SAFE DRIVING
Safe Driving
Booking car rentals in the Faroe Islands is seamless. We have listed relevant safety information below to further prepare you for your journey.
Roads
All main roads are paved and comfortable to drive on.
Gravel roads are used in some instances for example, some roads that lead to smaller villages. Please navigate these roads with caution, as loose gravel can damage the car.
Some of our roads and tunnels are very narrow. Therefore, please drive at a safe speed when on these roads. In these circumstances there will be lay-bys to keep traffic flowing (widened sections formed to one side as to leave the road free for others to pass). These lay-bys are NOT to be used for parking.
Speed Limits
The general speed limit is 50 km/h in cities and villages. Outside of these areas the maximum speed limit is 80 km/h.
Beware of Sheep
Please be alert, in case you see sheep close to (or on) the road as they tend to walk onto the roads, regardless of traffic which our customers have experienced before. If you hit a sheep, please report it to the Faroese Police. You will not be required to compensate for the Farmer’s lost income. However, if the accident isn’t reported, the farmer will not be eligible for reimbursement from their insurance company. Report the accident, help the farmer.
Weather
The weather conditions in the Faroe Islands can change fast. Strong winds and heavy rain and fog are a possibility all times of the year, so please drive according to the weather conditions. We also recommend packing clothes for a rainy day. See the local weather forecast here.
Additional Information
All vehicles are required by law to use headlights at all times. Day and night. All passengers are required to use safety belts when their vehicle is in motion. Using a phone or other handheld devices while driving, or driving under the influence of alcohol is strongly prohibited. The local police will fines such violations.
Read more vehicle information and general car rental tips here.
In Case of an Accident
If there has been an accident, please contact the Faroese Police by calling +298 351348. In case of an emergency, call 112.
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