| Speed Limit on Motorways | - 100kmh (74 mph) in the winter
- 120kmh in the summer
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| Speed Limit on Open Roads | - 80 – 100kmh (50 – 62 mph)
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| Speed Limit in Towns | |
| Alcohol Limit | - 50mg of alcohol in the bloodstream
- Police strictly enforce all traffic laws and institute random roadside breathalyser tests
- Drivers who register above the legal alcohol content are subject to immediate arrest
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| Road Tolls | - There are no toll roads in Finland
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| Use of Mobile Phone whilst Driving | - It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving
- Mobile phones can only be used hands-free
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| On the Spot Fines | - Fines can be very high and are based on an individual’s income level
- The minimum fine is €35 but there is no maximum limit
- Police are not empowered to collect fines on the spot
- Fines can be paid at a bank or post office
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| Seat Belts | - The use of seat belts is compulsory for all passengers
- Children too small to be secure in seatbelts must use child car seat
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| Traffic Light Regulations | - No right/left turn on red
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| Rush Hour in Built up Areas | - The most common rush hour time is around 0800 hrs and 1600 -1700hrs
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| Fuel | - Some stations are open 24hrs and almost all have automatic pumps that accept cash and major credit cards
- Leaded petrol is not available however, an unleaded substitute with a special additive is
- Unleaded regular petrol has an octane rating of 95, the octane rating of super is 98
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| Parking Advice | - Parking lights must be on if the vehicle is parked in a dimly lit public spot
- Wheel clamps are not used, but illegally parked vehicles may be towed away
- Vehicles should park in the direction of the traffic and at least 5 metres from any pedestrian crossings and intersections
- Most cities have metered parking areas
- When there are no meters, pay-and-display parking vouchers, which can be obtained at fuel stations, must be displayed on the dashboard
- Parking discs are required when the parking area has a parking disc sign
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