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    What are the speed limits in Finland?

    Default limits and how signs change them.

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    Short answer

    Liikenneturva lists a default speed limit of 50 km/h in built-up areas and 80 km/h outside them, unless signs show otherwise. Many main roads have higher limits, and motorways often have 120 km/h in summer. In winter many limits are lowered: motorways usually to 100 km/h and 100 km/h roads mostly to 80 km/h.

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    Why

    1. Liikenneturva gives 50 km/h in built-up areas as the default.
    2. Outside built-up areas the default is 80 km/h, according to Liikenneturva.
    3. Liikenneturva's winter guide explains the lower winter limits.

    Details

    The start of a built-up area is shown by a sign with a town silhouette. Lower limits, such as 30 or 40 km/h, are common in residential streets.

    Tip

    Watch for automatic speed cameras. Roads with cameras are marked with a camera sign.

    What may differ

    Variable speed limits on motorways change with the weather. The sign always takes priority.

    Common misconception

    There is no default speed limit on Finnish country roads.

    What actually happens

    The default outside built-up areas is 80 km/h.

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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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