Basic rules for your safety

- Seat belt compulsory for everyone
- Headlights compulsory at all times
- Use of lights in a stationary vehicle
- Drunken driving is a criminal offence
- Do not use mobile phones when driving
- Radar detectors are prohibited
- Unnecessary engine idling is prohibited
- Direction indicators must be used
- Consideration in use of the horn

Driving License

Driving licenses of other European Union countries and the Nordic countries are valid in Finland without the need for any further action.

Other foreign driving licenses issued in a signatory country to the Vienna or Geneva Road Traffic Conventions entitle the license holder to drive in Finland for one year following the date of arrival, provided the license holder was residing permanently in that country when he or she received the driving license. These signatory countries comprise most of the European countries, the United States and a number of African countries.

Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a booklet on driving in Finland that provides you with all the basic information you need on Finnish traffic regulations and rules regarding the use of motorized vehicles.

The booklet informs of Finnish driving rules, such as winter driving and the most common speed limits. You might also find it helpful to read about some of the basic regulations that are specific to Finland, such as compulsory use of headlights and hands-free device.

You should note, however, that the contents are not a direct translation of the relevant legal provisions. If you require any further information, please contact the authorities and organisations listed at the end of the booklet.

You can download the booklet from www.mintc.fi

More information:
http://www.tiehallinto.fi
http://www.tulli.fi
http://www.ake.fi