Traffic rules

Traffic rules Finland

General:

Finland has a very well-developed land network of nearly 79,000 kilometres. 65 percent of it is paved. There are only 700 kilometres of motorways, mainly in the area from Helsinki to Tampere and Lathi.

Driving licence:

An international driving licence is not required. According to the Brussels ruling, even the old pink one is valid.

Promille limit:

All over Finland, the 0.5 per mille limit applies.

Fines:

In most cases, fines in Finland are based on the delinquent’s annual income. From this, daily rates (TS) are formed, from which the amount is then determined.

Red light: from eight TS
Overtaking despite a ban: from five TS
Parking despite a ban: 10 – 40 euros
Telephoning without a hands-free device: up to 80 euros
Drinking and driving: from 15 TS

Other:

Other than that, similar traffic rules apply as everywhere else in Europe. Within built-up areas 50 km/h, outside built-up areas 80 km/h may be driven and on so-called motorways or state roads 100 km/h. On motorways, the maximum speed limit is 120 km/h. In Finland it is compulsory to carry high-visibility vests, which must be worn in the event of an accident. Winter tyres are compulsory from 1 December to the end of February. Lights are also compulsory during the day in Finland, otherwise you could face a fine of 50 euros.