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    How fast do people drive on Finnish main roads?

    Measured driving speeds on main roads.

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    Short answer

    Verkkouutiset reported that more than half of drivers speed on main roads. The results are based on data from 268 automatic traffic measuring stations, collected in summer 2025 and winter 2025–2026. The average speed of cars and vans on Finnish main roads was 95 km/h in summer and 88 km/h in winter. Statistics Finland's accident figures show that 15 motorcyclists and 73 car occupants died in January to September 2026.

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    Why

    1. Average speed in summer: 95 km/h.
    2. Average speed in winter: 88 km/h.
    3. Based on 268 measuring stations.

    Details

    The reported average was 7 km/h lower in winter than in summer.

    Tip

    Keep a safe distance when others overtake you at speed, and do not follow their example.

    What may differ

    Moottori reported that speeding remains a key risk in fatal accident statistics, according to the police.

    Common misconception

    Finnish drivers always keep to the speed limit.

    What actually happens

    Over half speed on main roads.

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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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