No, Sweden prohibits squatted trucks under the 1978 Road Traffic Ordinance, classifying them as unauthorized vehicle modifications that compromise safety. The Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen) enforces compliance, with 2026 amendments tightening penalties for non-standard axle configurations. Unregistered vehicles face immediate confiscation under Chapter 4, Section 12 of the Traffic Offenses Act.
Key Regulations for Squatted Trucks in Sweden
- Axle Load Limits: Exceeding 10 tonnes per axle violates Chapter 3, Section 5 of the Road Traffic Ordinance, triggering fines up to SEK 50,000.
- Type Approval Mandates: Vehicles must hold Swedish type approval (TSFS 2010:118); squatted trucks lack this certification, rendering them illegal for road use.
- Insurance Voidance: Under the 2023 Insurance Contracts Act, insurers deny coverage for squatted trucks involved in accidents, exposing operators to full liability.
Local enforcement prioritizes Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö due to high commercial traffic. The Transport Agency’s 2026 digital compliance checks will flag unregistered axle modifications in real-time, increasing audit risks for logistics firms. Operators must submit structural integrity reports to Transportstyrelsen for retroactive approval, a process rarely granted for squatted configurations.