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    Who has priority at junctions in Finland?

    The right-hand rule and its exceptions.

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    Short answer

    Autoliitto explains that at junctions without signs, traffic coming from the right has priority. On main roads marked with priority signs, traffic on the main road goes first. Trams and emergency vehicles with lights and sirens always have priority. Watch for give-way signs and the backs of them on side roads.

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    Why

    1. Autoliitto says traffic from the right has priority at unsigned junctions.
    2. Main roads marked with signs have priority, according to Autoliitto.
    3. Autoliitto says trams and emergency vehicles always have priority.

    Details

    The right-hand rule surprises many drivers in residential areas, where small streets join without signs.

    Tip

    Slow down at unmarked junctions in towns and look right first.

    What may differ

    Exits from car parks and private yards do not have priority. Drivers leaving them must give way.

    Common misconception

    The bigger road always has priority in Finland.

    What actually happens

    Without signs, traffic from the right goes first, whatever the size of the road.

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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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