The traffic rules regarding positioning state that: "Insofar as circumstances permit, vehicles shall be driven on the right-hand side of the road. On carriageways with two or more lanes in the same direction, the right-hand lane shall be used when traffic rules do not require or permit use of the left-hand lane(s)."

It is permitted in the traffic rules to use the left-hand lane when overtaking or if necessary for an efficient traffic handling.

The traffic rules require you to use the left-hand lane when making a left turn ahead.

In general, only vehicles indicated on the applicable traffic sign are permitted to use the public transport lane. Some public transport signs are however also marked with '2+', indicating that vehicles with 2 people or more may use the lane as well.