More Police on Norwegian Roads? Drivers Themselves Are Asking for It
The year 2025 could turn out to be the deadliest for road safety in Norway in over a decade. As many as 99 people have died in road accidents. The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) is sounding the alarm and demanding an increase in police patrols. The visible presence of officers is crucial for improving safety.
NAF emphasizes the effectiveness of visible patrols in improving safety.
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According to police data, drivers can travel as much as 75,000 kilometers at excessive speeds before being stopped. NAF believes this proves there are too few road checks. “We know that visible patrols have a significant impact on road safety. Unfortunately, police are rarely seen on the roads,” said Jan Harry Svendsen, a representative of NAF.
The organization points out that increasing police presence is an effective way to reduce speeding. It also helps decrease instances of driving under the influence and other dangerous driver behaviors.
The organization points out that increasing police presence is an effective way to reduce speeding. It also helps decrease instances of driving under the influence and other dangerous driver behaviors.
A Tragic 2025 on Norwegian Roads
NAF points out that this year has already brought the highest number of road fatalities since 2016. The organization believes that an immediate increase in road checks is necessary.
Svendsen emphasizes that only a greater number of officers on the roads can reduce the risk of dangerous incidents. He gives special recognition to the Norwegian Traffic Police (UP), which—according to NAF—plays a key role in the daily fight for road safety.
Svendsen emphasizes that only a greater number of officers on the roads can reduce the risk of dangerous incidents. He gives special recognition to the Norwegian Traffic Police (UP), which—according to NAF—plays a key role in the daily fight for road safety.
Drivers can travel as much as 75,000 kilometers at excessive speeds before being stopped.Photo: Bård Asle Nordbø, Statens vegvesen
Proven Effectiveness of Police Checks
The effectiveness of police actions is confirmed by analyses from the Institute of Transport Economics (TØI). Studies published in the Trafikksikkerhetshåndboken indicate that random checks are particularly effective in reducing risky driver behavior.
NAF calls for the police to be given more resources for more frequent patrols and speed checks. As Svendsen adds, despite driving thousands of kilometers in recent years, he has only encountered one speed camera check.
NAF calls for the police to be given more resources for more frequent patrols and speed checks. As Svendsen adds, despite driving thousands of kilometers in recent years, he has only encountered one speed camera check.
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