Seat belts and child seats in Norway (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: Seat belts must be used in cars, with a fee of NOK 1,500 if not. Children under 135 cm must use an approved child seat, and children from 135 to 150 cm approved equipment if available. A rear-facing seat may not be used in a front seat with an active airbag.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Seat belt compulsory in front seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Seat belt compulsory in rear seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Child restraint required untilPassenger cars | Children under 135 cm must always use an approved child seat suited to their weight and height. Children between 135 and 150 cm must use approved equipment if it is available in the car. The driver is responsible for passengers under 15 being secured. [2] |
| Children in the front seatPassenger cars | Children shorter than 140 cm should not sit in a front seat with an airbag that has not been switched off (stated as advice). In cars without seat belts, children under 3 may not be carried and children over 3 may not sit in the front seat. [2] |
| Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbagPassenger cars | No [2] |
| Fine for not wearing a seat beltPassenger cars | Fee of NOK 1,500 for not using a seat belt in a car or bus, issued by the police or Statens vegvesen. If a child under 15 is not lawfully secured, the driver can be given a fee and two penalty points. [1] |
Notes
- The page does not list seats separately; it states a fee for not using a belt in a car or bus. A 2015 Statens vegvesen consultation shows that a doctor's certificate can exempt a person from the duty to use a belt. The regulation itself (on Lovdata) could not be read.
- Seats must be approved to ECE R44.03, R44.04 or R129.
Sources
- Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration): Fakta om bilbeltebruk (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
- Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration): Regelverket for sikring av barn i bil (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.