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    What are the child car seat rules in Finland?

    Child seats and seat belts for families driving in Finland.

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    Short answer

    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. Children under 3 may not travel in a car without a suitable restraint. Everyone else must wear a seat belt, in both front and rear seats.

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    Why

    1. Autoliitto gives 135 cm as the height under which a child restraint is needed.
    2. Autoliitto says children under 3 may not travel without a suitable restraint.
    3. Seat belts are compulsory in all seats, according to Autoliitto.

    Details

    Never put a rear-facing baby seat in front of an active airbag. Switch the airbag off or use the rear seat.

    Tip

    Book child seats with your rental car in advance. Availability can be limited in high season.

    What may differ

    If you need a child seat in a taxi, ask the taxi company when you order.

    Common misconception

    Children can sit on an adult's lap in the back seat.

    What actually happens

    Children under 135 cm need a child restraint suited to their size.

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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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      The Automobile and Touring Club of Finland says a nationality sign is required on foreign cars in Finland, unless the vehicle is registered in a country that is party to the Geneva or Vienna Road Traffic Convention and carries EU number plates with the country code.

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    • What colour are motorway and main road signs in Finland?

      The Automobile and Touring Club of Finland (Autoliitto) says main roads in Finland have blue direction signs with white text, while motorways have green signs with white text.

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    • Does E10 petrol increase fuel consumption?

      VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland tested six used E10-compatible cars from model years 1999–2010 in laboratory conditions in 2011.

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    • Which petrol should you use in Finland, 95E10 or 98E5?

      Finnish pumps sell two main petrol grades: 95E10, with an octane rating of at least 95 and up to 10% ethanol, and 98E5, with at least 98 octane and up to 5% ethanol.

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