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    What licence do you need for an ATV (quad) in Finland?

    Matching the ATV class to your licence.

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    Short answer

    ATVs in Finland can be light quadricycles, heavy quadricycles or tractors. Traficom lists that the AM/121 licence covers L6e-A light on-road ATVs with a top speed of 45 km/h, T3a tractor ATVs up to 40 km/h and T3b tractor ATVs up to 60 km/h. The tractor licence T also covers some tractor ATVs. When an ATV goes faster than 60 km/h, a car licence (B) is needed, Traficom told Moottori.

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    Why

    1. Traficom lists AM/121 for L6e-A, T3a and T3b ATVs.
    2. T3b tractor ATVs are limited to 60 km/h.
    3. Over 60 km/h, a B licence is required.

    Details

    Traficom told Moottori that the former traffic tractor category has been discontinued, so older guidance may use outdated class names.

    Tip

    Ask the tour operator which licence class their ATVs need and bring your licence with you.

    What may differ

    The vehicle's registration papers show its class, which decides the licence needed.

    Common misconception

    Any ATV can be ridden without a licence off-road.

    What actually happens

    The licence needed depends on the vehicle class and speed.

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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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