Finland - Revision history

CostasAthan: Updated all reference links, and replaced the word "quadricycles" with "four-wheeled vehicles" where appropriate in the /* Winter conditions */ section.

2025-08-19T21:26:43Z

Updated all reference links, and replaced the word "quadricycles" with "four-wheeled vehicles" where appropriate in the Winter conditions: section.

CostasAthan: Added citation about the validity of foreign driving licenses in /* Documents */ section.

2022-08-24T22:35:22Z

Added citation about the validity of foreign driving licenses in Documents: section.

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	== Documents ==		== Documents ==
	# Driver's license. Driving licenses issued in an EU or EEA Member State or Switzerland are valid in Finland. Driving licenses issued by Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan or countries that have ratified the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva_Convention_on_Road_Traffic Geneva] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Convention_on_Road_Traffic Vienna Road Traffic Convention] are valid in Finland when visiting as a tourist. They are also valid for two years after their holders move permanently to Finland. If the driving licenses are not written in Latin alphabet a sworn translation into Finnish or Swedish is required or alternatively an International Driving Permit.		# Driver's license. Driving licenses issued in an EU or EEA Member State or Switzerland are valid in Finland. Driving licenses issued by Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan or countries that have ratified the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva_Convention_on_Road_Traffic Geneva] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Convention_on_Road_Traffic Vienna Road Traffic Convention] are valid in Finland when visiting as a tourist. They are also valid for two years after their holders move permanently to Finland. If the driving licenses are not written in Latin alphabet a sworn translation into Finnish or Swedish is required or alternatively an International Driving Permit.<ref>The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom, [https://ajokortti-info.fi/en/basic-information-about-driving-licence/validity-foreign-driving-licences-finland "Validity of foreign driving licences in Finland"]'', 26.05.2021</ref>
	# Registration certificate.		# Registration certificate.
	# Certificate of Motor Insurance. Holding an International Motor Insurance Card (Green Card) is also a good idea.		# Certificate of Motor Insurance. Holding an International Motor Insurance Card (Green Card) is also a good idea.

	== Items required in cars or with motorcycles ==		== Items required in cars or with motorcycles ==
	# Warning triangle. It's compulsory for all vehicles except motorcycles. The warning triangle must be placed in a distance from the stopped vehicle that ensures that other road users will get notified in time for the obstacle.<ref>liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö, [https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2018/20180729#Pidp446018576 "729/2018 Tieliikennelaki"], ''3 luku, Liikennesäännöt, 57 §Tienkäyttäjien varoittaminen'', 10 August 2018</ref>		# Warning triangle. It's compulsory for all vehicles except motorcycles. The warning triangle must be placed in a distance from the stopped vehicle that ensures that other road users will get notified in time for the obstacle.<ref>liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö, [https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2018/20180729#Pidp446018576 "729/2018 Tieliikennelaki"], ''3 luku, Liikennesäännöt, 57 §Tienkäyttäjien varoittaminen'', 10 August 2018</ref>

Felibb: /* Filling stations */ added info about self-service stations and payment methods.

2022-08-22T07:54:15Z

Filling stations: added info about self-service stations and payment methods.

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CostasAthan: /* Added the article to EU countries, EEA countries and "Countries with right hand traffic" categories. */

2020-06-16T18:23:10Z

Added the article to EU countries, EEA countries and "Countries with right hand traffic" categories.

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			[[Category:Countries with right hand traffic]]
			[[Category:European Union countries]]
			[[Category:European Economic Area countries]]

CostasAthan: /* Road user charges: Removed wrong subheading. */

2020-05-04T16:00:17Z

Road user charges: Removed wrong subheading.

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	== Road user charges ==		== Road user charges ==

	~~=== Electronic vignette ===~~

	There are no charges for using the roads in Finland.		There are no charges for using the roads in Finland.

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2020-05-04T15:57:31Z

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CostasAthan: /* Added Speed Limits section. */

2020-05-02T18:16:28Z

Added Speed Limits section.

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	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland Finland] is a right-hand traffic country.		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland Finland] is a right-hand traffic country.

			== Speed Limits ==

			The general speed limits in Finland are presented in the table:<ref>liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö, [https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2018/20180729#Pidp446214240 "729/2018 Tieliikennelaki"], ''3 luku, Liikennesäännöt, 9 § Yleiset nopeusrajoitukset'', 10 August 2018</ref>

			{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
			\|+ General Speed limits in km/h (mph)
			! Type of vehicle / Conditions !! Built-up areas !! Other roads \|\| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Motorways_Finland.svg Motorways]<ref group="note">Finnish motorways are marked with blue on the map.</ref>
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			\| Motor vehicles \|\| 50 (31) \|\| 80 (49)<ref group="note">That's the only general speed limit mentioned in the Finnish Road Traffic Act for all roads outside built-up areas. '''On major highways the limit can be 100 km/h (62 mph), set by speed limit traffic signs.'''</ref> \|\| 120 (74)<ref group="note">On motorways the speed limit can be 120 km/h, set by speed limit traffic signs, which upgrade the 80 km/h general speed limit of Finland set for all roads outside built-up areas.</ref>
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			\| Winter<ref group="note">Around mid-October till March or April winter speed limits are in effect in Finland. The table presents the general speed limit reductions. For an exact presentation of the speed limits of each year visit https://vayla.fi/tieverkko/talvihoito/talvinopeudet and at the top left corner of the map click the arrow to open the legend. Uncheck all the checkboxes except the one called "talvinopeusrajoitukset", which is the one that displays the reduction of speed limits for winter on the map. Click the arrow next to "talvinopeusrajoitukset" to expand the legend that explains the color cod of the winter speed limits as well what the limits used to be at these sections before the winter limits had taken effect.</ref> \|\| 50 (31) \|\| 80 (49) for sections that had a 100 (62) summer speed limit<br>70 (43) or 60 (37) for sections that had a 80 (49) summer speed limit \|\| 100 (62)
			\|}

			'''Notes:'''
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			== References ==

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CostasAthan: /* Created article about Finland. */

2020-05-02T15:57:41Z

Created article about Finland.

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{{Meta country description}}== Handedness of road traffic ==

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland Finland] is a right-hand traffic country.

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	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland Finland] is a right-hand traffic country.		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland Finland] is a right-hand traffic country.
	== Speed Limits ==		== Speed Limits ==
	The general speed limits in Finland are presented in the table:<ref>liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö, [https://www.finlex.fi/fi/~~laki/alkup~~/2018/~~20180729~~#~~Pidp446214240~~ "729/2018 Tieliikennelaki"], ''3 luku, Liikennesäännöt, 9 § Yleiset nopeusrajoitukset'', 10 August 2018</ref>		The general speed limits in Finland are presented in the table:<ref>liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö, [https://www.finlex.fi/fi/lainsaadanto/2018/729#chp_3__sec_9__heading "729/2018 Tieliikennelaki"], ''3 luku, Liikennesäännöt, Yleiset säännöt, 9 § Yleiset nopeusrajoitukset'', 10 August 2018</ref>
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	== Items required in cars or with motorcycles ==		== Items required in cars or with motorcycles ==
	# Warning triangle. It's compulsory for all vehicles except motorcycles. The warning triangle must be placed in a distance from the stopped vehicle that ensures that other road users will get notified in time for the obstacle.<ref>liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö, [https://www.finlex.fi/fi/~~laki/alkup~~/2018/~~20180729~~#~~Pidp446018576~~ "729/2018 Tieliikennelaki"], ''3 luku, Liikennesäännöt, 57 §Tienkäyttäjien varoittaminen'', 10 August 2018</ref>		# Warning triangle. It's compulsory for all vehicles except motorcycles. The warning triangle must be placed in a distance from the stopped vehicle that ensures that other road users will get notified in time for the obstacle.<ref>liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö, [https://www.finlex.fi/fi/lainsaadanto/2018/729#chp_3__sec_57__heading "729/2018 Tieliikennelaki"], ''3 luku, Liikennesäännöt, Ajoneuvolla ajaminen, 57 §Tienkäyttäjien varoittaminen'', 10 August 2018</ref>
	# High visibility reflective vest. Technically there is no requirement to carry one with you in your vehicle, but [https://www.liikenneturva.fi/en/road-safety/reflector pedestrians walking in the dark should use a reflector] covering specific standards. The vest should have a CE marking, it should meet the EN 13356 EU standard, it should mention the name of the institution that performed the classification tests and come with instructions of use by the manufacturer. So in case you have to step out o the car it is a good idea to carry a reflective vest with you.<ref>liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö, [https://www.finlex.fi/fi/~~laki/alkup~~/2018/~~20180729~~#~~Pidp447158048~~ "729/2018 Tieliikennelaki"], ''3 luku, Liikennesäännöt, Jalan kulkeminen 13 § Jalankulkijan paikka tiellä ja heijastimen käyttäminen'', 10 August 2018</ref>		# High visibility reflective vest. Technically there is no requirement to carry one with you in your vehicle, but [https://www.liikenneturva.fi/en/road-safety/reflector pedestrians walking in the dark should use a reflector] covering specific standards. The vest should have a CE marking, it should meet the EN 13356 EU standard, it should mention the name of the institution that performed the classification tests and come with instructions of use by the manufacturer. So in case you have to step out o the car it is a good idea to carry a reflective vest with you.<ref name="reflective devices">liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö, [https://www.finlex.fi/fi/lainsaadanto/2018/729#chp_3__sec_13__heading "729/2018 Tieliikennelaki"], ''3 luku, Liikennesäännöt, Jalan kulkeminen, 13 § Jalankulkijan paikka tiellä ja heijastimen käyttäminen'', 10 August 2018</ref>
	== Winter conditions ==		== Winter conditions ==
	If the weather conditions require so, from November to March, winter tires with a tread depth of at least 3,0 mm shall be used by the following vehicles:		If the weather conditions require so, from November to March, winter tires with a tread depth of at least 3,0 mm shall be used by the following vehicles:
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	# vans		# vans
	# special vehicles ≤ 3,5 t GVWR		# special vehicles ≤ 3,5 t GVWR
	# motorcycles, mopeds, tricycles, ~~quadricycles~~, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadricycle_(EU_vehicle_classification)#Heavy_quadricycles_(L7e) heavy quadricycles] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadricycle_(EU_vehicle_classification)#Light_quadricycles_(L6e) light quadricycles]		# motorcycles, mopeds, tricycles, four-wheeled vehicles, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadricycle_(EU_vehicle_classification)#Heavy_quadricycles_(L7e) heavy quadricycles] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadricycle_(EU_vehicle_classification)#Light_quadricycles_(L6e) light quadricycles]
	# trailers towed by vehicles belonging in the categories mentioned above with a mass > 0,75 t and ≤ 3,5 t GVWR.<ref~~>liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö, [https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2018/20180729#Pidp447158048~~ "~~729/2018 Tieliikennelaki~~"~~], ''3 luku, Liikennesäännöt, Jalan kulkeminen 13 § Jalankulkijan paikka tiellä ja heijastimen käyttäminen'', 10 August 2018~~</ref>		# trailers towed by vehicles belonging in the categories mentioned above with a mass > 0,75 t and ≤ 3,5 t GVWR.<ref name="reflective devices"></ref>
	Snow chains can be used if the conditions make their use necessary and there is no danger for them damaging the road surface.<ref name="anti-slip devices">liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö, [https://www.finlex.fi/fi/~~laki/alkup~~/2018/~~20180729~~#~~Pidp446241152~~ "729/2018 Tieliikennelaki"], ''5 luku Ajoneuvon käyttäminen, 106 § Ajoneuvon renkaiden liukuesteet'', ~~10 August 2018~~</ref>		Snow chains can be used if the conditions make their use necessary and there is no danger for them damaging the road surface.<ref name="anti-slip devices">liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö, [https://www.finlex.fi/fi/lainsaadanto/2018/729#chp_5__sec_106v20200360__heading "729/2018 Tieliikennelaki"], ''5 luku Ajoneuvon käyttäminen, Renkaat ja liukuesteet, 106 § Ajoneuvon renkaiden liukuesteet'', 8 May 2020</ref>
	=== Studded tires ===		=== Studded tires ===
	Studded tires may be used by cars, motorcycles, mopeds, tricycles, ~~quadricycles~~, heavy quadricycles and light quadricycles capable of reaching speeds greater than 60 km/h, and by trailers coupled to the aforementioned vehicles from the beginning of November to the end of March.		Studded tires may be used by cars, motorcycles, mopeds, tricycles, four-wheeled vehicles, heavy quadricycles and light quadricycles capable of reaching speeds greater than 60 km/h, and by trailers coupled to the aforementioned vehicles from the beginning of November to the end of March.
	If a vehicle is fitted with studded tires and tows a trailer with a weight > 0,75 t and ≤ 3,5 t GVWR the trailer must be fitted with studded tires too.		If a vehicle is fitted with studded tires and tows a trailer with a weight > 0,75 t and ≤ 3,5 t GVWR the trailer must be fitted with studded tires too.