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Traficom B Driving: Traffic Rules, Speed Limits, and Priority

Essential road traffic laws, speed limits, right-of-way rules, and intersection priorities under the Finnish Road Traffic Act (Tieliikennelaki 729/2018).

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General speed limit in built-up areas (taajama) in Finland

50 km/h, unless another limit is indicated by a traffic sign (e.g., 30 km/h or 40 km/h in residential or city centre zones).

General speed limit outside built-up areas (taajaman ulkopuolella) in Finland

80 km/h, unless a higher limit (such as 100 km/h in summer) is explicitly signed.

Motorway (moottoritie) speed limits in Finland

120 km/h during summer road conditions, reduced to 100 km/h during the winter driving period.

Motor vehicle road (moottoriliikennetie) speed limits in Finland

100 km/h during summer road conditions, reduced to 80 km/h during the winter driving period.

Speed limit in a residential/yard street (pihakatu)

20 km/h maximum. Drivers must yield to all pedestrians and must not exceed walking pace if pedestrians are present.

Speed limit in a pedestrian street (kävelykatu)

20 km/h maximum. Motor vehicle access is permitted only for specified servicing or delivery, strictly driving at walking pace.

Maximum permissible speed when towing another motor vehicle in Finland

60 km/h on all categories of public roads, using either a flexible tow rope or a rigid tow bar.

Maximum permissible speed for passenger cars towing an unbraked light trailer (O1 category)

100 km/h under the 2020 Road Traffic Act (Tieliikennelaki), provided the trailer is roadworthy and conditions permit.

Basic statutory priority rule at uncontrolled intersections in Finland

Priority to the right (oikealta tulevan etuajo-oikeus). Drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from their right.

Priority rule when entering a public road from a courtyard, property, or parking area

The entering driver must yield to all traffic already traveling on the public roadway.

Priority rule when turning at an intersection

A turning driver must yield to pedestrians, cyclists, and moped riders crossing the road they are turning into.

Priority rule for public transit buses leaving a bus stop in Finland

On roads where the speed limit is 60 km/h or lower, drivers must yield to a public bus signaling to depart from a bus stop.

Priority rule at roundabouts (liikenneympyrä) in Finland

Entering drivers must yield to vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout (indicated by the yield triangle sign B5).

Signalling requirement when navigating roundabouts in Finland

Drivers must indicate with their right turn signal when exiting the roundabout. Signaling upon entry is not mandatory.

Zipper merge principle (vetoketjuperiaate) under the 2020 Road Traffic Act

When two traffic lanes merge into one, drivers in both lanes must merge alternately in turn at the merge point.

Statutory blood alcohol concentration limit for driving (rattijuopumus) in Finland

0.50 promille (0.50 mg/g) in blood, or 0.22 milligrams per litre of exhaled air.

Statutory threshold for aggravated drink-driving (törkeä rattijuopumus) in Finland

1.20 promille (1.20 mg/g) in blood, or 0.53 milligrams per litre of exhaled air.

Rule regarding mobile phone use while operating a motor vehicle in Finland

Holding or manually operating a phone while driving is strictly prohibited; only hands-free equipment is permitted.

Seatbelt requirement for driver and passengers in Finland

Seatbelts are compulsory in all seating positions equipped with belts for both drivers and all passengers.

Child safety restraint requirement in Finland

Children under 135 cm in height must use an approved child safety restraint suitable for their weight when travelling in a passenger car.

Rule for overtaking on the right-hand side in Finland

Permitted only if the vehicle ahead is signaling and visibly positioning to turn left, or in dense queueing traffic in marked lanes.

Overtaking prohibition before pedestrian crossings in Finland

Overtaking or passing a vehicle stopped immediately before an unsignalled pedestrian crossing without stopping first is strictly illegal.

Stopping distance behind a vehicle at a pedestrian crossing

If a vehicle has stopped in front of a pedestrian crossing in an adjacent lane, approaching drivers must stop completely before proceeding.

Parking distance from an intersection in Finland

Vehicles must not be parked or stopped within 5 metres of an intersecting roadway border or junction.

Parking distance before a pedestrian crossing or bicycle crossing

Stopping or parking within 5 metres before a pedestrian crossing or cycle crossing is strictly prohibited.

Parking on the left side of a two-way street in built-up areas

Permitted under the 2020 Road Traffic Act in built-up areas on two-way streets if it does not obstruct or endanger traffic.

Following distance on open rural highways (aikaväli)

Recommended minimum following distance of at least 3 to 4 seconds behind the preceding vehicle in normal driving conditions.

Following distance in winter or slippery road conditions

Recommended minimum following distance of at least 5 to 6 seconds to account for drastically increased braking distances.

Permissible length of a flexible towing rope in Finland

Between 3 and 6 metres. It must be clearly marked (e.g., with a red flag or cloth) if not readily visible.

Permissible maximum length of a rigid towing bar in Finland

Not exceeding 4 metres in length between the towing and towed vehicles.

Signalling during towing in Finland

Both the towing and towed vehicles must use appropriate lighting; hazard warning flashers should be used if the towed vehicle presents a hazard.

Towing a vehicle with defective steering in Finland

Permitted only using a specialized towing dolly (hinausvaunu) or supported lifting platform, not with a flexible rope.

Towing a vehicle with defective brakes using a flexible rope

Strictly prohibited; a vehicle with inoperative service brakes may only be towed using a rigid bar if unladen weight permits.

Reversing safety rule under the Finnish Road Traffic Act

The driver must yield to all other road users, ensure no pedestrians are behind, and use an assistant if visibility is obstructed.

U-turn rule on motorways and motor vehicle roads

U-turns, reversing, and driving against traffic on motorways and motor vehicle roads are strictly prohibited.

Stopping on the hard shoulder of a motorway in Finland

Permitted only in an emergency, vehicle breakdown, or acute illness. Non-emergency stopping or parking is illegal.

Rule for driving on bus lanes (linja-autokaista)

Permitted for regular passenger cars only when preparing to make an immediate turn at the next intersection.

Signalling before changing lanes in Finland

Drivers must signal in good time before initiating any lane change and ensure the target lane is clear without forcing others to brake.

Mandatory daytime running lights requirement in Finland

Motor vehicles must have dipped headlights (lähivalot) or approved daytime running lights (huomiovalot) illuminated at all times.

Prohibition of high-beam headlights (kaukovalot)

Prohibited on well-lit streets, when approaching oncoming vehicles closely, or when driving closely behind another vehicle.

Use of fog lights (sumuvalot) in Finland

Permitted only during dense fog, heavy rainfall, or snowfall. Using front fog lights in clear weather is illegal.

Obligation to give way to emergency vehicles with flashing blue lights and sirens

Drivers must immediately provide free passage by slowing down, pulling over to the side of the road, or stopping if necessary.

Priority at unmarked T-intersections under the 2020 law

Priority to the right applies at uncontrolled T-intersections unless signs or entering from property indicate otherwise.

Driving through a railway level crossing in Finland

Drivers must approach at moderate speed, look both ways, and stop completely if red warning lights flash or acoustic bells sound.

Overtaking on a railway level crossing

Overtaking other motor vehicles on or immediately before a railway level crossing is strictly prohibited.

Priority rule regarding pedestrians at zebra crossings (suojatie)

Drivers must give uninterrupted passage to pedestrians who are on the crossing or visibly preparing to step onto it.

Driver's duty when encountering school patrols or children near schools

Drivers must exercise heightened caution, reduce speed significantly, and be prepared to stop instantly.

Rule on sounding the vehicle horn (äänimerkki) in Finland

Permitted only to avoid imminent danger. Unnecessary honking in built-up areas is prohibited.

Maximum permissible width for a passenger car on Finnish roads

2.55 metres (or 2.60 metres for temperature-controlled vehicles), excluding side mirrors.

Maximum permissible total height for motor vehicles and loads in Finland

4.40 metres on all public highways unless lower bridge clearances are signed.

Legal consequence of refusing a breathalyser or drug screening test in Finland

Police have statutory power to transport the driver for mandatory clinical blood sampling and physician examination.

Driver's duty when involved in a road traffic collision in Finland

Stop immediately, assist injured persons, warn other traffic, and exchange contact and insurance information.

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