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    Do you need to wear a seat belt in Finland?

    Seat belt rules for drivers and passengers.

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    Short answer

    Yes. Autoliitto says seat belts are compulsory in all seats of a car, in the front and in the back. Moottori's table of traffic fines gives a penalty fee of 70 euros for not wearing a seat belt. The driver is responsible for making sure that passengers under 15 are belted in or in a child restraint.

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    Why

    1. Autoliitto says seat belts must be used in all seats.
    2. Moottori lists a 70 euro penalty fee for not wearing a seat belt.
    3. Children under 135 cm need a child restraint instead.

    Details

    Some vehicles, such as certain buses and taxis, have special rules. In coaches with seat belts, passengers must use them.

    Tip

    Check that everyone is belted before you set off, especially passengers in the back.

    What may differ

    Penalty fee amounts can change. The figure above was checked in November 2026.

    Common misconception

    Seat belts are optional in the back seat in Finland.

    What actually happens

    Seat belts are compulsory in all seats.

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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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    • 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.

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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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