Driving Schools in Finland

Drive on the Right — Finland drives on the right side of the road. Overtake only on the left. At roundabouts, traffic already in the roundabout has priority unless otherwise signed. Left-hand drive vehicles are standard.

BAC Limit 0.05% (0.5‰) — The blood alcohol limit is 0.05% (0.5‰). Aggravated DUI at 1.2‰ carries up to 2 years imprisonment and licence revocation. Finland's limit is less strict than Norway and Sweden (both 0.02%), but penalties escalate quickly for higher levels.

Winter Tyres Mandatory (Nov 1 – Mar 31) — Winter tyres are mandatory from November 1 to March 31. Minimum tread depth: 3mm. Since December 2024, tyres must bear the Alpine/3PMSF snowflake symbol — M+S marking alone is no longer sufficient. Studded tyres are allowed November to March.

Headlights Mandatory at All Times — Dipped headlights (lähivalot) must be used at all times while driving, day and night, year-round. This applies to all vehicles. Daytime running lights alone may not be sufficient on older vehicles — check your vehicle's compliance.

Income-Based Day-Fines (Päiväsakko) — Serious traffic offences are punished with income-based day-fines, calculated as half of daily disposable income. This system means fines are proportional to wealth. Minor speeding (1–20 km/h over) uses fixed fines (€100–200), but 21+ km/h over triggers day-fines.

Two-Phase Licence System — New drivers enter a 2-year probation period. During probation, stricter rules apply and two offences can trigger additional training or suspension. Mandatory slippery track training (liukasrataharjoittelu) must be completed. The full licence is issued after the probation period.