• Introduction
• Reports (3)
• Useful information

  Identity card

  Know before you go

  Driving in Finland

  Practical A to Z

  Sport and leisure activities

• Compulsory documents
• Regulations
• Equipment
• Speed limits (Light vehicles)
• Auto clubs

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Compulsory documents

Pink EU driving licence.

International driving license (recommended only).

Car registration or rental papers.

Country initials sticker.

International Motor Insurance Card.

Passport (recommended only).

Owner's permission required if using a vehicle belonging to a third party.

Motorists are advised to contact the Motoring Association for information on local regulations.

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Regulations

Maximum alcohol level : 0.05 %. This is to be considered dangerous : don't drink and drive.

Minimum age for front seat passengers : 3 years.

Child seat, booster seat or fitted restraint system, compulsory up to 1,35m.

Minimum driving age : 18 years.

Safety belt: compulsory front and back.

Motorcyclists: helmet compulsory for driver and passenger.

Dipped headlights compulsory (night and day) all year round.

Studded tires under certain restrictions from 1 November to the Monday after Easter Monday .

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Equipment

Warning triangle compulsory.

First-aid kit recommended.

Fire extinguisher recommended.

Fluorescent safety jacket recommended.

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Speed limits (Light vehicles)

In built-up areas : 50 kph.

On roads : 80 kph.

On motorways : 120 kph.

These speed limits are lower in wet weather.

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Auto clubs

Autoliitto (AL)

Hämeentie 105 A

00550 - HELSINKI

Finland