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    What happens if you speed by more than 20 km/h in Finland?

    How Finland fines serious speeding.

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    Short answer

    Above 20 km/h over the limit, the fixed traffic penalty fee no longer applies. Instead, the police impose a fine in day fines. The number of day fines depends on how serious the offence is, and the amount of each day fine depends on your net income. Large speeding offences can also lead to a driving ban.

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    Why

    1. Moottori says speeding by more than 20 km/h leads to day fines.
    2. Day fines in Finland are calculated from the offender's net income.
    3. Fixed fees apply only up to 20 km/h over the limit.

    Details

    Foreign drivers are fined under the same rules as Finnish drivers. The amount of a day fine is based on the income you report or the police estimate.

    Tip

    Speed cameras are common on main roads. Keep to the limit even when the road looks empty.

    What may differ

    The size of the fine depends on your income and the details of the case.

    Common misconception

    Tourists are not fined for speeding in Finland.

    What actually happens

    Foreign drivers are fined like everyone else.

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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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      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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      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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