Add organization

    What are the winter speed limits in Finland?

    When winter limits apply and how they work.

    Answered at: Checked at:

    Short answer

    Each autumn the road authorities lower speed limits on many main roads. Roads with a summer limit of 100 km/h mostly change to 80 km/h, and motorways usually change from 120 to 100 km/h. The winter limits come in from late October. On motorways with variable signs, Fintraffic may keep 120 km/h until the end of November if conditions allow.

    Transport, roads, car rental

    Why

    1. Verkkouutiset reported that winter limits on main roads are mostly 80 km/h.
    2. Liikenneturva's winter guide says motorways drop to 100 km/h in winter.
    3. Variable limits on motorways can stay at 120 km/h into November, according to the same report.

    Details

    The winter limits are lifted again in spring. The signs on the road always show the limit that applies.

    Tip

    Drive below the limit on icy roads. The limit is a maximum, not a target, and stopping distances grow on ice.

    What may differ

    Exact dates and roads vary by region. Fintraffic and the ELY Centres announce the changes.

    Common misconception

    Speed limits in Finland are the same all year.

    What actually happens

    Many limits are lowered in winter, mostly to 80 or 100 km/h.

    People also ask

    • What are the speed limits in Finland?
    • When are winter tyres required in Finland?
    • How do you check road conditions 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