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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Lovsnak – Transport</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/topic/transport/</link><description>New explanations on the topic: Transport</description><language>en</language><lastBuildDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:47:10 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://lovsnak.dk/en/rss/topic/transport.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>New vehicle inspection act: approval of new vehicles and inspections</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-170/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-170/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:44:46 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: The act updates the rules on approval and inspection of vehicles. There will be a permanent scheme for new motor vehicles and trailers. It is broadly similar to the current rules, but a new approval certificate will replace the familiar data and approval declarations.
Who: The act concerns approval and inspection of vehicles, including inspection companies and the Danish goods transport industry with cross-border transports. The act has no administrative consequences for citizens.
When: The Act entered into force on 1 July 2025. Some parts entered into force on 1 July 2025.</description></item><item><title>New bypass at Nørreballe and tunnel in Aarhus</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-176/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-176/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:44:26 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: The act gives the Minister for Transport the authority to build a bypass at Nørreballe on Lolland and a tunnel under Marselis Boulevard in Aarhus. The act also contains an amendment to another act, which makes it easier for the Danish Road Directorate to extract raw materials for the third stage of the Kalundborg Motorway and route 15 between Ringkøbing and Herning.
When: The Act entered into force on 1 July 2025.</description></item><item><title>Fynske Motorway south of Odense: new environmental approval</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-145/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-145/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:44:17 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: The act updates the construction act for the expansion of the Fynske Motorway south of Odense from four to six lanes. It also constitutes the approval of the Danish Road Directorate's updated environmental impact assessment of the project.
Who: The act applies to the expansion of the motorway section near Odense. It affects municipal councils, utility owners and owners of year-round homes that are particularly exposed to noise after the expansion.
When: The Act entered into force on 1 July 2025.</description></item><item><title>New accompanied driving scheme for 17-year-olds and lower alcohol limit</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-165/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-165/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:30:20 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: The act abolishes the trial scheme and introduces a permanent scheme for driving licences for 17-year-olds. The 17-year-olds may only drive with an accompanying person between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., but not when driving vehicles for which a driving entitlement can be obtained before the age of 17. The alcohol limit is 0.20 for first-time license holders during the first 3 years. Tractors and machinery that are registered in the Vehicle Register may drive up to 40 km per hour. Road trains with a trailer may only drive 40 km per hour if the trailer meets the conditions set by the Minister of Transport, otherwise at most 30 km per hour.
Who: The act applies to 17-year-olds with a driving licence for ordinary cars and accompanying persons, first-time holders of a driving licence for ordinary cars, drivers of tractors and machinery, and all drivers of vehicles with regard to tyres.
When: The Act entered into force on 1 July 2025.</description></item><item><title>Higher compensation and insurance amounts for railways in 2027</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-949/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-949/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:52:03 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: The amounts for 2027 have been raised. Hand luggage is now 21,700 DKK, up from 18,000 DKK before, and the insurance requirement has been increased. The insurance rules have been reworded so that they now also mention companies certified under section 11 of the Railways Act.
When: The executive order will enter into force on 1 January 2027.</description></item><item><title>Proposal: licence and clear rules for private parking companies</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20261-b-18/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20261-b-18/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:25:56 +0000</pubDate><description>Proposed by: Citizens' proposal – introduced in the Danish Parliament by 15 members from 15 parties and groups
What is proposed: The proposal sets out that the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) should decide five principles for private parking companies: a state licence, shared responsibility for owners of parking facilities, a requirement to follow the Danish Road Traffic Act, fixed case-handling deadlines and a ceiling on private parking fees.
Who would be affected: The proposal concerns private parking companies, owners of parking facilities and members of the public who receive a private parking fee.
When: The proposal has not been adopted yet. A proposal for a parliamentary resolution is not an act and does not change the rules by itself. If the Danish Parliament adopts it, it is usually a call on the government to act.</description></item><item><title>Proposal: the government must make rules on checking flex transport</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20261-b-22/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20261-b-22/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:25:34 +0000</pubDate><description>Proposed by: Dansk Folkeparti (13 members, first named: Michael Nedersøe)
What is proposed: The proposal calls on the Danish Parliament to require the government to introduce a bill on the flex transport area before the end of the 2026-27 parliamentary year.
Who would be affected: The proposal concerns transport operators and the flex transport industry.
When: The proposal has not been adopted yet. A proposal for a parliamentary resolution is not an act and does not change the rules by itself. If the Danish Parliament adopts it, it is usually a call on the government to act.</description></item><item><title>Proposal: No disqualification for property damage during lawful emergency driving</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20261-b-23/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20261-b-23/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:24:54 +0000</pubDate><description>Proposed by: Dansk Folkeparti (15 members, first named: Michael Nedersøe)
What is proposed: The proposal calls on the Danish Parliament to require the government to introduce a bill on the disqualification rules for emergency vehicles during this parliamentary year. Driving errors during lawful emergency driving that only cause property damage should, as a general rule, not be able to lead to disqualification from driving, unless the driver acted intentionally or showed gross negligence.
Who would be affected: The proposal concerns drivers of emergency vehicles during lawful emergency driving.
When: The proposal has not been adopted yet. A proposal for a parliamentary resolution is not an act and does not change the rules by itself. If the Danish Parliament adopts it, it is usually a call on the government to act.</description></item><item><title>Proposal: the government must make rules on drug driving in Greenland</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20261-b-32/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20261-b-32/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:24:31 +0000</pubDate><description>Proposed by: Inuit Ataqatigiit (Naaja H. Nathanielsen); Naleraq (Qarsoq Høegh-Dam)
What is proposed: The proposal calls on the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) to require the government to introduce a bill during the current parliamentary session. The bill is intended to introduce rules that make driving under the influence of intoxicating substances a separate criminal offence in Greenland.
Who would be affected: The proposal concerns driving under the influence of intoxicating substances in Greenland.
When: The proposal has not been adopted yet. A proposal for a parliamentary resolution is not an act and does not change the rules by itself. If the Danish Parliament adopts it, it is usually a call on the government to act.</description></item><item><title>Proposal: 15,000 more parking spaces in Copenhagen</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20261-b-37/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20261-b-37/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:24:19 +0000</pubDate><description>Proposed by: Danmarksdemokraterne (6 members, first named: Hans Kristian Skibby)
What is proposed: The proposal calls on the Danish Parliament to require the government to enter into agreements with Copenhagen Municipality for 15,000 more parking spaces by 2035. The Danish Parliament also requires the government to introduce a bill that exempts municipal investments in parking facilities from the investment ceiling.
Who would be affected: The proposal concerns the government and Copenhagen Municipality.
When: The proposal has not been adopted yet. A proposal for a parliamentary resolution is not an act and does not change the rules by itself. If the Danish Parliament adopts it, it is usually a call on the government to act.</description></item><item><title>Wind turbine energy park at Bolle Enge</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-645/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-645/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:11:45 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: An area at Bolle Enge in Brønderslev Municipality is an energy park. The area is shown in annex 1. The purpose is to promote the installation of wind turbines. Wetlands on low-lying land (low-lying soil) and technical installations may still be planned.
When: The executive order entered into force on 11 July 2026.</description></item><item><title>Foreign vehicles can be refused passage if they have unpaid debt</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-131/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-131/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:46:09 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: Sund &amp; Bælt Holding A/S can refuse foreign vehicles passage across bridges and tunnels. This applies if there are finally decided and overdue inspection fees linked to the vehicle. It also applies to overdue claims for unpaid use of the links. The rules only apply when both the debtor and the vehicle are based abroad. The company can use CCTV and automatic number plate recognition to refuse passage. The act also raises the fine for breaking the road toll rules. The purpose of the act is to ensure that the rules on the distance-based road toll are complied with.
Who: The rules apply to vehicles and debtors who are based abroad.
When: The Act entered into force on 1 July 2025.</description></item><item><title>The Danish Transport Agency takes over tasks in the railway area</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-931/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-931/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:02:27 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: The name Trafikstyrelsen (the Danish Transport Agency) replaces Trafik-, Bygge- og Boligstyrelsen in the executive order as the authority that exercises Denmark's powers under the railway directive (however, not the designation of the supervisory body mentioned in Article 26(5) of Annex 1). The executive order also adds new tasks for the agency.
When: The executive order will enter into force on 1 January 2027.</description></item><item><title>Tasks on the S-train are delegated from DSB to Banedanmark</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-913/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-913/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:54:32 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: The executive order sets out that tasks for the conventional infrastructure on the S-train are delegated from DSB to Banedanmark. Banedanmark exercises the powers in §§ 24 and 25 of the Railway Act that DSB has as infrastructure manager on the S-train.
Who: The executive order applies to DSB and Banedanmark in connection with the conventional infrastructure on the S-train.
When: The executive order entered into force on 1 November 2026.</description></item><item><title>Rules for search and rescue in aviation laid down</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-903/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-903/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:51:54 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: The executive order lays down rules on search and rescue in the aviation area. It deals, among other things, with the operation of rescue coordination centres. Rescue coordination centres must have a permit from the Danish Transport Authority and must be open around the clock.
Who: The rules apply to those who operate rescue coordination centres, to owners and users of aircraft, and to aircraft commanders. They also apply to search and rescue units. The executive order does not apply to Greenland.
When: The executive order will enter into force on 1 January 2027.</description></item><item><title>New Emergency Preparedness Act gives the minister and the police new powers</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-57/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-57/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:55:13 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: The act gives the Minister of Transport the option to depart from rules on roads and traffic, and to set rules on a specific use of a specific harbour area, when this is necessary for essential national defence purposes or civil preparedness purposes. The police get a clear legal basis (the rule in the law that gives the right to do something) to neutralise drones.
Who: The rules mainly concern the Minister of Transport, postal companies with a licence, harbours, drone operators and the police. Owners of properties in rural areas may leave the letterbox away from the driveway if they have no option to do so.
When: The Act entered into force on 1 January 2026.</description></item><item><title>The Transport Minister can set rules on overall noise limits for Copenhagen Airport</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-56/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-56/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:54:36 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: The act allows the Transport Minister to set rules on overall limits for noise from Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup. The Transport Minister can set the rules after negotiation with the Minister for Rural Districts and the Minister for the Environment.
Who: The act applies to the Transport Minister and Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup. The intention is that the Danish Environmental Protection Agency will use the rules when the airport applies for environmental approval. The act only gives the minister an authorisation; the specific rules will come later.
When: The Act entered into force on 1 January 2026.</description></item><item><title>The Faroe Islands can take over aviation in stages</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-47/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-47/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:43:27 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: The act allows the Faroese authorities to take over responsibility for aviation in parts, at different times. The safety charge covers the Danish Transport Agency's supervision in the areas that have not yet been taken over.
Who: The act applies to the Faroese authorities and to the Danish Transport Agency. It also applies to passengers who travel from publicly open airports in the Faroe Islands, as the charge for them ends when the whole area has been taken over.
When: The Act entered into force on 1 January 2026.</description></item><item><title>New Central Jutland motorway west of Viborg and between Give and Billund West</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-10/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-10/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:45:30 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: The act gives the Minister for Transport the power to build two new motorways in Central Jutland. One runs west of Viborg, the other between Give and Billund West.
When: The Act entered into force on 1 January 2026.</description></item><item><title>DSB takes over the S-train tracks, and noise rules are changed</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-8/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20251-l-8/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:24:18 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: DSB must manage the railway infrastructure on the S-train. The Minister for Transport can designate certain workplaces and fixed work bases where the noise rules in the Environmental Protection Act will not apply. Instead, special noise rules apply here: no upper noise limit during the day and evening, but at night no more than 70 dB.
When: The Act entered into force on 1 January 2026.</description></item><item><title>New rules on qualification requirements for drivers</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2025-412/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2025-412/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:10:06 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: Drivers in training may drive national goods or passenger transport for no more than 3 years, and there is no longer a requirement for experience, only for age. The terms have also changed: training centres may offer an examination, and training institution is a new term.
Who: The rules apply to drivers of vehicles that require a driving licence in category C1, C, D1 or D, as well as the category B drivers mentioned with permission under the Goods Transport Act. There are exceptions for, among other things, certain vehicles.
When: The executive order entered into force on 1 May 2025.</description></item><item><title>Rules on substances that are dangerous in traffic</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2025-1277/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2025-1277/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:57:16 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: Psychoactive substances on lists A, B, D and E and nitrous oxide (laughing gas) are classified as dangerous to road safety. There are rules for when a blood sample is considered to contain a substance.
When: The executive order entered into force on 10 November 2025.</description></item><item><title>New inspection rules for Tempo 100 trailers and change of ownership</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-259/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-259/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:45:12 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: The executive order introduces technical inspection of trailers approved for Tempo 100 driving. The rules on inspection when changing owner or user, and on changing without a registration inspection between spouses and cohabiting partners, are repealed (that a rule stops applying). Emergency vehicles no longer fall under the rule on periodic inspection every year. Motorcycles used for practice driving must have their first periodic inspection 2 years after first registration and then every other year. Rental vehicles, vans used for practice driving and trailers for Tempo 100 are no longer mentioned in § 43.
Who: The rules apply to owners of car trailers approved for Tempo 100 driving, and to owners of motorcycles used for practice driving. The rules on technical inspection when changing owner or user, and on changing without a registration inspection between spouses and cohabiting partners, are repealed (§§ 40, 63 and 64).
When: The executive order will enter into force on 1 January 2027.</description></item><item><title>Rules for driving courses and driving tests were set</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2025-1150/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2025-1150/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:32:39 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: The executive order sets out how the driving course is structured and how driving tests are carried out.
When: The executive order was repealed before it entered into force.</description></item><item><title>Rules for two sites for high-voltage substations in Køge and Stevns</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-715/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-715/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: The executive order sets out that an area at Ringsbjerg in Køge Municipality and an area at Lyderslev in Stevns Municipality are designated for high-voltage substations. It also sets out how high buildings and components may be, and that a fence must be put up and a screening belt planted.
When: The executive order entered into force on 1 September 2026.</description></item><item><title>The pool for green heavy road transport in 2026 is raised to DKK 240.4 million</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-740/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-740/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:51:43 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: The executive order changes the amount that the pool for green transition of heavy road transport has in 2026. The amount goes from DKK 159.9 million to DKK 240.4 million.
When: The executive order entered into force on 4 September 2026.</description></item><item><title>New rules for booking driving and theory tests</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-731/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-731/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:25:30 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: Driving and theory tests are now booked under the rules in the driving licence executive order. The rules that the municipal council schedules the tests in agreement with the Danish Road Safety Agency (Færdselsstyrelsen) have been removed. The Danish Road Safety Agency still holds the tests.
When: The executive order entered into force on 1 October 2026.</description></item><item><title>New rules for applying for a driving licence and driving test</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-718/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-718/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:25:24 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: Applications for a driving licence must now be submitted to the municipality using the Danish Road Safety Authority's application form. The application must be accompanied by a certificate for road-related first aid, or the applicant can allow the municipality to obtain the certificate from the issuer. The medical certificate is submitted digitally via the Danish Road Safety Authority's solution (with a few exceptions), and the driving test is booked in the Danish Road Safety Authority's digital solution.
Who: The rules apply to those applying for a driving licence. The requirement for a course certificate does not apply when applying for a driving licence for a small moped if the applicant is 18 years of age or older at the time of application. The requirement for a medical certificate does not apply when applying for a driving licence for a small moped.
When: The executive order entered into force on 1 October 2026.</description></item><item><title>Aarø has been added to the list of islands exempt from the Taxi Act</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-751/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-751/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:08:33 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: Aarø is now one of the islands that are exempt from the Taxi Act. The list is otherwise the same as before, but the other islands now have new serial numbers, because Aarø has been placed first on the list.
When: The executive order entered into force on 15 September 2026.</description></item><item><title>Rules for the energy park at Torstedlund</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-653/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-653/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: The executive order designates an area at Torstedlund in Rebild Municipality as an energy park for wind turbines and solar power plants. Solar power plants must, as a general rule, be at least 150 metres from villages, summer house areas and allotment areas, and 150–750 metres from homes.
Who: The distance rules apply to the planning of solar power plants in the designated area. The energy park has been designated to promote the installation of both wind turbines and solar power plants.
When: The executive order entered into force on 11 July 2026.</description></item><item><title>Energy park at Stae in Aalborg Municipality</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-652/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-652/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: An area in Aalborg Municipality has been designated as an energy park for the promotion of wind turbines and solar cells.
Who: The rules apply to the designation of the area as an energy park and to the planning of solar cell installations for the energy park. As a general rule, solar cell installations must be 150, 300 or 750 metres away from housing, depending on how many sides of the house the installation is located on, and at least 150 metres from villages, summer house areas and allotment gardens.
When: The executive order entered into force on 11 July 2026.</description></item><item><title>Energy park at Nørrekær Enge in Aalborg</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-651/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-651/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: An area in Aalborg Municipality is designated as an energy park for wind turbines and solar panels.
Who: The rules apply to the planning of the energy park. Wind turbines may be set up in both sub-areas, while solar installations may only be set up in sub-area 2. When planning solar installations, there must as a general rule be a distance of 150–750 metres to homes, depending on how many sides of the home the solar panels face, and 150 metres to villages, summer house areas and allotment areas.
When: The executive order entered into force on 11 July 2026.</description></item><item><title>Energy park at Nørrekær Enge designated</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-650/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-650/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: An area in Vesthimmerland Municipality has been designated as an energy park for wind turbines, solar cells, PtX plants and other commercial buildings. Planning for solar installations must ensure at least 150 metres to villages, summer house areas and allotment areas. For homes, the distance is at least 150 metres if there are solar cells on one side of the home, 300 metres for two sides and 750 metres for three or more sides.
Who: The rules apply to the planning of energy and commercial installations in the designated area.
When: The executive order entered into force on 11 July 2026.</description></item><item><title>Rules for energy park near Nørre Nebel</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-649/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-649/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: The executive order designates an area near Nørre Nebel in Varde Municipality as an energy park for wind turbines and solar power plants. Solar power plants must, as a general rule, be at least 150 metres from villages, summer house areas and allotment areas, and 150–750 metres from homes.
Who: The distance rules apply to the planning of solar power plants on the designated area. The municipality does the planning, and the rules protect neighbours of the plants, especially owners and tenants of homes.
When: The executive order entered into force on 11 July 2026.</description></item><item><title>Energy park at Rodhøj in Rebild Municipality</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-648/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-648/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: An area in Rebild Municipality is designated as an energy park with rules on the distance between solar power plants and homes.
Who: The distance rules apply to the planning of solar power plants in the energy park. The energy park is designated for wind turbines and solar cells in one sub-area, and for PtX plants and other commercial buildings in the other.
When: The executive order entered into force on 11 July 2026.</description></item><item><title>Rules for an energy park at Farris</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-647/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-647/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: The executive order designates an area at Farris in Kolding Municipality as an energy park. The purpose is to promote the installation of wind turbines and solar power plants. When planning solar power plants, there must be at least 150 metres to villages, summer house areas and allotment areas. The distance to neighbouring houses depends on how many sides of the house will have solar panels.
Who: The rules apply to the planning of solar power plants for the realisation of the energy park at Farris. They particularly affect the municipality that does the planning, as well as neighbours of the solar power plants.
When: The executive order entered into force on 11 July 2026.</description></item><item><title>Rules for the energy park at Svoldrup Kær</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-646/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-646/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: The executive order designates an area at Svoldrup Kær in Vesthimmerland Municipality as an energy park. One part is for wind turbines and solar power plants. The other part is for PtX facilities and other commercial development. When planning solar power plants, there must be at least 150 meters to villages, holiday home areas, and allotment garden areas.
Who: The rules apply to the planning of facilities in the designated area.
When: The executive order entered into force on 11 July 2026.</description></item><item><title>Rules on emergency ferries across the Great Belt</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-637/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-637/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:09:27 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: The executive order applies to facilities for emergency ferry operations with road and port facilities at Knudshoved Harbour and Halsskov Harbour, and to work on the fixed link across the Great Belt. A number of national rules do not apply to the projects, including parts of the Nature Protection Act, the Planning Act, the Museums Act and the Building Act. The Minister for Construction, Housing and Transport takes over a number of powers from other authorities, which are exercised by the Danish Road Traffic Agency. Requirements that follow directly from EU law remain unchanged.
Who: The rules apply to Sund &amp; Bælt Holding A/S and its subsidiaries, which carry out the projects.
When: The executive order entered into force on 5 July 2026.</description></item><item><title>Rules for approved driving instructors</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-551/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-551/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:03:59 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: A driving instructor must now inform students about which industry organizations the instructor is a member of and that the instructor is approved as a driving instructor in Denmark. The information must be available before the agreement on driving lessons is made, or, if there is no written agreement, before the lessons begin. If the student asks for it, the instructor must also provide information about the rules applicable to the profession.
Who: The rules apply to driving instructors, persons who wish to be approved as driving instructors, and students who receive or wish to receive driving lessons.
When: The executive order entered into force on 1 July 2026.</description></item><item><title>Driving licence rules were laid down</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-550/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-550/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:03:59 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: The executive order sets out rules on who can get a driving licence and what requirements apply to the application.
Who: The rules apply to people who apply for a driving licence in Denmark and to holders of driving licences. As a main rule, driving licences can only be issued to people with ordinary residence in Denmark or people who have stayed here for at least 6 months as students. There are age limits for the individual categories, and driving licences cannot be issued to people whose driving entitlement is restricted, withdrawn or revoked in another EU or EEA country.
When: The executive order entered into force on 1 July 2026.</description></item><item><title>Rules for driving education and driving tests</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-545/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-545/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:03:59 +0000</pubDate><description>What it sets out: The executive order sets out how driving lessons must be structured, and how many lessons are required at minimum for each driving licence.
Who: Learner drivers taking a driving licence, and driving instructors.
When: The executive order was repealed before it entered into force.</description></item><item><title>New rules on alcohol interlocks for driving licences</title><link>https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-543/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2026-543/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:03:59 +0000</pubDate><description>What changes: For ordinary cars (category B), the alcohol interlock must be set to 0.10 mg of alcohol per litre of breath during the part of the participation period that falls within the first 3 years after the driver first obtained the right to drive an ordinary car. Otherwise, the limit is 0.25 mg of alcohol per litre of breath. Alcohol interlocks that are already installed must also follow the new limit. The supplier must carry out the change no later than 6 weeks after the executive order entered into force. The participant in the alcohol interlock scheme pays for the change. The Danish Road Safety Agency (Færdselsstyrelsen) now makes the decisions instead of the Danish Transport Agency (Trafikstyrelsen), and its decisions cannot be brought before the Minister for Transport or any other administrative authority. Previously, decisions by the Danish Transport Agency could be appealed to the Ministry of Transport.
Who: The rules apply to suppliers of alcohol interlocks and to drivers with driving licences subject to conditions requiring an alcohol interlock.
When: The executive order entered into force on 1 July 2026.</description></item></channel></rss>
