Driving, car rental and winter roads
Licences, car rental, Finnish road rules, winter driving and tyre rules, wildlife on the roads, where to fuel or charge, and what residents need to know about inspection and vehicle tax.
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How long does it take to exchange a foreign driving licence in Finland?
About three to four months.
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How long can you drive with a foreign licence after moving to Finland?
It depends on where your licence comes from.
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What happens if you speed by more than 20 km/h in Finland?
Above 20 km/h over the limit, the fixed traffic penalty fee no longer applies.
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How do drink-drive limits in Finland compare with Sweden, Norway and Estonia?
Finland's drink-drive limit is 0.5 per mille.
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What is aggravated drink driving in Finland?
Finland has two limits.
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Who has priority at junctions in Finland?
Autoliitto explains that at junctions without signs, traffic coming from the right has priority.
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Do you need a warning triangle in your car in Finland?
Yes.
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Can you use a phone while driving in Finland?
Only with a hands-free device.
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Do you need to wear a seat belt in Finland?
Yes.
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What are the child car seat rules in Finland?
Autoliitto explains that children shorter than 135 cm must travel in a child restraint suited to their size, such as a baby seat, a child seat or a booster.
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Do you need headlights on during the day in Finland?
Yes.
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What are the winter speed limits in Finland?
Each autumn the road authorities lower speed limits on many main roads.
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What is the minimum tread depth for summer tyres in Finland?
The law requires at least 1.6 mm of tread on summer tyres.
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What is the snow grip marking on winter tyres in Finland?
It is the three-peak mountain with a snowflake symbol, often called 3PMSF, on the side of the tyre.
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What is the minimum tread depth for winter tyres in Finland?
The law requires the main grooves of a passenger car winter tyre to be at least 3 mm deep during the winter tyre period.
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When can you use studded tyres in Finland?
Studded tyres may be used from 1 November to 31 March.