A valid national driving licence (in Roman type) or an international driving license is accepted. It must clearly indicate that it applies to a vehicle of the type used.

Other requirements are certificate of registration and nationality plate, and proof of third party insurance. A 'Green Card' is not required for vehicles in the U.K. and most other European countries because their compulsory motor insurance also provides for cover in Denmark (and the other Scandinavian countries). Failing a 'Green Card', a new temporary insurance to cover your stay in Denmark (and other EU countries) must be taken out at the border. The premium is e.g. for a car: first month approx. DKK 750, each following month approx. DKK 445.

A warning triangle is obligatory.

There must be a seat belt for every person in the car, however, an exemption for an extra passenger over 135 cm in the back seat without seat belt is granted until May 1, 2009.

Children under 135 cm must use approved safety seating devices (child's seat or on a belt cushion) adapted to their height and weight.

If the car has been approved without seat belts,  children under 3 years of age are not allowed in the car. Children over 3 years of age but under 135 cm must be seated in the back seat. 

If the car has been approved with seat belts in the front seats, one child under 135 cm may be placed in an approved safety seating devices (child's seat or on a belt cushion), adapted to its height and weight in the front seat.  More children under 135 cm must be placed in the back seat.

For motor cyclists a safety helmet is compulsory. Motor cycles are allowed to tow a trailer or trailer device, mopeds are not.

Vehicles and motorcycles must use dipped headlamps even by day and in clear weather. Fog lamps must only be used in foggy weather or heavy rain, and not in built-up areas.

Studded tyres are not compulsory in Denmark. If fitted, they are only to be used during the period 1st November-15th April, and only if fitted on all 4 wheels. Vehicles and motorcycles with assymmetric headlights for left-hand traffic must be adjusted for right-hand traffic.

It is not permitted to drive a vehicle in Denmark while using a handheld mobile phone. Violation amounts to DKK 500.

Flashlight must be used when changing lane on motorways, prior to and after overtaking. Violation amounts to DKK 500. In case of sudden danger on motorways, i.e. quees, warning lights must be activated in order to warn fellow-road users.

Motorways:
In general 130 km/hour on certain stretches. Cars and motor cycles towing trailer vehicle, lorries, and coaches: 80 km/hour. Please note that at some stretches on motorways, cars and motor cycles towing trailer vehicles, lorries and coaches are not allowed to overtake during the time 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. These stretches are indicated on warning signs.

Several stretches will only allow lower speed limits i.e. 110 km/h due to special conditions such as dangerous stretches and heavy traffic around major cities.

Other roads:
80 km/hour. Cars and coaches. Cars and motor cycles towing trailer vehicles and lorries 70 km/hour.

Built-up areas:
50 km/hour(indicated on white plates with town silhouettes).

Please note that in built-up areas, the speed limit for such vehicles must not exceed 50 km/hour, even though local signs may permit higher limits.

Local signs may indicate lower or permit higher limits. On the whole, speed should always be adjusted to prevailing circumstances. In case of even minor speed limit offences, drivers will be liable to heavy fines to be paid on the spot. If payment cannot be made, the car may be detained.

Drive on right, overtake on the left and give way to traffic from the right. Most traffic signs in Denmark are international. Note especially: A red and white triangular give way sign or a line of white triangles across the road signify that you must give way to traffic on the road you enter. Give way to buses that signal to pull out from bus stops. It is not automatically permitted to drive into the green at a junction unless you are sure to get through and avoid blocking the street.

As a rule, pedestrians crossings are zebra crossings. Speed must be adjusted so as not to endanger pedestrians in the crossing or stepping into it. At junctions and roundabouts, give way to pedestrians crossing the lane you are entering, and give way to cyclists and mopeds that move on ahead when you are to turn. When turning right, look out especially for those coming up from behind. All vehicles and motorcyclists must use dipped headlamps even by day. It is forbidden to drive under the influence of alcohol or medicine. A warning triangle is obligatory. The use of seat belts is compulsory for drivers and front seat passengers. If fitted, back seat belts must be used.

Stopping and parking is as a rule permitted on the right side of the road but prohibited on main roads and motorways. Private cars may park two wheels on the pavement only if pedestrians are not inconvenienced and local police regulations permit it. In Copenhagen parking is permitted in marked areas only. Please note that over 3 minutes' idle running is prohibited in several places.
Unlawfully parked cars result in a fine of DKK 510. The fine may be demanded paid on the spot. The police are further authorised to tow away an unlawfully parked car, the charges in connection herewith are added to the amount of the fine.

Limited waiting is always indicated on signs. Hours in black or white refer to workdays except Saturdays, hours in brackets refer to Saturdays, and hours in red refer to Sun- and holidays. Parking discs must always be used, wherever limited parking is allowed. Set disc to show time of arrival. Discs are available from gas stations, banks, etc.

In Denmark you are not allowed to drive under the influence of either alchohol or drugs/euphoriants. You will be asked to exhale into an alchoholmeter if the police suspects you of being intoxicated while driving, and your pupil will be checked by means of a so-called pupilometer to ascertain the reaction of your pupil if the police suspects you of driving under the influence of drugs/euphoriants.

0,5 per thousand is the permitted maximum contents of alcohol in the blood while driving in Denmark.