Dont jump to conclusions, whats law in one country doesnt mean its
law in another. And even if you think you know swedish law it does
pay to keep upto date with changes. I agree with what you mentioned
is the general rule, but there are lesser know exceptions to most rules.

Here's the traffic law in Sweden. These are new regulations that
were introduced in October 1999.


On roads of two lanes or more running in the same direction and
with a maximum speed of "70 kph or LOWER", the following applies:

. You are free to choose which lane to drive in and must then stay in it.
. You may overtake on the RIGHT
. you may switch lanes when overtaking and when intending to stop, park
or turn off the road.

This means that as long as you remain in your lane, your main concern
will be to keep an eye on the vehicles ahaed of you in the same lane.

And here is tha actual law quotes:

Ch. 3 s.7 (fourth para)
"...On a road where the maximum permitted speed is 70 kilometers
per hour or lower and where the carriageway has at least two lanes
for traffic running in the same direction as indicated by the road
markings, drivers may use whichever lane is most appropriate with regard
to their continued journey"

Ch. 3 s. 9
"...In cases covered by s.7, fourth para, drivers may not switch lanes
except in order to stop or park the vehicle, to overtake or to position
the vehicle in a suitable lane prior to turning off at a crossing."

Ch.3 s.31
"Overtaking shall be effected on the left, except in cases covered by s.7
fourth para. Overtaking is to be effected on the right, however, when the
driver of the vehicle in front is turning left or is clearly preparing to turn left."

So basically in Sweden, it makes it a driver free to choose which lane
he wants to drive in, but makes it harder to switch lane. But does technically do anway with tailgating on roads with a maximum speed of 70kph or slower.

Basically a driver if free to "undertake" if the road is a dual lane (or more) carriage way, and if the roads maximum speed limit is 70 kph or less.

Thats covers alot or motorways around built up areas, such as Stockholm.




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• How I hate tailgaters, bazil burns, Wed, 28 Nov 2001 23:50:52
  • Okay, I have to admit..., bazil burns, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 11:55:13
  • It goes both ways, larry, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 11:26:20
    • Re: It goes both ways, Shahn, Sat, 1 Dec 2001 13:54:05
  • Just in our local news-two guys were doing the roadrage, Shahn, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 04:00:02
    • Exactly n/m, RedSPG18, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 13:56:51
    • Is "B" dead? n/m, 85SLED, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 11:00:21
      • No-just beat up pretty badly. n/m, Shahn, Sat, 1 Dec 2001 13:43:10
  • Re: The only good thing about our Olds diesel..., paul de k, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 18:39:43
    • Re: The only good thing about our Olds diesel..., bengen, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 22:07:53
  • Re: How I hate tailgaters, pursang, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 17:38:42
  • LET THEM BY........., Richard Miller, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 14:59:09
    • Re: let them by......Iowa style..., Terry G-B, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 21:04:39
      • here in Maine..., Franz '87 9000t, Sat, 1 Dec 2001 09:56:51
  • I AM A TAILGATER!!! I admit it. Because you people..., Steve (Boston), Thu, 29 Nov 2001 11:02:51
    • Re: I AM A TAILGATER!!! I admit it. Because you people..., Tiff, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 04:38:31
      • Re: I AM A TAILGATER!!! I admit it. Because you people..., Dean C, Sat, 1 Dec 2001 16:01:58
        • Re: I AM A TAILGATER!!! I admit it. Because you people..., Tiff, Mon, 3 Dec 2001 04:43:50
          • IN SWEDEN YOU WHAT???!!!???, Caspar, Mon, 3 Dec 2001 06:11:34
            • WELL IN SWEDEN YOU CAN (long and boring), Tiff, Mon, 3 Dec 2001 09:39:48 <-- Viewing This Message
            • Re: IN SWEDEN YOU WHAT???!!!???, Tiff, Mon, 3 Dec 2001 08:53:07
      • Nice mentality!, George D, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 06:51:42
        • Worse mentality!, Tiff, Mon, 3 Dec 2001 04:23:18
    • Steve, have you read these posts before responding?, saabaru, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 14:45:36
      • I agree most Saabers do not sit in the left lane, but.., Steve (Boston), Thu, 29 Nov 2001 14:54:25
        • Problem with this logic, saw, Tue, 4 Dec 2001 00:27:59
        • yup, agree. (n/m), saabaru, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 11:33:49
    • Re: I AM A TAILGATER!!! I admit it. Because you people..., GM, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 11:46:28
    • I was referring to two-lane roads, I'm..., bazil burns, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 11:38:04
    • Re: I AM A TAILGATER!!! I admit it. Because you people..., RS , Thu, 29 Nov 2001 11:19:55
    • Flashing your lights is much safer than tailgating>>>, Evil Twin Skippy, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 11:18:34
      • The several weeks I drove in Europe >>>, Evil Twin Skippy, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 10:53:33
      • Re: Flashing your lights is much safer than tailgating>>>, Steve L, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 13:54:23
        • In Denmark, AdamB , Fri, 30 Nov 2001 19:05:31
        • Re: Flashing your lights is much safer than tailgating>>>, Caspar, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 04:21:08
        • In Greece..., George D, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 15:39:50
          • Hits the nail on the head, WASSAAB, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 09:41:10
            • It's not just driver's ed, George D, Fri, 30 Nov 2001 10:34:32
        • in italy..., Josh91900, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 14:05:02
  • Use the built-in Saab Tailgater Deterrents!, Brian, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 09:32:02
    • Pennies...nice...around here we call that....., Rocketshoes, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 10:41:24
      • Re: Pennies...nice...around here we call that....., bazil burns, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 11:41:43
  • Re: How I hate tailgaters, paulh, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 09:28:22
  • my favorite thing to do..., bike dork, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 08:31:47
  • I just let them pass. It's not worth it. n/m, pmr, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 06:51:16
  • I take my foot off the gas...., GM, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 00:53:28
    • I wave 'em on by..., Scott Paterson , Sat, 1 Dec 2001 03:15:52
    • Re: I take my foot off the gas...., Bakerman, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 08:56:40
    • My recipe too, unless they're acting really stupid.., Aaron Gilbert, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 01:16:43
      • Nothing is more infuriating >> (with name this time;), Dinger, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 09:03:06
        • I guess you didn't read the complete post., Aaron Gilbert, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 11:56:40
          • Actually I did... let's take a look!, Dinger, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 12:51:58
      • those approaches, geoffh, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 04:26:02
      • only happened once in the SAAB..., Tiff, Thu, 29 Nov 2001 04:19:13
        • Re: only happened once in the SAAB..., RS , Thu, 29 Nov 2001 08:26:36

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