Driving — Finland
What travelers need to know about driving in Finland. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
Driving in Finland: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.
In Finland, cars and vans must use winter tyres (minimum 3.0mm tread) whenever weather or road conditions require during 1 November to 31 March, and the rule applies to foreign-registered vehicles too.
Fine for non-compliance.
§ Traficom (Finland)Verified Jul 24, 2026
Headlights must always be on in Finland, even in daylight — a legal requirement for all vehicles.
Fine for non-compliance.
§ Australian DFAT Smartraveller — FinlandVerified Jul 24, 2026
The blood-alcohol limit for driving in Finland is 0.05%; over the limit you may be arrested.
Arrest for BAC above 0.05%.
§ Australian DFAT Smartraveller — FinlandVerified Jul 24, 2026