Add organization

    Do speed cameras in Finland flash for small speeding?

    What changed and what the numbers show.

    Answered at: Checked at:

    Short answer

    Yes, more often than before. The National Police Board told STT that the police had lowered the lowest speeding level at which a traffic fine is issued. The exact threshold is confidential. Earlier the police had said the lower limit was 7 km/h over the limit. Verkkouutiset reported, citing Yle, that fines for speeding of at most 10 km/h over rose by more than 82% between spring 2025 and spring 2026, and almost 115,000 camera-based sanctions were issued in that period.

    Transport, roads, car rental

    Why

    1. Yle reports that the police lowered the lowest level for traffic fines.
    2. Verkkouutiset reports an over 82% rise in fines for small speeding.
    3. Possible speedometer error is still taken into account, according to Yle.

    Details

    Speeding of up to 20 km/h is usually handled with a fixed traffic fine. Higher speeding leads to day-fines.

    Tip

    Set cruise control at the limit and watch for limit changes near towns and in winter.

    What may differ

    The threshold can depend on conditions and is not public.

    Common misconception

    Finnish cameras ignore anything under 10 km/h over the limit.

    What actually happens

    The police now fine even small excesses. The exact limit is secret.

    People also ask

    • How many speed cameras are there in Finland?
    • How much are speeding fines in Finland?
    • What are the winter speed limits in Finland?

    Sources

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

    Transport, roads, car rental

    • Do foreign cars need a country sticker in Finland?

      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.

      Checked at:

    • 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.

      Checked at:

    • 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.

      Checked at:

    • 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.

      Checked at:
    Help