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    Can repeated traffic offences lead to a driving ban in Finland?

    How Finland handles repeat offences without a points system.

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    Short answer

    Finland has no penalty points system. Instead, the Driving Licence Act says the police must impose a driving ban if the licence holder has committed listed traffic offences while driving a motor vehicle at least four times within two years or three times within one year. Minilex explains that the ban is usually set for one to six months. Newer drivers face a ban one offence earlier.

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    Why

    1. The Driving Licence Act text on Finlex sets the four-in-two and three-in-one rule.
    2. Minilex says the ban for repeat offences lasts at least one and at most six months.
    3. Some offences, such as using a phone while driving, count even when punished with a traffic fine.

    Details

    Serious offences, such as drink driving, can lead to a driving ban on their own.

    Tip

    If you get a driving ban, you may not drive until it ends and your right to drive is restored.

    What may differ

    Which offences count depends on the type of offence. The police decide each case.

    Common misconception

    In Finland you can always avoid a driving ban by paying the fines.

    What actually happens

    Repeated offences can mean a mandatory ban regardless of payment.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules and fees change, so check Traficom, Liikenneturva or the police before you drive.

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