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What does duty to yield (väjningsplikt) mean for a driver?

That the driver should clearly slow down or stop in time and give priority to crossing traffic.
That the driver must always stop, even if the road is clear.
That the driver has priority over all traffic on the crossing road.

Explanation

According to the Traffic Ordinance, duty to yield means that you should slow down or stop in good time and may proceed only when it can be done without danger or obstacle.

Source: Transportstyrelsen

Last reviewed: May 2026

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