity.
The driver's licence or identity document must be submitted for
control of a bilinspektör or a police officer so requests.
Law (2014:729).
Tractor cards
16 § Tractor licences may be issued for the
1. have reached the age of 16 years or, if there are special reasons, 15 years,
2. have your driving permit and who
3. the approved proficiency test proved to meet the requirements
should be asked from the road safety point of view.
section 17 the provisions of 2-3 and 9-11 § § 2, section 13, first subparagraph
and 3 and the second paragraph also applies to the tractor.
Law (2011:1580).
Probation
section 18 For a driving licence issued by approved driving tests
apply a probationary period of two years from the date of the test. If
licence holder already has a valid driver's license with other
jurisdiction, the trial period only include what may remain
of probation for the older driving licence.
The first subparagraph shall not apply to driving licences with the AM.
Law (2009:189).
Class II licence for moped, snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle
section 19 of the licence may be issued for the
1. have completed
a) 15 years licence for moped class II,
b) 16 years licence for a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle,
and
2. have completed approved driving tests. Law (2009:189).
section 20 of the driving test consists of driver's licence of a proficiency test.
Proficiency test may be taken only by those who fulfil the requirements of
19 § 1 and have gone through training for battle vehicle under
Act (2009:121) concerning the training of drivers of mopeds,
snowmobiles and ATVs.
Proficiency test may not be completed before the blocking time or
validity period of withdrawal until further notice expired on
withdrawal in accordance with Chapter 5. 3 § 1, 2, 3, or 4. The same
applies if the driver's license holding together with conditions for ignition interlock device and
conditional time is not expired. Law (2010:1914).
section 21 licence shall, mutatis mutandis, with the following
provisions shall apply:
1. paragraph 1 of the last paragraph, about the issue of driving licences in some cases
without passing the new driving test,
2. paragraph 5 of 1 for approval of driving tests,
3. section 11 on the first day of validity,
4. paragraph 13 1-3 and 7 and the second paragraph, if the
invalidity,
5. section 14 of the first and third subparagraphs, of renewal, and
6. section 15, if the obligation to carry a driver's license.
Law (2011:1580).
Chapter 4. Driving instruction, etc.
Requirements for driving instruction
section 1, Under the conditions set out in paragraphs 2 to 5, the
exercise fragile as
1. hold a driving permit and to get a driver's license to practice
in that with or without trailer, drive a car, motorcycle or
moped class in, or
2. training to drivers of a moped class II, snowmobile or
all-terrain vehicle.
The requirement of possession of the licence condition referred to in the first subparagraph 1
does not apply to anyone who already has a driver's license with
1. jurisdiction without any medical reason subject to
to Auto-shift vehicle, and övningskörningen,
be done with a manually switched vehicles for which the same privileges
required, or
2. jurisdiction (B), and övningskörningen will be done with vehicles for
which require such extended jurisdiction B referred to in Chapter 2.
7 a §. Law (2011:1580).
section 2 of the practice run should, subject to paragraph 3, be
reach the age of
1.14 years and 9 months for driving with moped,
2.15 years and 9 months for driving a snowmobile or
all-terrain vehicle or with easy two-or three-wheeled motorcycle,
3. age of 16 for driving passenger cars without trailers,
4.17 years and 6 months for driving with the
a) vehicles requiring permission A2,
(b)) other vehicles that require a competence (B) other than those referred to in
3 or 7 (b), or
c) vehicles that require elevated privileges (B),
5.18 years of driving vehicles that require permission BE, C1
or C1E,
6.19 years and 6 months for driving with such two-wheeled
motorcycle that requires permissions (A), provided that:
licence holder has been driving with the A2 in
at least one year and six months,
7.20 years of driving with the
a) vehicles requiring permission C, CE, D1E or D1 or
b) heavy three-wheel motorcycle, and
8.23 years for driving with the
a) vehicles requiring permission (D) or the, or
b) such two-wheeled motorcycle that requires permission A, if
licence holder has not had a driver's license with the A2
for at least one year and six months.
The practice run for permission (B) shall, if such
driving instruction referred to in paragraph 5 of the 4 sometime in the last
five years have undergone introductory training.
Law (2012:876).
2 a § Despite the age requirement of 20 years in the 2 paragraph 7, the
who have reached 18 years of age körträna in the framework of such
basic education referred to in Chapter 3. section 3 of the Act (2007:1157) om
professional driving skills.
Despite 23 years of age in the 2 paragraph 8, those who have
age of 20 körträna under such basic training
referred to in Chapter 3. paragraph 5 of the first paragraph or section 6 of the Act (2007:1157)
concerning professional driving skills. Law (2011:1580).
section 3 of The who are at least 17 years and 6 months, exercise fragile in
traffic school with such motorcycle that requires permission under
condition that the who will oversee execution follows with
on the motorcycle or in a sidecar. Law (2011:1580).
section 4 of the driving instruction with such vehicles requires the
C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, or THEY may be made only if the
the practice run has a driver's license with permission B or have had
driver's license for the type of vehicle in which the run is done.
Law (2011:1580).
Supervision during driving instruction
paragraph 5 of the driving instruction should take place under the supervision of someone who has
habit and skill to drive vehicles of the type
övningskörningen relates, and
1. is training leaders or instructors, if
övningskörningen takes place in traffic school for other
driving privileges than AM,
2. competent trainers under the Act (2009:121) on education
for drivers of mopeds, snowmobiles and ATVs, if
övningskörningen is made with any of these type of vehicle,
3. meets the requirements of section 6, if övningskörningen occurs within
Police or armed forces, or
4. has been approved as a supervisor under section 7, if
övningskörningen in cases other than those referred to in 1 and 3 for
other driving privileges than AM. Law (2014:729).
6 § Supervision during driving instruction in law enforcement or
The armed forces may be exercised only by the
1. the age of 21,
2. is authorized for vehicles of a kind run relates, and
3. for a total of at least three out of the last ten years has been
such jurisdiction.
The supervision referred to in the first subparagraph may not, however, be exercised by the
whose licence or licence in the past three years
been withdrawn under
1. Chapter 5. 3 § 1, 5, or 6, or
2. Chapter 5. 3 § 2-4, where the total blocking time that is in the
last three years have been determined in accordance with Chapter 5. 6 § exceeds
three months.
The supervision referred to in the first subparagraph may not be exercised by the
whose possession of driving licence
1. is associated with conditions for ignition interlock device, or
2. has been beset with conditions for ignition interlock device during the three
in recent years.
With the withdrawal referred to in the second subparagraph also recall
until further notice, according to Chapter 5. section 5 and with the blocking time such
the period of validity of that decision pursuant to the said section.
Law (2014:729).
section 7 of the Approval as a supervisor under paragraph 5 of the 4 may only be communicated to the
the who
1. have reached the age of 24 years,
2. is authorized for vehicles of a kind run relates,
3. for a total of at least five of the last ten years has been
such jurisdiction, and
4. at any time during the past five years has undergone
induction training, in the case of driving instruction for
permission B.
The supervisor must not, however, be communicated to the person whose
driving licence in the past three years has been withdrawn under
section 6, second and fourth paragraphs. A marketing supervisor
must not be communicated to the person whose licence or possession is
in the last three years has been beset with conditions for
ignition interlock device. Law (2011:1580).
section 8 approval as a supervisor under section 7 are valid for five years.
The supervisor will expire, if
supervisor's driver's license is revoked in accordance with Chapter 5. 3 § or
revoked until further notice according to Chapter 5. § 5. The same applies if the
supervisor's licence possession be subject to conditions if the ignition interlock device.
Law (2011:1580).
Induction training and risk education
§ 9 Introductory training referred to in paragraph 2(2) and
7 paragraph 4 may be carried out only with the permission of
The Swedish Transport Agency. The same applies to the risk training referred to in
Chapter 3. 4 a of.
Transportation Board may grant such permission to the physical and
legal persons, with regard to the economic conditions
and circumstances are otherwise considered to have the potential to
carry on good education. Law (2011:1580).
section 10 Transportation Board may revoke a permit if
the conditions referred to in section 9, second subparagraph no longer exists
or if the rules of induction training or
risk education given with the support of 10. § 1 does not
are followed. A licence may also be revoked if the licensee
request Team (2011:1580).
section 11 of the Transport Agency supervises
induction training and risk education.
Supervision shall cover the conditions under section 9 other
subparagraph are fulfilled and that the regulations on
induction training or risk education given
with the support of 10. section 1 is respected.
The introduction or risk education, on
the request of the Transport Agency provide access to premises and
provide information and disclose documents to the extent that
needed for the oversight. Law (2011:1580).
repealed by law 12 (2011:1580).
repealed by law 13 (2011:1580).
14 repealed by law (2011:1580).
Chapter 5. Driving licence intervention
§ 1 a driver's license intervention takes place through the revocation of the licence,
by warning or holding driving licences is combined with
terms of ignition interlock device.
A driver's license intervention by reason of a criminal offence,
on the question of breach must be based on a
final judgment, an approved order, an approved
order summary penal fee or a decision
the failure of prosecution pursuant to Chapter 20. the code of judicial procedure or
the corresponding provision in regulation.
With Swedish dom assimilated for the purposes of this Act
criminal conviction or other equivalent judgment given
by a foreign court or other foreign authority.
Law (2010:1914).
section 2 of that provided for in this chapter on driving licences also applies
driving permits, tractor and driver's licence. What
provide for licence holders also applies to holders of
driver's licence and the holder of the tractor. The provisions on
the blocking time in paragraph 6, second subparagraph only apply to driving licences. What
provides for conditions concerning alcohol locks for licence holdings in 16 – 27 §§
applies only to the person who has a driver's license.
Some further exemptions for licences can be found in section 2 (a).
In the case of the issuance of new licences for revocation shall
the reference in paragraph 14 of the first paragraph to the requirements of Chapter 3. section 1 of the
rather than refer to Chapter 3. § 19. Law (2010:1914).
2 a of the licence for moped class II, snowmobiling and
all-terrain vehicle shall not apply
1. What is said about the revocation of paragraph 3 of the 5-8 and, if
in paragraph 7 of the first paragraph 3, and
2. as indicated in paragraph 14 and 15 of the last paragraph if possession of
and applying for a driving licence as a condition of the issuance of
new driver's licence.
Despite section 13, an application for the issue of licences examined
before
1. gate time expired as per Chapter 3. § 9, or
2. gate time or duration of withdrawal until further notice
expired, if withdrawal has taken place in accordance with paragraph 3 of the 5 or 6.
Law (2011:1580).
Withdrawal of driving licences
section 3, a driving licence shall be revoked, if
1. the licence holder has committed
a) gross negligence in traffic according to § 1, second subparagraph, the law
(1951:649) concerning penalties for certain traffic offences,
b) drunk driving under the same law,
c) aggravated drunken driving under a of the same law,
d) breach of section 30 of the first, second or third subparagraph, Act
(1990:1157) om security at subway and light-rail systems, or
e) violating the 10 Cape. paragraph 2 of the first, second or third subparagraph
Railway Act (2004:519)
2. the licence holder has contravened section 5 of the Act on the punishment of certain
traffic offences and infringement cannot be regarded as lowly,
3. the licence holder by repeated crimes materially has
demonstrated a lack of willingness or ability to comply with the
provisions in force in traffic or traffic safety
interest for drivers of power-driven vehicle or tram,
4. the licence holder otherwise at the keeping of a power-driven
vehicle or a tram has exceeded the maximum allowed
speed, run red lights, stop, failed to comply with the duty of
run at the crosswalk or violated some other rule
that is significant from the point of view of road safety, all about
the infringement cannot be regarded as lowly,
5. the licence holder due to the unreliability of
Temperance regard should not have a driving licence,
6. with regard to other crimes as the licence holder has
guilty can be assumed that he will not
respect the rules of the road and show respect, judgment and responsibility in
the traffic or if, because of their personal circumstances
in General cannot be considered suitable as a driver of driver's licence required
vehicles,
7. the licence holder's conditions for the right to run a
driving licence required vehicles are so substantially limited by
illness, injury, etc. that he from
traffic safety point of view no longer should have driver's licenses,
8. the licence holder fails to comply with an order to produce:
medical certificate or proof of approved driving tests, or
9. There were obstacles to the issuing of driving licences at the time of
the issue and the stumbling block still remains. Law (2011:1580).
§ 4 revocation under paragraph 3 shall be limited to a
or more permissions.
§ 5, a driver's license to be revoked until further notice pending a
final determination of the issue of the recall on probable
reasons to assume that the driving licence will be withdrawn definitively on
any of the grounds referred to in paragraph 3 of the 1-7. If the decision is based on
suspicion of a criminal offence, the period of validity of the decision
limited by that of the blocking time according to section 6.
Law (2010:1914).
The blocking time
section 6 of the licence under paragraph 3 by the expedient, 1-6, it should be determined a
time within which a new licence must not be issued (lock time).
The barring period shall be not less than one month and not more than three years. If
the licence is revoked under section 3, paragraph 1, and in the case of coarse
crime, barring the time determined to not less than one year.
If the licence is revoked for the referred to in paragraph 16,
should the blocking time determined to at least the conditional time according to
section 20 would have been determined by the acclaim for an application under section 17
and a maximum of three years.
In paragraphs 23 and 25 are rules about how the blocking period shall be determined in
special cases. Law (2010:1914).
Disposal of driving licence
section 7 a licence must be disposed
1. If the licence holder at the keeping of a power-driven vehicle
or a tram has shown clear signs of the influence of
alcohol or other substance,
2. where, on the probable cause may be assumed that the licence will be
withdrawn under paragraph 3 1 or 4,
3. If the licence holder as a result of illness, injury, etc
lacks the ability to run a driving licence required vehicles at
a safe manner, or
4. If the licence is invalid according to Chapter 3. section 13 or Chapter 6. 2 §.
If the driving licence shall be disposed of on the basis of the offence referred to in paragraph 3 of 4
get the licence holder is granted the right to under 48 hours almost
after care drive the kind of vehicle that the driver's licence
entitles him to.
section 8 If a vehicle runs contrary to this Act or a
Regulation issued by virtue of law, a
Police to prevent the continued the process, if it can be a tangible
danger to road safety or cause serious problems on the
otherwise. Law (2014:729).
Warning
§ 9 instead of driving licence is revoked shall licence holder
be alerted in the case referred to in paragraph 3, 2-6, if the warning of
specific reasons can be regarded as a sufficient measure.
The same applies if the licence holder has committed
drunk driving under paragraph 4(1) the law (1951:649) if
penalties for certain traffic offences or offences against section 30 first
subparagraph lagen (1990:1157) om security at subway and
tram or 10 Cape. 2(1) of the Railway Act
(2004:519) and alcohol concentration during or after the journey
not amounted to 0.5 per mille in the blood or 0.25 mg
per litre of exhaled breath. Law (2011:1580).
Failure of intervention driving licences, etc.
section 10 If a licence were seized or revoked until
Furthermore, for at least as long as it would have been determined that
the blocking time, get it when the withdrawal proceed to judgment is ordered
to further intervention should not be done.
Existence of serious reasons, by way of derogation from this Act
the recall be omitted or blocking time may be reduced if it can
be done without danger to road safety. Underlåtes withdrawal may
warning notified instead.
section 11 Has any new circumstance occurred or become known
Since a withdrawal decision, warning or blocking time has
become final, the recall or the warning lifted
or the blocking period be shortened or replaced with a warning, if it
There are serious reasons.
section 12 is repealed by Act (2010:1914).
New driving licence after revocation or conditions if the alcohol ignition interlock
paragraph 13 of the application for the issue of driving licence after withdrawal,
not be examined before the period of validity of the recall until further notice
or blocking time expired.
section 14 After withdrawal, new driving licences may be issued only if the
the applicant has a driving licence, have completed approved driving tests
and otherwise complies with the requirements of Chapter 3. § 1 or, in the case
If the age requirement, Chapter 3. 1 a of the subject in other
paragraph, the third subparagraph of paragraph 15 15.
Have time for the invalidity of the licence after withdrawal of
under paragraph 2, 3 or 4 fixed to a maximum of one year, new
driving licence without further examination shall be issued upon application. If
the licence covered any of the permissions, C1, C1E, C, CE,
D1, D1E, D or DE and the issue is made on or after
the end of the period of validity specified on the revoked
the new driving licence, driving licence may give such permission only if
the applicant in the context of the application has shown that the medical
the requirements for jurisdiction are met.
About the time of the invalidity of the licence after withdrawal of support
by section 3 1, 5 or 6 have been determined to not more than one year, or if
the driving licence has been revoked pursuant to paragraph 3 of the 7 or 8, the new
driving licences may be issued after the application if the applicant has
the driving permit. Law (2012:874).
section 15 What is said in paragraph does not apply in respect of
revocation pursuant to section 3 of 1 – 6 on probation pursuant to Chapter 3.
section 18 ran for the applicant at the time of the event
meant that the licence was revoked.
If the withdrawal decision has been decided about the requirements to be
be met for the issuance of these requirements rather than
the requirements of section 14. The same applies to the decision of
licence authority taken after the withdrawal decision
but before the expiry of the withdrawal indefinitely or
lockout period has expired.
After a withdrawal decision pursuant to paragraph 3 of the 2-4 may
Transportation Board decide that an application for
driving permit shall be submitted. Such a decision may
Transport Board announce if, before issuing a new
driving licence light circumstances that give rise to
examine the adequacy of the notice to the driving conditions.
Law (2009:1352).
15 a of for the issue of driving licence after withdrawal in case
referred to in section 24 shall not apply to paragraphs 14 and 15. Instead, a new
driving licences may be issued without the application at the blocking period.
Law (2010:1914).
15 (b) § When the conditional time period, a new driving licence without
terms of ignition interlock device is issued, upon application, if the applicant has
the driving permit.
If the decision on conditions for ignition interlock device requirements to be
be met for the issue applies the requirements instead of first
paragraph. The same applies to a decision of the Board of Transport
taken after the adoption of the conditions of alcohol lock but before
the conditional period has expired. Law (2010:1914).
Terms of ignition interlock device for a driver's license held
section 16 of the provisions of §§ 17-27 and Chapter 7. 8 a of the applicable
in the case of the
1. permanent residence in Sweden and
2. have a licence
a) issued in a State of the European economic
area (EEA) and
b) may be withdrawn pursuant to paragraph 3 of the 1 in violation of 4
or 4 a of the Act (1951:649) concerning penalties for certain traffic offences
as a result of consuming alcohol.
The provisions do not, however, apply if the probationary period under 3
Cape. 18 § expired at the time of the crime and the licence shall
be revoked even on other bases than provided for in the first subparagraph.
With the withdrawal referred to in this clause also revoked until
Furthermore, according to section 5. Law (2010:1914).
section 17 in respect of the licence holder referred to in section 16 shall, in
rather than license withdrawal, decided that driving licence holding
during certain time (conditional) should be subject to conditions if the
ignition interlock device. Such a decision will be announced after the application.
If the driver's license holding have come together with conditions for ignition interlock device until
on the conditional time runs when the driving licence can be revoked
Finally, the decision to run the card holding should be reconciled with the
conditions if the alcolock is announced without application. Law (2010:1914).
section 18 of the application for a decision on conditions for ignition interlock device shall contain
1. a medical certificate in accordance with form, and
2. a declaration that the applicant is willing to comply with the
special conditions which apply to the possession of driving licence under section 22.
The application shall be submitted to the Transport Agency within four
weeks from the applicant an opportunity to be heard by the
a final decision on the withdrawal. Law (2010:1914).
section 19 of the application for a decision on conditions for ignition interlock device may be granted
only if the applicant with respect to their personal and
medical conditions deemed appropriate for possession of driving licence
with conditions for ignition interlock device. Such suitability assumes that
the applicant
1. likely to respect the rules of the road and view
attention, judgment and responsibility in traffic,
2. don't usually drugs referred to in paragraph 8 of the narkotikastrafflagen
(1968:64), and
3. meet the other medical requirements than the requirements in the absence of
alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence is necessary with
attention to road safety. Law (2010:1914).
section 20 If a decision on conditions for ignition interlock device is taken, should the applicant's
the right to drive vehicles in licence subject to conditional time
be limited in the manner provided for in section 22. Conditional time should
be one year, subject to the second or third paragraph.
The conditional period shall be two years, if the
1. the recall would have taken place under paragraph 3 1 due to infringement
against 4 a of the Act (1951:649) concerning penalties for certain traffic offences,
or
2. the recall would have taken place under section 1 and to the applicant
(a)) in the last five years before the crime which has led to the
the recall has committed another crime against the 4 or
4 a of the Act on penalties for certain traffic offences as a result of
consuming alcohol, or
(b)) has a diagnosis of alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse.
If the conditional period is determined for one year and the licence holder
During this time, turns out to have a diagnosis of alcohol dependence or
alcohol abuse, the conditional period be extended to two years. If the
reason to suppose that the licence holder has such a
addiction or abuse, he may be required to submit
medical certificate for these conditions.
With the withdrawal referred to in this clause also revoked until
Furthermore, according to section 5. Law (2010:1914).
section 21 Of a possession of driving licences shall be subject to conditions if the
ignition interlock device, the driving licence is renewed in accordance with Chapter 3. section 14. In the case that
referred to in section 24, a new licence to be issued.
If the driving licence issued in another EEA Member State than Sweden, the
rather than be replaced pursuant to Chapter 6. section 6.
When holding a licences is combined with conditions for ignition interlock device shall
it in the driving licence, be an indication of this. Law (2010:1914).
section 22 of the licence held is subject to conditions if the alcohol ignition interlock
get
1. driving a vehicle driver's license requirement only in Sweden, and
2. submit only those vehicles which are subject to licence
equipped with an approved ignition interlock device.
Licence holder must follow the rules given in
connection to this law. Law (2010:1914).
section 23 if the licence holder is in breach of section 22, and thereby not
longer deemed to meet the requirements for suitability according to § 19 1,
the decision on conditions for ignition interlock device to be removed. The decision shall also
be eliminated if the licence holder during the conditional period does not meet the
the appropriateness of the requirements referred to in article 19 2 and 3.
If the decision is eliminated, the driving licence is revoked. A hold time should
then be determined corresponding to the remaining criteria of the time.
With the withdrawal referred to in the second subparagraph also revoked until
Furthermore, in accordance with Chapter 5. 5 § and curfew such validity period
decided according to the paragraph. Law (2010:1914).
section 24 Of the holding of a driving licence should be subject to conditions if the
alcolocks and licence should be revoked on any other basis,
the decision on the conditions of holding of the alcolock relate to licences
issued after the recall.
If a licence is revoked under the operating condition of time, should also
the possession of the licence, which is issued after the revocation
be subject to conditions if the alcolock, unless the decision on the conditions of
ignition interlock device shall be removed under section 25. The new criteria will then be
correspond to the time that remained of the constraint of the
former licence when this was recalled.
With the withdrawal referred to in this clause also revoked until
Furthermore, according to section 5. Law (2010:1914).
section 25 If a driver's license to be revoked during the current conditional time and
licence holder because of what occurred is no longer considered
meet the requirements for suitability according to § 19, should the decision on the
alcohol ignition interlock condition be removed. The licence will be revoked even
due to the offence which gave rise to the decision on the conditions of
ignition interlock device.
In case of withdrawal in accordance with the first subparagraph, the blocking time
determined not to be less than the remaining criteria of the time. The
must not be less than the shortest blocking time in effect at
withdrawal due to such an event giving rise to
the decision on conditions for ignition interlock device removed.
If the probationary period in accordance with Chapter 3. 18 § expired at the time of the
the event giving rise to the question of withdrawal, should the decision on the
conditions of alcolock always be eliminated.
With the withdrawal referred to in this clause also revoked until
Furthermore, in accordance with Chapter 5. 5 § and curfew such validity period
decided according to the paragraph. Law (2010:1914).
Control of ignition interlock device
25 a of a police officer or bilinspektör have the right to access
for a driver's license required to vehicles operated by a
drivers whose driving licence possession is subject to conditions of
ignition interlock device, to verify that the vehicle has an ignition interlock device by
approved type that meets the statutory requirements in respect of
installation, function and use. Verification shall be carried out as
that it does not cause greater inconvenience than is
necessary for the purpose. Law (2014:1412).
Approved ignition interlock device
section 26 Before a certain type of ignition interlock device may be accepted to the
subject to technical testing. The technical examination may be carried out
only by approved test agencies. Test body shall be approved by
accreditation in accordance with European Parliament and Council regulation
(EC) no 765/2008 of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation
and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and
repeal of Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 and in accordance with the law
(2011:791) on accreditation and technical control or
a similar procedure. Law (2012:874).
section 27 of The type of ignition interlock device used should be approved.
An acceptance may be withdrawn if rules on approval
of ignition interlock device in connection to this law does not
are followed. If it can be assumed that the error or deficiency to be corrected, in
rather than warning is announced. Law (2011:1580).
section 28 of the Transport Agency supervises compliance with
the rules for approval of alcolocks as given in
connection to this law.
Those who have received an approved ignition interlock device shall, at the request of
Transportation Board provide information and disclose documents in
to the extent necessary for the purposes of supervision. Law (2011:1580).
Chapter 6. Foreign driving licence
Validity in Sweden
§ 1 a foreign driving licence that is issued in a State within the EEA
valid in Sweden according to their content. If the holder of a
such a licence is permanently resident in Sweden, is also valid
the provisions of Chapter 3. section 10. Such a licence is equated with
Swedish driving licences for the purpose of Chapter 4. 4 or 6-8 sections.
Also other foreign driving license is valid in Sweden according to its
content. If the licence is not designed in accordance with
any of the idols in the conventions on road traffic which has
signed at Geneva on 19 september 1949 respectively in Vienna
on november 8, 1968, and neither is issued in English,
German or French, does the licence only together
with
1) a certified translation into one of these languages or
to Swedish, Danish or Norwegian, or
2) an international driving licence is designed in
compliance with any of the idols in the above
conventions, or in the Convention on road traffic which has
signed at Paris on 24 april 1926.
A driving licence is not fitted with a photograph of the
licence holder is only valid together with a
identity document with photograph. Law (2011:1580).
section 2 does not apply to a foreign driving licence in Sweden
1. If it is not valid in the State where it is issued,
2. If it has been replaced by a Swedish driving licence,
3. If the holder also has a Swedish driving licence and this is
maintained or withdrawn, or
4. If the licence holder in the cases referred to in Chapter 3. paragraph 13 of the first
paragraph 5 States that he wants to retain the Swedish
the driving licence.
Is the driving licence issued in a country outside the EEA, it is not in
Sweden if the holder is registered in Sweden for more than
one year.
The licence is not invalid under the second subparagraph in the time
an application for Exchange under section 7.
section 3 a foreign driving licence does not confer the right to ride a moped
before the holder is aged 15 or over, or the car before the holder
18 years of age. A foreign driver's licence does not confer the right of
someone other than a national of a State within the EEA to run
Swedish-registered truck or bus in a professional activity for
the carriage of passengers or goods. Law (2009:189).
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 4 of Chapter 2. paragraphs 1 and 3, a person
aged 15 or over and who are resident abroad but temporarily
staying here driving a moped that he or she brought into the country,
If it meets the conditions of mopeds in his
or her home country. However, this applies only if the
brought into the moped may run this at home without a licence,
driver's licence or another equivalent document. Law (2009:189).
Action against a foreign driver's license, etc.
§ 5 If there is no such basis for intervention on driving licences
referred to in Chapter 5, a foreign driver's licence validity
Sweden are examined.
In order to apply the provisions in force at the
action against driver's license issued in Sweden.
section 6 Is the holder of the foreign licence, permanent resident
in Sweden and is the foreign driving licence issued in a State
within the EEA, the driving licence at the examination referred to in paragraph 5 of the replacement
facing an equivalent Swedish driving licences. Driving licence intervention
or restriction in using your driving licence shall then apply
the Swedish driver's licence.
Exchanging foreign driving licence
section 7 a foreign driving licence that is issued in a State within the EEA,
Switzerland or Japan and in force in Sweden, after the application
to be replaced by an equivalent Swedish driving licence, if the holder is
permanent resident in Sweden. If the driving licence has been destroyed or
come away, decisions on replacing your licence
based on the available data.
Where the application relates to the Exchange at the end of the term
is specified on the licence of a licence that is issued in a
State within the EEA, the Exchange also licence holder since
at least six months studying here.
Where the application relates to the Exchange at the end of the term
is specified on the licence of a licence that is issued in a
State in the EEA, and that includes any of the permissions C1,
C1E, C, CE, D, D1, D1E or DE, replacement licence may give such
permission only if the licence holder in connection with the application,
shown that the medical requirements for having such jurisdiction is
met.
A driver's licence that is issued in Switzerland or Japan may be replaced
or replaced only if the licence holder meets the
personal and medical requirements set out in Chapter 3. 2 §.
Law (2012:876).
7 a of a driving licence may not be exchanged or replaced under section 7
If the driving licence, in a State of the EEA, subject to a
action that is tantamount to withdrawal or
disposal in accordance with this Act. Law (2011:1580).
section 8 By decision of the Exchange or substitution of foreign
driving licences shall apply Chapter 3. section 10. Law (2012:874).
Chapter 7. Procedure in cases of driving licence, etc.
section 1 of this chapter
1. If the licence is also valid driving permit, tractor and
driver's licence, and
2. If the licence holder also applies to holders of licences
and holders of the tractor. Law (2009:189).
section 2 of the Transportation Board hears questions about
1. the specific consent referred to in Chapter 2. section 11 of the second and third
paragraphs,
2. extended validity in Chapter 3. section 12,
3. approval of the supervisor,
4. renewal of driving licences,
5. conditions for the holding of a driving licence, driving licence,
6. driving permit,
7. run the card intervention,
8. validity, replacement or substitution of foreign
driver's licence, and
9. approval of the alcolock and withdrawal of authorisation
as well as warning in accordance with Chapter 5. section 27.
Transportation Board also examines issues of
1. medical examination in accordance with Chapter 3. section 3,
2. nullity of a driving licence in accordance with Chapter 3. 13 paragraph 1
and 5, and second subparagraph, and
3. exceptions to the age requirement in the case of tractor under 3
Cape. 16 § 1.
Transportation Board hears questions about the issue of driving licences.
Law (2012:876).
3 repealed by law (2009:1352).
section 4 disposal of driving licence in accordance with Chapter 5. 7 § decided by
The police or prosecutors. Even the Customs and Excise Department or
The coast guard may decide on the disposal in accordance with Chapter 5.
7 paragraph 1 and, in the case of offences referred to in 4
or 4 a of the Act (1951:649) concerning penalties for certain traffic offences,
under the first subparagraph 2 same section. Law (2014:729).
§ 5 If a licence has been seized in accordance with Chapter 5. 7 §
first paragraph 1, 2 or 3, the Transportation Board without
delay rule on the driving licence to be revoked until
further or left back. Law (2009:1352).
section 6 of the Transport Board may issue a preliminary decision on the
driving licence intervention for approval within certain period of time, if it
the circumstances and details of the case see
reasonable cause to believe that the licence holder is willing to
accept a decision on the licence.
Has preliminary decision was issued, the matter is not taken up in the
until the time of the acceptance has expired. Approval as
occurs after the matter determined is invalid.
An approved preliminary decision concerning that decision has won
the force of law. Law (2009:1352).
Enforcement of decisions, etc.
section 7 a decision under this Act shall be effective immediately, if not
otherwise specified.
A decision on the licence, the decision shall be served on that intervention
pipe.
The service may not be in accordance with 34 to 38, and 47 to 51 of the
procedural law (2010:1932). Law (2010:1970).
section 8 duration of withdrawal until further notice, barring time with
reason of withdrawal is counted from the day when the decision
served on the licence holder or from the previous day when
licence holder surrenders the licence to the Swedish Transport Agency.
The decision has been preceded by a decision on the disposal of
licence, a withdrawal decision until further notice or until a
decision on conditions relating to the alcolock, barring the time from the first
understands the decision. Have the validity of the decision on revocation
by driver's license indefinitely or conditional time in terms of ignition interlock device
expired when a final decision on the licence, the intervention is taken
the time during which the licence was invalid or
driving licence holding has been subject to conditions if the ignition interlock device count
from the blocking time.
The blocking time runs in the other cases, from the date specified in the decision.
Law (2010:1914).
8 a of the Conditional period is counted from the date when the decision on conditions of
alcolocks served licence holder. The decision has been preceded by a
the decision to licence the holding shall be subject to conditions if the
ignition interlock device until further notice, counts terms the time from the first
understands the decision. Have a decision holding driving licences will
be subject to conditions if the alcolock until further notice and has
conditional time expired when a final decision on the licence intervention
taken, the time during which the driving licence holding first been
subject to conditions if the alcolock constraint deducted from time.
Law (2010:1914).
section 9 of an invalid driving licence shall be submitted to the
The Swedish Transport Agency. Law (2009:1352).
Chapter 8. Appeal
§ 1 the following decisions may be appealed to the General
Administrative Court:
1. the decision under Chapter 7. the first and second subparagraphs of paragraph 2, if not
subject to section 2,
2.
(a)) not to issue a licence pursuant to Chapter 3. section 1 of the first
paragraph 2, and
(b)) to issue driver's licenses without permission, C1, C1E, D1, C, CE,
D1e, D or THOSE under Chapter 5. section 14, second subparagraph, second
the sentence,
3. refusal to grant authorisation pursuant to Chapter 4. section 9 to
carry out induction training or risk education, and
4. decisions under Chapter 4. section 10 to revoke permission to
carry out induction training or risk education.
A decision on the injunction to submit a medical certificate or proof
If approved driving tests may be appealed only together with the
decision whereby the matter is decided. Law (2012:876).
Following paragraph 2 of the decision may not be appealed:
1. decisions on the issuing of tractor, or
driver's licence,
2. the decision regarding the issue of driving licences otherwise than as
referred to in article 1, first paragraph 2,
3. decisions on
a) renewal of driver's licence, and
b) renewal of driving licences in cases other than when the decision not to
renew the driving licence taken pursuant to Chapter 3. 14 a of,
4. request pursuant to Chapter 3. 13 paragraph 5,
5. decisions under Chapter 5. 7 § on the disposal of
driving licence, driving licence, licence card or tractor and
6. decision concerning the approval by the driving test.
Law (2011:1580).
paragraph 3 of the decision referred to in article 1, first subparagraph 1 and 2 and other
subparagraph, and decision under the regulations that have been issued with
virtue of this Act or applicable regulation which are not
pipe induction training or risk education appeal
of the administrative law in whose area of jurisdiction the appellant is
registered or, if he is not registered in Sweden,
of the administrative law in whose area of jurisdiction the appellant resides.
The other decision be appealed to the administrative law within the
jurisdiction over the decision.
Transportation Board may bring an action even in favour of the
individual party.
Leave to appeal is required for an appeal to the administrative court.
Law (2009:1353).
Chapter 9. Liability provisions
1 repealed by law (2009:189).
section 2 of the one who intentionally or negligently violate Chapter 3.
section 15 shall be liable to a monetary fine.
The driver should not be sentenced to punishment;
1. If the licence or the licence should be renewed and the driver
before the journey has returned the document or made notification of
It has been destroyed or lost, or
2. If the withdrawal of a driving licence or driver's licence was limited to
as indicated in Chapter 5. paragraph 4 and the journey takes place in two
months of the issue of revocation has been finally
determined, or
3. If the driver's identity has been established immediately.
Law (2009:189).
section 3 of The who deliberately or through negligence does not submit
invalid driving licence or driver's licence to the Swedish Transport Agency
According to Chapter 7. section 9 shall be liable to a monetary fine. Law (2009:1352).
section 4 provisions concerning responsibility for the otherwise than as
referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 running the vehicle in violation of this law or as
allows such execution, see law (1951:649) of punishment for
some traffic offenses. Law (2009:189).
10 Cape. Appropriations, etc.
section 1 of the Government or the authority, as the Government determines
may provide additional regulations in the respects set out
in this Act and provide for
1. the law applicable to other abroad issued
authorization documents giving the right to drive power-driven
vehicles,
2. the Board's review of Transportation other than driving licence cases
as indicated in Chapter 7,
3. registration required for the purposes of the Act,
4. the price for participation in induction training
specified in Chapter 4. 7 paragraph 4 may not exceed a
specific level, and
5. fees for supervision according to this law and in accordance with Chapter 8.
section 12 of the regulation on driving licences (1998:980) and case management
According to this law and in accordance with the regulations issued
with the support of the law.
The Government may provide for exemptions from the law.
The Government or the authority that the Government may
hand over the task to issue driving licences for
1. undertakings authorised pursuant to the postal Act (2010:1045)
conduct postal activity (license holders),
2. subsidiaries of such licence holders, and
3. undertakings on behalf of the holder or his
subsidiaries provide mail to recipients
(post office).
The Government or the authority that the Government may
provide for surrender in accordance with the third subparagraph
and if the disclosure of a driving licence. Law (2014:148).
section 2 If a doctor on examination of a driving licence holder finds
that licence holder for medical reasons is inappropriate to have
driver's license, your doctor should report it to the Swedish Transport Agency. Before
notification is made, the doctor should notify the licence holder. Notification
does not need to be conducted if there is reason to believe that
licence holder will follow the doctor's injunction to refrain
from driving licence required to vehicles.
If a doctor on examination or review of
Journal documents finds it likely that the licence holder of
medical reasons are inappropriate to have driving licences and licence holder
oppose further investigation or inquiry,
the doctor reporting relationship to the Swedish Transport Agency.
The first and second paragraphs also applies to those who have the tractor.
Law (2011:1580).
section 3 of the cases under this Act, the individual be required to
submit a medical certificate or proof of approved driving tests or to
renew the driving licence.
4 repealed by law (2009:1352).
Transitional provisions
1998:488
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 October 1998 when driving law
(1977:477) expires. The provision in Chapter 5. section 12 shall become
However, in force on the day the Government determines and expires
on February 1, 2009. Lag (2003:216).
2. holders of driving licences with privileges C, CE, D, or the like
by 31 december 1998 fills 45 years shall, not later than 30
September 2003 to apply for such a prolongation of the validity of
jurisdiction as provided in Chapter 3. section 12 of the licence shall not be
renewed previously under Chapter 3. section 14 of the first sentence. At
application or renewal, the licence holder to demonstrate that they
medical requirements for jurisdiction are met.
3. upon entry into force holds a driving licence with permission
C, CE, D, DE, or TAXI need not to renew the licence under 3
Cape. paragraph 14, second sentence, the term of validity
for driving privileges C, CE, D, or THEY shall be recorded on the
the driving licence or to the jurisdiction TAXI has been abolished.
4. approval as supervisors given before
entry into force comes as approval under the new law.
The provisions concerning driving instruction in driving licence Regulation
(1977:722) applies to the person at the time of entry into force has achieved
the age of 17 years and 6 months and have a driving licence.
5. The old law still applies in respect of appeals
decision on the renewal of driving licences issued before
the entry into force.
6. exemptions granted pursuant to the old Act applies in
accordance with their content. Application for exemption submitted
before the entry into force are tested according to the old law.
7. Driving privileges A LIGHT MOTORCYCLE and acquired
before 1 July 1996 still give the right to drive vehicles under
the definitions that existed prior to the entry into force of the law
(1996:320) to amend the licence Act (1977:477).
8. Case brought in a County Board before
date of entry into force shall be determined by the County Board.
1999:878
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 January 2000. The older
the rules on moped class I shall, however, be applied to and
31 March 2000.
2. Driving licences or tractor licence issued before the entry into force
provides continued right to drive off-road scooter. This also applies when
such a licence is renewed or a new driver's license issue
7. The older provisions in Chapter 9. section 1 is still in
terms of conditions relating to the period before 1
October 2009.
2003:216
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 October 2003.
2. To recall that examined final before 1 October
1998 applies to Chapter 5. paragraph 14 in its older version.
2004:524
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 July 2004.
2. The provision in Chapter 5. 3 § 1 applies also to those who have broken
against section 30 first, second or third subparagraph
the Railway Safety Act (1990:1157) in the version in force before 1
July 2004.
3. The provision in Chapter 5. § 9 the second paragraph also applies to the
has violated paragraph 30 Railway Safety Act
(1990:1157) in the version in force before 1 July 2004.
2004:1087
This law shall enter into force on 1 January 2005. The provisions of the
Chapter 4. 9-11 sections, Chapter 8. paragraph 2, first subparagraph, second sentence, and
10 Cape. Article 1, first paragraph (4) shall apply from the
October 1, 2005. The provision in Chapter 4. 7 paragraph 4
shall apply from 1 January 2006.
2008:550
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 October 2008.
2. this law shall apply for the first time on 1 april 2009 in question
If a driver who intends to acquire a driver's permission (B).
3. This law shall apply for the first time on november 1, 2009 in
question about drivers who intend to acquire driver's privilege (A)
or A1.
4. Already provided approval to operate at a
skidpan still apply. Withdrawal of
approval depends on the event that occurred after
date of entry into force shall be tested under the new rules, if
the withdrawal of an authorisation.
2008:1369
This law shall enter into force on 1 January 2009. For the purposes of
7 a of the administrative judicial procedure Act (1971:291) shall
The Swedish Transport Agency instead of the Swedish Road Administration to be the individual's
counterparty, if the Board of directors after the entry into force is authorized to
deal with the kind of question that is the subject of the trial.
2009:189
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 april 2009 in terms of Chapter 4.
1, 2 and 5 – 7 sections and on October 1, 2009.
2. applications for driving licences and the request for
preliminary rulings pursuant to Chapter 3. section 8 which includes
the driving privilege, AM getting tested from 1 april
2009.
3. Older regulations concerning the right to drive a moped class II applies
still for people born before 1 October 1994.
4. Licences issued under the Act (1999:877) if
licence for moped class I and for off-road scooter also provides in
continue to the right to run the type of vehicle licence
refers to. However, such a licence ceases to be valid if not
the holder before the specified date has applied for interchange
competence in accordance with the new provisions. Government
may provide for the last day of such application.
The licence referred to in the first subparagraph from 1
October 2009 shall apply the provisions of Chapter 3. paragraph 13 of the first
paragraph 2 and 3 and the second paragraph and paragraph 15 1
and the second paragraph, Chapter 7. section 1, Chapter 8. section 3 of the applicable parts
and Chapter 9. 2 and 3 sections. In addition,
-driver's licence for a moped class in comparable to driving licence with
privilege, AM, and the holder of such a licence be equated
with the drivers, for the purposes of the provisions of Chapter 3.
section 3 and section 10, second sentence, Chapter 5. and 10 Cape. section 2, and
– the driving licence for off-road scooter applied provisions of 5
Cape. 2 and 2A sections.
5. Tractor licence issued before 1 October 2009
the continued right to ride a moped class in.
6. New driving licences or tractor licence issued after
withdrawal of driving licences or tractor licence issued before
on 1 January 2000, gives the right to drive a snowmobile and
all-terrain vehicle notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 2. section 3.
7. The older provisions in Chapter 9. section 1 is still in
terms of conditions relating to the period before 1
October 2009.
2009:1352
This law shall enter into force on January 1, 2010. For the purposes
of 7 a of the administrative judicial procedure Act (1971:291) shall
Transport Board be individual counterparty.
2010:799
1. This law shall enter into force on september 1, 2010.
2. Completion of induction training under the older law
It is considered that such training under the new law.
2010:1914
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 January 2011 in the case of Chapter 5.
§§ 26 and 27 and January 1, 2012.
2. Older regulations still apply to it as last modified on
31 december 2011 a an application for conditional
driving licence withdrawal granted pursuant to lagen (1998:489) about
experiment with conditional driving licence withdrawal.
2010:1970
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 april 2011.
2. Older provisions apply where a document has been sent or
submitted by 1 april 2011.
2011:1580
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 January 2012 in the case of 4
Cape. section 8, Chapter 5. 25A, 27 and 28 § § and 10 Cape. 2 § and in the
Moreover, on 19 January 2013.
2. The provision in Chapter 7. 2 section 9 in its new wording
However, for the period from 1 January 2012.
3. a driving licence privileges acquired before 19
January 2013 applies Chapter 2. 5 and 6 of their older versions
as well as the suspension of Chapter 2. 7 §. Law (2012:876).
4. A driving licence with permission, C, CE, D, or those who have
issued or given in Exchange for or replaced a
driving licence issued in another State within the EEA before 19
January 2013 shall be renewed for the first time under Chapter 3. section 14 of the
second subparagraph, at the ordinary renewal opportunity which, according to
older regulations would have been immediately following the 18
January 2013, but not later than 19 January 2023. The licence will be
However, renewed when the licence holder fills 45 years if this
occurs before the licence is renewed in accordance with the first sentence.
If the permission C, CE, D or they have been extended before 19
January 2013 shall run the card instead of as specified in
the first sentence is renewed when the period of validity of the permission
expires. Law (2012:876).
5. For driving privileges A1 acquired before 19
January 2013 shall not apply the limitation imposed by section 2 of the
Act (2001:559) on road traffic definitions to two or
four-wheeled motorcycle whose engine has a relationship between
net power and weight not exceeding
0.1 kW/kg. Law (2012:876).
6. Despite the age requirement in Chapter 3. section 1 of the driving licences with
jurisdiction A, C, CE, D, or THEY be issued to the
previously held a driver's license with the appropriate authority, on the
the previous licence issued before 19 January 2013. For
in these cases, Chapter 2. in paragraph 6 of its older version.
Law (2012:876).
7. Older rules still apply for such
approval as a supervisor who has given before 1
February 2012. Law (2012:876).
8. for the renewal, replacement or replacement of licence
Community code 74, 75, 76 or 77 issued before 19
January 2013 shall Transport Agency rather than provide
a driving licence with C1, D1, C1E and D1E.
The same applies for the issue of driving licence after withdrawal
of a licence with such Community code. Law (2012:876).
2012:874
1. This law shall enter into force on 19 January 2013.
2. in the case of a driving licence with C, CE, D or DE
that after the recall was issued in accordance with Chapter 5. section 14 of the other
the first sentence before 19 January 2013 applies
not Chapter 3. 14 b. The same applies for a driver's license with
jurisdiction C, CE, D, or the ones before 19 January 2013
had been provided in Exchange for or replacing a licence
issued in another State within the EEA.
3. in the case of a driving licence with C, CE, D or DE
that after the revocation issued pursuant to Chapter 5. section 14 of the other
the first sentence on 19 January 2013 or later
does not apply in Chapter 3. 14 b of the first subparagraph, if the
revoked driving licence before 19 January 2013 issued
or provided in Exchange for or replacing a licence
issued in another State within the EEA and the revoked
the licence had not been renewed in accordance with Chapter 3. section 14, second subparagraph
or Chapter 3. paragraph 14 (b). Instead of a
driving licences issued under the conditions set out in
the first sentence as prescribed in Chapter 5. paragraph
the second sentence of that licence may give permission, C, CE, D
or if the applicant in connection with the application have shown
to the medical requirements of having jurisdiction are satisfied,
whether the issue is made before, on or after the end of
the period of validity specified on the revoked licence.
4. As stated in paragraph 3, second sentence, however, is not
If the permission C, CE, D or they have been extended before 19
January 2013 and the period of validity of the permission expires
after issue. The licence should be renewed in such a case, the first
time according to Chapter 3. paragraph when the validity
for the permission expires.
5. A driving licence with C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D
or after 18 January 2013 has been provided in Exchange
against or replaced a driving licence issued in another State
within the EEA before 19 January 2013 shall be renewed for the first time
According to Chapter 3. 14 b of five years after the Exchange, if
the original licence had a longer validity period than five years.