Car Stopped After Driving Wrong Way on E18 Near Lillesand

Police received multiple emergency calls about a dark-colored car traveling the wrong direction on the E18 highway near Gaupemyr in Lillesand. The vehicle was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes. Authorities reported they stopped the car at 9:59 PM. The vehicle was removed from the roadway and traffic resumed normal flow. No injuries or vehicle damage were reported. Police questioned the driver and opened a case about the incident. The duty lawyer decided to confiscate the driver's license. The E18 is a major European route running through southern Norway, connecting cities like Oslo to Kristiansand. Wrong-way driving incidents pose serious risks on high-speed highways, though this situation ended without physical harm. The immediate license suspension suggests authorities are treating the matter seriously given the potential danger to other motorists.