Emergency warning triangles are obligatory. Studded tyres are only permitted from November 1 to the first Monday after the Easter holiday. The car's log book and written permission must be carried if driving someone else's car. A Green Card is not required by Swedish authorities, but it tops up the cover provided by a domestic policy. It is advisable to check the validity of insurance policies prior to departure.
Public transport is efficient, comprehensive and well-integrated.
There are trams in Gothenburg and Norrk ping. Several of the main cities, particularly Stockholm, have boat excursions and services. The G ta Canal Steamship Company is a 130-year old company using turn of the century steamers on their original route across Sweden on the G ta Canal, between Gothenburg and Stockholm. Cruises are seasonal from mid May to mid September.