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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.
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RESTRICTED
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)RESTRICTED
Headlights must always be on in Finland, even in daylight — a legal requirement for all vehicles.
Fine for non-compliance.
§ Australian DFAT Smartraveller — FinlandRESTRICTED
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 — FinlandRecommended for travelers · partner
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