Denmark
PART 1 - DRIVING WITH A DISABILITY
Regulations for people with disabilities to obtain driving licences
A proof of fulfilment of compliance with minimum standards of physical and mental fitness for driving by drivers of vehicles used for the transport of persons or goods should be provided when the driving license is issued. A medical examination is require. It is up to a medical assessment whether a disabled person fulfils the minimum standards for physical fitness for driving.
Guidance concerning the health standards and requirements in Denmark, which describes the different health conditions: https://stps.dk/da/helbred-og-koerekort/koerekort/vurderingaf-helbredsk…
Vehicle type and adaptation to controls
The type of restriction depends on the specific disability. If a driving license is issued with conditions relating to adaptations of the vehicle, the adapted vehicle will be approved and registered to the holder of the driving licence, and the adapted vehicle maybe used only by that specific person.
Application to foreign driving licence holders
There is no specific regulation concerning foreign drivers with disabilities or other health issues. Basically, foreign visitors without normal residence in Denmark, who hold a valid license, are allowed to drive the type of vehicle that they are licensed to in their home country.
Responsible Agencies
Name of Department/Ministry: Ministry of Transport
Name of section responsible: Road Traffic Division
email address for queries: swl@trm.dk, trm@trm.dk
Phone number for queries: +45 41 71 27 12
website (s): www.trm.dk
PART 2 - PARKING CARDS
Eligibility for disability parking cards
Wheelchair users,
People with walking difficulty,
People with mental health issues, learning disabilities or other hidden disabilities
Reserved parking space availability
On street,
In municipal car parks,
Public streets
Private streets based on the conditions indicated by parking signs
Parking concessions for people with disabilities
Free parking on-street if established so by the municipal,
Free parking in municipal car parks,
Extended time limit for on-street parking
Application to foreign driving licence holders
The same concessions available to individuals with a disability visiting Denmark given that you have an European Disability Card or a valid disability card from your home country supplied with the international wheelchair symbol.
Disability parking spaces
It is a legal requirement that the parking space reserved for a person with a disability should be minimum 3,5 meters wide and the recommended length of the parking space for private cars is 5,0 meters. For Bigger Box vans it is recommended that the parking space is 4,5 meter wide and 8 meter long.
Responsible Agencies
Name of Department/Ministry: Ministry of Transport and Housing
Name of section responsible: The Road and Bridge Office
email address for queries: trm@trm.dk
phone number for queries: + 45 41 71 27 00
website(s): https://handicap.dk/ and https://www.trm.dk/
PART 3 - HIRING A CAR IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY
Responsible Agencies
Name of ministry: Ministry of Transport
Name of section responsible: International Division
email address for queries: trm@trm.dk
phone number for queries: +45 41 71 27 00
website(s): www.trm.dk