Laws and Regulations
- 1/30If stopped at a steady red traffic light
Riders must stop at red lights proceeding is illegal and highly dangerous at intersections.
When a yellow light appears
Yellow warns that the signal will turn red riders must prepare to stop safely rather than rushing through.
If approaching a flashing yellow light
A flashing yellow means signals are not fully operating riders must continue carefully while yielding as necessary.
If seeing a blue circular sign with a white arrow
Blue circular signs show mandatory movements riders must follow the indicated direction strictly.
When approaching a stop sign
Riders must fully stop at stop signs and yield to all other traffic before proceeding.
If seeing a red-bordered triangular sign
This sign means give way riders must slow and yield to traffic on the main road.
When arriving at an uncontrolled intersection
At intersections without signs, riders must yield to vehicles approaching from the right.
When a pedestrian is at a crossing
Pedestrians have priority at crossings motorcycles must stop to allow them to cross safely.
When entering a roundabout
Vehicles in the roundabout have priority riders must wait until it is safe to enter.
When exiting a roundabout
Riders must signal right when exiting to inform other drivers and ensure safe lane changes.
If another vehicle approaches from the right at an intersection
Swedish law gives priority to the right, so riders must yield to vehicles approaching from that side.
When two vehicles meet on a narrow road with a passing bay
The vehicle nearer to the bay should pull aside and allow the other vehicle to pass safely.
If arriving at an intersection controlled by a yield sign
Yield signs require slowing and giving priority to vehicles on the main road before merging.
When emergency vehicles approach with sirens
Emergency vehicles have priority riders must safely pull aside and allow clear passage.
When facing flashing red lights at an intersection
Flashing red means stop and only continue when the road is clear of conflicting traffic.
If a tram and motorcycle arrive at an intersection simultaneously
Trams generally have priority over other vehicles at intersections unless signs indicate otherwise.
When traffic lights are off at an intersection
When signals fail, riders must apply right-of-way rules, yielding to vehicles approaching from the right.
If facing a No Entry sign
A red circular No Entry sign prohibits access ignoring it is a serious traffic offence.
If seeing a Give Way to Buses sign
At stops marked with this sign, riders must allow buses to rejoin traffic safely.
When a pedestrian-controlled signal flashes green
Flashing green warns that the signal will soon turn yellow and then red riders must prepare to stop.
When approaching a roundabout with a yield sign
Yield signs at roundabouts mean riders must give way to all vehicles already circulating.
When two vehicles arrive at a T-intersection
At T-intersections, the vehicle on the main through road always has priority over the one entering.
When approaching a railway crossing with flashing lights
Flashing lights indicate a train is coming riders must stop and wait until the signals stop before crossing.
If entering a road from a parking lot
Traffic on the main road has priority riders must yield when entering from parking areas or driveways.
When seeing a Priority Road sign
The Priority Road sign indicates that the road users on that road have right-of-way at intersections.
If seeing a yellow diamond with a black border
This sign shows the road is a priority road, meaning traffic on this road has right-of-way over intersecting roads.
When exiting a minor road onto a main road
Riders must give way to all vehicles on the main road before merging from a minor road.
If traffic police hand signals contradict traffic lights
Police hand signals override traffic lights riders must always obey officers directing traffic.
When approaching a yellow light at an intersection
Riders may only proceed on yellow if stopping suddenly would be dangerous, otherwise they must stop.
At a four-way stop
At four-way stops, the first vehicle to arrive and stop has the right-of-way to proceed first.