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Norway
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESEUROPE
Norway is in Europe. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
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Extremely expensive alcohol and strict drug laws. DUI = instant license loss.
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Drug possession · Drunk driving
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- Decriminalisation reform passed by parliament was reversed in 2021 — drugs remain criminal offences with police-led diversion only.
- Free camping under allemannsretten requires staying 150m from inhabited buildings and excludes lighting fires May to September.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Drug-driving is a strict-liability offence, and the threshold for impairment is set lower than in most EU states.
- Vinmonopolet, the state alcohol retailer, sets opening hours and tax bands that make Oslo prices among the highest in Europe.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.