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    How are day-fines calculated in Finland?

    Why serious speeding fines depend on income.

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    Short answer

    Finland has used day-fines since 1921. A government proposal of 2016 describes the current formula: from net monthly income a basic consumption deduction of 255 euros is subtracted, and the result is divided by 60. For each dependent spouse or minor child, 3 euros is deducted, and a day-fine is never less than 6 euros. The number of day-fines depends on how serious the offence is, from 1 to 120. A government proposal in 2026 would raise the minimum to 10 euros.

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    Why

    1. Government proposal HE 1/2016 describes the 255 euro deduction and division by 60.
    2. The same proposal gives the 6 euro minimum and 3 euros per dependant.
    3. A 2026 government proposal would raise the minimum from 6 to 10 euros.

    Details

    Moottori notes that even with the 6 euro minimum, a speeding fine is at least 200 euros for motor vehicle drivers and 100 euros for moped riders.

    Tip

    Small speeding usually brings a fixed traffic penalty fee instead of day-fines.

    What may differ

    Parliament approved a reform of the fine procedure in 2026, mostly due to take effect in summer 2027.

    Common misconception

    Everyone pays the same fine for the same speeding.

    What actually happens

    Day-fines depend on income, so the sum differs.

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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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