The system of fines for traffic violations in Finland differs significantly from the Russian one, especially when it comes to non-compliance speed mode... Fines in Finland depend on your income and can hit your wallet hard. It is important to pay fines on time in order to avoid problems with obtaining a visa to Finland in the future.

Fines for violation of the speed limit

For violation of speed limits of 3 - 6 km / h, the driver receives a warning. A monetary penalty is already provided for from 7 km / h, its amount depends on how much the motorist has exceeded the established limit.

Rikesakko Is a fixed fine for moderate speeding (up to 20 km / h). Its size ranges from 140 to 200 euros.

In the village

If a speed limit of 60 km / h or less is set on the road, then for exceeding the limit by no more than 15 km / h, the driver receives a fine of 170 euros.

For example: You are driving on the road and you see the sign "50 km / h", but the speedometer needle shows "62 km / h". You have exceeded by 12 km / h, which means that a fine of 170 euros awaits you.

The amount of the fixed penalty rises to 200 euros if it is exceeded by 16 - 20 km / h.

For example: You are driving along the same road already at a speed of 69 km / h (exceeding the established limit by 19 km / h). The patrolman who recorded the violation will write you a fine of 200 euros.

Outside settlements

If a speed limit higher than 60 km / h is set on the road, then the penalty for slightly exceeding (up to 15 km / h) will be 140 euros.

For example: You fly along the section of the E-18 highway in Helsinki at a speed of 95 km / h, without noticing that with the onset of winter the limit was lowered from 100 km / h to 80 km / h. For carelessness, you will have to pay 140 euros.

If the driver on the road with a limit of 80 km / h accelerates more than 16 - 20 km / h above the established bar, the fine rises to 200 euros.

For speeding by 25 km / h or more, a so-called daily fine is imposed.

Päiväsakko Is a day (day) fine. Their number is determined by the severity of the crime, and the size - by the level of the offender's income. The minimum daily fine is 6 euros. At the same time, päiväsakko can never be less than rikesakko. For speeding, you can get up to 32 daily fines.

There is a special counter (sakkolaskuri) on the police website. When issuing a fine, the traffic police take into account several factors: the violator's net income after all taxes, the number of dependents, etc. For speeding, they can also take away the driver's license and even arrest. For example, in Finland, a driver can lose his license if he has exceeded the speed limit three times during the year.

Having written out the receipt, the policeman can hand it over personally or put it under the janitor.

The following restrictions apply on the territory of mainland Finland (they differ on the Åland Islands):

• 20 km / h - in residential and pedestrian areas, at border stations;
• 30 km / h - in residential areas, city center, near schools; this is the maximum speed if there is a speed bump on the road;
• 40 km / h is the maximum speed at pedestrian crossings;
• 50 km / h - the usual limit in settlements; used at unprotected railway crossings, at intersections without a traffic light outside the city;
• 60 km / h - the maximum speed limit in urban areas, roundabouts, intersections with traffic lights, at protected railway crossings, docks and drawbridges;
• 70 km / h - the highest possible speed at an intersection;
• 80 km / h - general limit outside urban areas; maximum speed on dirt roads;
• 100 km / h - maximum speed on highways in winter;
• 120 km / h is the maximum speed on motorways in summer.

In Finland, surveillance cameras are installed everywhere on the roads, which take pictures of vehicles that violate the speed limit. When leaving Finland, you can receive a letter of happiness at the border.

Fines for other traffic violations

For an unfastened seat belt, which must be used by both drivers and passengers, you will have to pay 70 euros. As noted on the website of the Finnish security education organization road traffic"Liikenneturva", the use of a seat belt is mandatory in passenger cars, small trucks, trucks and cars and buses. Moreover, all passengers and the driver must be fastened. Exemption can be obtained in connection with illness or injury, while pregnant women - only upon presentation of a medical certificate. A normal pregnancy is not a reason for release. Children under the age of 15 are the responsibility of the driver or accompanying adults. Persons over 15 years of age are solely responsible.

When traveling by car with a child, you must also remember the following rules:
For children under 135 cm in height, a car seat is required. In practice, this means that they are intended for those under the age of 10.
Smoking in the car is completely prohibited if a child under 15 is in the cabin.

Penalty for driving in winter on summer tires very high. According to the Finnish system for calculating fines, the minimum amount of one daily fine for this violation is 6 euros, the number of fines served is no more than 10. With an average income of 1800 euros per month, the offender will be fined 260 euros (the rate of the daily fine rises to 26 euros) , with an income of 2000 euros - 290 euros (respectively, the rate is 29 euros).

Payment of fines

Each fine has its own term, during which the car owner must pay it.

A police fine can be paid in any Finnish city at a bank (not necessarily in person, you can ask a Finnish friend) or transfer the amount indicated in the receipt through any bank in Russia to a bank account in Finland. You can also pay the fine on the EuroFine website.

Bank details for international transfers:
Account number: 166030-108681
Bank: NORDEA BANK FINLAND PLC
Bank address: Aleksanterinkatu 36
FI-00020 NORDEA
FINLAND
Beneficiary: Oikeusrekisterikeskus
Beneficiary's address: 13100 Hämeenlinna
Finland
Codes for transfer: IBAN: FI2216603000108681
SWIFT: NDEAFIHH

In the line "purpose (purpose) of the transfer", you should write out the receipt number (it is indicated on the fine form in the upper right corner and is duplicated in the receipt itself). In case of loss of the receipt, you can restore the information (amount + receipt number) from Russia by phone: +358 10 366 5693, fax: +358 10 366 5783

If the fine is not paid, Finland may refuse a visa. In case of a serious violation of traffic rules, visa quarantine can be imposed even if the fine is paid on time.

Traffic rules in Finland in Russian can be found on the website of the Transport Agency "Liikenneturva".

Be careful on the roads!

Finnish traffic rules are not too different from those in the Russian Federation. However, significant fines are issued for violations here. Therefore, if you decide to go on a trip with your own car, it is better to familiarize yourself with traffic rules in Finland in advance in order to avoid unnecessary problems. Both the driver and the vehicle must be ready for the trip.

Requirements for the car and driver

If we talk about the driver vehicle, then he, first of all, must have a valid driver's license. In addition, it is imperative that there must be documents for the car and, possibly, additional papers - for example, a power of attorney to drive a car, if the driver is not its owner. If there are children or animals in the car, they must also have the appropriate papers.

Take care of the necessary equipment: there must be an emergency stop sign and a reflective vest. Children must be seated in age-appropriate seats, and all passengers and the driver must be wearing seat belts.

Inspecting a foreigner's car before entering the country, the Finns will not pay attention to rust, scratches and even dents on the car, will not be interested in the year of its release and in which country it was produced. However, if scratches or cracks are found on windshield, such a car will not be allowed to be used on Finnish roads until the defect is eliminated.

But the most important thing is that your vehicle should not pose a threat to people and the environment. For this reason, it is necessary to check in advance that no fuel leaks in it, that the headlights, brakes, and steering are in good working order.

Package of documents

When setting off on the road, the driver must take the following documents with him:

1. Foreign passport with a valid visa. The document must be valid for at least another 90 days after the end of the trip in Finland.
2. Driver's license. It should be noted that the Finnish border guards are quite satisfied with the Russian rights. However, a temporary permit to drive a car, which is issued in lieu of the confiscated rights, is not valid in Finland.
3. Certificate of registration of a technical device. The certificate of passing the technical inspection is not needed.
4. "Green Card" is a driver's civil liability policy in case of road transport travel in the Schengen area. Without this document, you will not be able to enter the Schengen area. It is better to purchase a policy in advance, but this can be done on the way to the border in one of the offices of insurance companies, of which there are plenty there. The most disadvantageous option is to purchase a Green Card from a border guard: if you don’t have a policy, in this case it will cost you about 100 euros.
5. Power of attorney for a car (for those who travel in someone else's vehicle).

If you are traveling to Finland with children, young travelers must also have passports and valid visas. If you are not a parent of a child, you need to have a notarized power of attorney from his parents, allowing you to take the minor out of the Russian Federation.

To bring a pet into Finland, you need to have a veterinary passport with vaccinations and a certificate of breeding value for it.

Vehicle equipment

As noted above, the mandatory vehicle equipment includes an emergency stop sign and a reflective vest. The driver or passenger is required to wear a vest when leaving the car on the carriageway in dark time days. The absence of these items does not mean that you will not be allowed into the country, however, a fine may be imposed for this.

It is forbidden to use or even store a radar detector in a car. Storage means the presence of a radar detector in the vehicle even when it is turned off. Violation of this rule will result in a fine and confiscation of the device.

A first aid kit and fire extinguisher in Finland is optional. However, for your own safety, it is advisable to have these items.

In addition to full tank allowed duty-free import of another 10 liters of gasoline in a canister.

Requirements for the technical condition of the machine

If everything is in order with the documentation, the car has the necessary equipment, you can proceed to the analysis of the vehicle itself. Many car enthusiasts are interested in whether rear window tinting is allowed in Finland. Yes, rear windows may be tinted, but cars with completely darkened windows will not be allowed into the country.

The windshield and front side windows must be fully visible - the light transmission of the windshield must not be less than 75%, and the front side windows - 70%.

The Finnish traffic police strictly monitors the condition of the tires. From December 1 to March 1, when driving in Finland, only studded tires are allowed, during the rest of the year - non-studded tires. The tread height on studded tires must be at least 3 mm.

Since studded tires have a destructive effect on the road surface, they are only permitted for use in winter and in extreme weather conditions. Note that a tire sign warning of the driver's use of studded tires is not required in Finland. It is prohibited to use studded and non-studded rubber at the same time.

Basic traffic rules in Finland

In order to travel in Finland by car, you must cross the border correctly. The Imatra checkpoint is an excellent opportunity for Russian tourists to quickly find themselves on Finnish territory. The checkpoint is located 43 km from the city of Lappeenranta, the distance to Helsinki is 265 km.

If the driver is alone in the car, it is not necessary to get out of the car by driving up to the window of the checkpoint. It is only necessary to turn off the engine and open the rear passenger window. Then you should transfer the documents to the border guard officer, if necessary, fulfill all his requirements and answer questions. Occasionally, the driver may be asked to breathe into the tube to check for alcohol.

The length of the public road network in Finland is 78,162 km, of which 51,016 km are paved. Dirt roads in the country, too, are of sufficient quality and are quite suitable for a comfortable and safe ride. The length of highways is 863 km.

There are no toll roads in Finland, but they are all in excellent condition and have a high-quality surface. Country roads are no different from urban ones. In winter, the road bed is sprinkled with granite chips, which completely prevents the appearance of puddles and dirt.

E-18 is the best highway in Finland, used by thousands of tourists from St. Petersburg every year. One of its names is Royal Road. It was entrenched due to the fact that for a long time the decrees of kings, dispatches of officials and taxes for the king were carried along it. Two of its sites are even included in the list of museum sites.

For 700 years, the narrow dirt road has turned into a modern highway, along which entire cities have grown. The history of this road can be traced in the Vellamo Museum in Kotka. Today the route connects east and west of Finland and runs through Norway and Sweden and continues even into Northern Ireland.

Finnish road signs are everywhere. You can get to the city you need even without a navigator, since there are signs on the highways with the road number, direction of movement, turns, the names of various settlements and even objects located inside them.

There are practically no police on the roads, only sometimes its officers carry out anti-alcohol raids.

All roads are equipped with webcams, so when a violation is recorded, traffic police officers arrive at the scene immediately.

Photos taken in digital format are saved in the device's memory. The picture shows the vehicle, license plates, date, time and the driver, the passenger is darkened. If the offender's car is registered in another state, the picture is sent to the border, where the driver will have to pay the issued fine when leaving the country.

The main traffic rules in Finland include:

• the obligation to wear seat belts;
• use of low beam at any time of the day;
• using fog lights exclusively during fog, rain or snow;
• peculiarities of driving at a roundabout: drivers who enter the roundabout are obliged to let those who are already moving around the roundabout. Leaving a circular motion, you need to turn on the turn signal;
• ban on use mobile phone while driving (you can use a hands-free headset).

In addition, the driver is obliged to skip buses that leave the stop.

The allowed blood alcohol content is 0.5 ppm.

Finland has a special road sign "Caution, moose". These large animals often appear on the roadway. It is quite difficult to predict their behavior: moose walk in groups, and if you overtook one animal, several more may appear after it.

To avoid a collision, you need to be careful, reduce the speed in places where moose may appear, which is what a road sign warns about. If the animal is out on the road, you cannot signal - it is better to wait until the elk clears the way, or carefully go around it. In the event of a collision, be sure to call emergency – 112.

There are quite a few free parking lots in Finland. However, many of them can be parked for a strictly limited time - there is always a sign nearby indicating the permissible number of minutes or hours. In this case, you will have to purchase parking clock(their cost ranges from 1 to 3 euros), set the parking start time on them and place them under the windshield of your car. You should return to the car no later than the designated time.

What can you get a fine for?

If you break the traffic rules, you can be fined in Finland, just like in any other country. The car fines are quite high here, so it is better to travel around the country without violations. However, it is not always possible to foresee everything, so you should know what to expect if you break the rules:

1. For a radar detector installed on a car - 120 euros + confiscation of the device.
2. If the seat belt is not fastened - 35 euros per person
3. Passed at a red traffic light - 60 euros.
4. The fines for speed violations are the most significant - the minimum amount is 120 euros. If you speed up too much and do it too often, next time you may be denied a visa or revoked your driver's license.
5. For non-included dipped beam - 50 euros.
6. For ignoring the instructions of the road sign - 70 euros.
7. Using a mobile phone while driving without a headset will cost 50 euros.
8. For incorrect parking, they charge from 15 to 50 euros (the amount depends on the region).
9. For an incorrect and dangerous overtaking - 85 euros.
10. Turn signal not included - 50 euros.
11. The child does not sit in a special chair - 120 euros.

There are two types of fines in Finland: fixed (Rikesakko) and daily (Päiväsakko). In the second case, their number is determined by the severity of the violation, and the size - by the level of the violator's income. For example, you can get up to 32 fine per day for speeding.

Payment of the fine must be made within a month and only through the bank.

What are the speed limits

If road signs do not show otherwise, then the permitted speed of the vehicle in settlements is no more than 50 km / h, outside - 80 km / h.

In winter, a lower speed limit is set. Maximum speed from 100 km / h to 80 km / h.

On motorways, where a speed of 120 km / h is allowed, in winter you can only accelerate to 100 km / h. On some sections of the road, there are electronic light boards, which indicate changes in speed, depending on weather conditions.

What to do in case of an accident

Any car enthusiast can become a participant in a traffic accident. Therefore, every tourist who plans a trip to Finland by car should find out the rules for accounting for accidents in this country and find out how to behave in such a situation.

1. Stop the vehicle and turn on the hazard lights. Evacuate passengers if required. Install a warning triangle.
2. If there are victims, provide first aid, call an ambulance.
3. Be sure to return to the accident site. Do not move objects related to the incident.
4. Write down the names and phone numbers of witnesses and eyewitnesses to the accident.
5. Record the make and license plate of the vehicle with which the collision occurred.
6. Call the police. You are required to present documents only to police officers.
7. If this is your car, report an accident by the phone number indicated in the "Green Card", if rented - call the numbers written in the lease agreement.
8. Before the arrival of the police, exchange insurance details with a second driver.
9. Be sure to take part in drawing up the scheme and protocol of the traffic accident together with the police officer.
10. Make a note of the police officer's details.
11. Obtain a certificate of participation in an accident from a police officer. Be sure to check the correctness of the damage record for your vehicle.

If the car was rented, be sure to present at the rental point a certificate of participation in an accident and a completed notification of a traffic accident.

Outcomes

The quality of the road surface in Finland allows you to travel comfortably around the country by car. Finnish traffic rules are very similar to Russian ones, and the biggest difference is the adherence to principles of local traffic police officers: if traffic rules are violated, it will not be possible to avoid fines, and they are very significant here. However, rules such as fastening with a seat belt, using a mobile headset while driving and dipped beam during the day, as well as many others, are not difficult to follow. The main thing is to carefully follow the road signs, of which there are a lot in Finland, to observe the speed limit, not to forget about the moose that can jump out onto the road, and to do everything possible to prevent accidents.

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Finland is a country with a high level of road safety, so the Finns are simply not psychologically prepared for the fact that someone violates traffic rules or acts unpredictably on the road. For "little things" that we easily get away with, there you can pay a rather big fine, and along the way and lose your Finnish visa.

Features of traffic rules

Finland uses the same traffic rules for the European Union. There are unfamiliar but intuitive signs and markings. Violations that are insignificant from our point of view are severely punished, such as not wearing a seat belt, not observing the distance, violating the speed limit, entering the lane of a bus or taxi.

Speed ​​limit

Due to difficult weather conditions, Finland has set the maximum permissible speed in winter 100 km / h... In summer, on expressways, the signs change to 120 km / h... If there are no restrictive signs, speed is allowed outside settlements 80 km / h, in settlements 50 km / h.

It must be said that the Finnish police respect themselves and do not jump out of the bushes, but stand quietly in full view of everyone with portable radars. Although such checks are rare, but people come across, because the Finns do not have a tradition of honking oncoming cars with their headlights. More precisely, if the Finns honk you with their headlights, then you probably forgot to turn on the low beam.

Unusual rules for us

Can't drive on bus lane marked with a blue sign or marked on the asphalt. Entry to it is allowed only before the turn.

Roads in cities are usually not wide, and buses are large and start decisively from stops. If the bus turns left when leaving a stop, you need to slow down and let the bus pass.

If a car driving nearby stops in front of a pedestrian crossing or is blocking the crossing from you, do not go through the crossing without stopping - Finnish pedestrians know their rights and at the crossing boldly step onto the carriageway right in front of the walking car.

What if pedestrian crossings every 50 meters? Yes, yes, if there are pedestrians, stop every 50 meters.

Such a squiggle indicates a place worth seeing.

Brown signs indicate attractions: museums, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, of which there are six in Finland, beautiful views and parks. As well as outdoor activities: beaches, fishing spots, ski resorts, golf courses, theme parks, stables.

A Christmas tree on Finnish roads means there will soon be a parking lot with a resting place, toilet and trash can, sometimes with a grill kiosk and a map. Recently, for some reason, they began to change the Finnish Christmas tree to the standard P sign, which is a pity.

In this article, we would like to tell you about the traffic rules in Finland. You will learn about speed limits, the amount of fines, what to do in the event of an accident, and more. useful information, which can certainly come in handy for many Russian drivers. If you are going on a trip by car, then you need to know some of the features of the Finnish traffic rules and be sure to follow them. To begin with, Finland has excellent roads everywhere, and it doesn't matter if it's a large city or a small town. All of them have markings, road signs and information signs.

I must say that driving around Suomi is a pleasure and it will be quite difficult to get lost. The driving style of local residents is quite calm, no one cuts anyone off or honks anyone. Everyone observes traffic rules and treats other road users with respect. Note that the police on the roads are extremely rare, but anti-alcohol raids and speed checks are periodically carried out. If it happens that you break something, then in no case try to give a bribe to the police. This is considered a very serious offense and may result in administrative action against you.

• The speed limit in the city and village is 40-60 km / h.
• on the roads - 80–100 km / h.
• on highways - 120 km / h in summer and up to 100 km / h in winter.
• for speeding up to 20 km / h, you can get a fine of 115 Euro.

Note that car fines Finnish citizens pay according to their income. For a large excess of traffic rules, the amount of the fine increases up to the deprivation of a driver's license. Many Finnish roads have traffic cameras and electronic speed limit displays. If you do not want adventure, then it is better to drive according to the rules and not attract unnecessary attention to yourself. There are often cases when Russian drivers receive penalty receipts at border checkpoints when they leave Finland. This means that one of the traffic cameras recorded an offense and you have to pay a receipt.

Photo: DreferComm / Wikimedia Commons

• Be sure to wear seat belts. The penalty for non-compliance is 35 Euro.
• At any time of the day on the car, the dipped beam must be turned on.
• The use of fog lights is permitted only during fog, rain and snow.
• Roundabouts are very common in cities. Many Russian tourists call them "cheesecakes". Drivers entering the roundabout are required to let those who are already moving around the roundabout. When you leave the roundabout, you must turn on the turn signal. This rule was introduced in Russia as well.
• Talking on a mobile phone while driving is prohibited. You can use a hands-free headset.
• The allowed alcohol level is allowed within 0.5 ppm.
• From December 1 to the end of February, according to traffic rules in Finland, the use of winter tires is MANDATORY. The transition to winter tires in Finland is ALLOWED from the beginning of November to 31 March. I must say that the timing may vary depending on the weather and this information should be clarified more accurately.

Elk in Finland

Every car enthusiast is familiar with the "Caution for moose" sign. According to official data, about 80,000 moose live on Finnish territory, so it is not uncommon for these animals to periodically cross the roadway. It must be said that this becomes a real danger in a collision with a car. An adult moose can weigh up to 700 kg, so if an accident happens, it can lead to the most serious consequences. The behavior of wild animals is very difficult to predict.

Photo: idee-scheibe / pixabay.com

If you spot a moose, be sure to slow down. These animals often walk in groups and if you overtook one, then several more may come out nearby. To avoid collision, you must follow simple rules... Reduce speed in places of possible movement of animals, road signs will indicate this to you, and also use high beam and be sure to keep a clear view of traffic on both sides of the road. If, nevertheless, the beast came out and blocked your path, then in no case do not signal.

• The emergency telephone number is 112.

Try to wait for the animal to leave the road by itself or try to go around it at a safe distance. Animals are already afraid when they meet people, so you shouldn't scare them even more. But if, nevertheless, a collision happened, you must definitely call the emergency number and report this incident. Perhaps these are all the basic rules of the road that drivers may need. Happy and safe journey to you! In our next material, we will tell you where you will find out the designations of the signs, as well as the amount of fines for incorrect parking.

Everyone should wear a seat belt

In passenger cars and pickup vehicles, the driver and all passengers must be wearing seat belts in both the front and rear seats. Children must either have a suitable seat belt or sit in a special child seat. According to research, a fastened seat belt could prevent the death of more than half of the drivers and passengers of passenger cars and pickup trucks killed in road accidents.

Using a mobile phone while driving

In Finland it is not forbidden to use a mobile phone while driving as long as the driver is careful to do so. When dialing a phone number, eyes take off the road, and you need to remember that a car moving at a speed of 80 km / h runs more than 20 meters in one second. Therefore, every driver needs to monitor how talking on the phone while driving affects driving. If this distracts from driving, you should stop the car while talking.

Behind the wheel only when sober

The driver of a power-driven vehicle is considered guilty of driving while intoxicated if the alcohol content in his blood is not less than 0.5 ppm. The boundary of strong alcoholic intoxication is 1.2 ppm. The police identify drunk drivers, forcing drivers passing by the control post to blow into the phone. A driver suspected of drunk driving is taken to a medical examination or to a police station to recheck his blood alcohol with a high-resolution alcohol meter. Potential drug intoxication is controlled by a medical examination

The offender's driver's license shall be seized and the guilty person shall be punished by imprisonment or a fine. Potential drunk-driving damage to your vehicle is not covered by transport insurance.

Stopping and parking features

Mandatory use of an individual parking clock.

Skip the bus leaving from the stop

Within the territory where the speed limit is not more than 60 km / h, the motorist is obliged to give way to the bus leaving the designated stop. Traffic rules oblige a bus leaving a bus stop to turn on a turn signal, but city buses do not always do this.

Do not use the public transport lane

Within the city limits, driving on the lane of public transport (buses and trams) indicated by road signs is allowed only when the driver is changing lanes to turn.

Tramways should be allowed at intersections.

Slow down before a pedestrian crossing

The motorist is obliged to let pedestrians or cyclists enter the pedestrian crossing, as well as to let pedestrians and cyclists pass by turning right or left. In Finland, pedestrians cross the street at a pedestrian crossing, believing that any motorist slows down and lets them pass.

At border checkpoints, it is checked whether foreign vehicles have a Green Card (insurance certificate of compulsory civil liability insurance of the owner vehicle) or additional insurance purchased at the Finnish border. Such insurance can be issued when crossing the border and it is valid for a certain period.

From compulsory civil liability insurance, the owner of the vehicle shall compensate for the damage caused to persons and property of the innocent party, as well as injuries caused to the passengers of the insured car. But the damage caused to your car is not reimbursed from this insurance. The Green Card does not compensate for the injuries of the driver and owner of the insured car. In Finland, Sweden and Norway, insurance purchased at the border reimburses both the driver or the owner of the vehicle for injury when he is the guilty party.

The insurance does not cover damage caused by a drunk driver or a stolen vehicle.

An application for compensation for damage caused by a foreign car is submitted to the Transport Insurance Center (national bureau of the international car insurance contract system). If the damage is caused by a Finnish motorist, the issue of compensation is resolved with his insurance company.

Driving without license plates is prohibited

In Finland, it is forbidden to drive a car without a license plate. A foreign car must also have a prominent national identification. A car that is taken out of Finland abroad must have Finnish transport insurance, a ferry permit and non-returnable one-time ferry signs. A green card (car insurance certificate) issued outside Finland is not valid in this case.

Permission for driving can be obtained from customs and technical inspection stations. In this case, you can also take out transport insurance, if necessary. The data of the vehicle in temporary operation is recorded in the vehicle register.

Ferry license plates must be clearly visible.

Public transport in Helsinki

The Helsinki public transport ticket you have purchased gives you the right to travel within one hour within the city by bus, tram, metro, short-distance train, as well as by boat to Suomenlinna (Sveaborg). With a regional ticket ("seutulippu"), you can additionally travel to Espoo, Kauniainen and Vantaa.

In large cities, tickets can be bought in advance at bus or railway stations or kiosks marked with the letter R. Tickets are also sold by bus and tram drivers and train conductors. There is no ticket sale in the metro.

Punch your ticket at the start of your first ride.

From the moment of the first punching, your ticket is valid for one, three or five days.

Almost every car enthusiast has thought about making a trip to Finland by car at least once. However, does everyone think about what traffic rules and fines for their violation in Finland, as well as how not to become a participant in an accident in Finland. This article will focus on exactly that.
Naturally, you will not find significant differences with Russian traffic rules, however, insignificant ones are quite common. Any Russian citizen who decides to travel to Finland by car should take into account such insignificant differences.
For better understanding Traffic rules of Finland it is worth concentrating on a few points:
1. Finnish motorists are very careful on the roads, so you can feel safe as no one will cut you off.
2. The structure and operation of traffic rules in Finland has been worked out at the highest level. Firstly, when entering the country, you must definitely purchase a green card, the so-called international certificate of motor third party liability insurance. Secondly, traffic rules in Finland do not allow any tinting of the wind and front glass and it is also assumed that the low beam will always be on. In principle, there are such rules in Russian standards, but not every driver complies with them. Thirdly, the speed limit depends on the road surface, the presence of a settlement, as well as the time of year. In particular, the speed limit in different places varies from 20 to 120 km / h, in the presence of a settlement, it is allowed to move at a speed of 50 km / h, and in the absence of it - 80 km / h. If the road surface is good, then in winter the limit is valid up to 110 km / h, and in summer - 120 km / h. Special traffic signs will inform you where the 40 km / h limit will be. However, do not overdo it, do not move too slowly. Otherwise, you will get too much attention from the police. Please note that when entering the city, you will be greeted by a speed limit road sign that will be valid until the next such sign, and not until the intersection. Fourthly, there are peculiar parking rules in the country. There are two signs that you can meet: Pysakointi kielletty (parking is prohibited), Vain talon asukkaille (only residents of houses are allowed to park). as a rule, parking is paid or you can park at certain hours. Pay for a place for your iron horse you can use special machines nearby. Free places can be found, as a rule, near supermarkets. Fifth, there are very strict traffic rules in Finland regarding pedestrians. Every person who crosses the road knows for sure that he will be allowed to pass. If such a covenant is violated, the driver faces a significant fine. It is absurd that in settlements pedestrian crossings are located at a distance of 50 meters from each other.
3. If a motorist has violated the traffic rules, then he should know that the fines in Finland are very high. In this country, it is better not to violate the established rules, as you will not get away from the fine. Traffic cameras are installed almost everywhere, and besides, it is impossible to "persuade" a policeman - all fines are paid through the bank, the guardian of order only writes out a receipt or puts it under the wipers of your car. As for simple violations, be prepared to pay 35 euros if your seat belt is not fastened, 115 euros if you exceeded the speed limit, and 50 euros if your car is parked in the wrong place. But serious violations “cost” much more, here almost all vital factors are taken into account - the severity of the offense, the offender's salary, and much more. Two similar traffic violations in Finland can be different for people with different incomes. Since there are no limits to fines in Finland, there was also a case when the offender had to pay 100 thousand euros. In fact, a fine can be received for many seemingly insignificant violations. For example - the presence of a radar detector in the car, ignoring the demands of a police officer, and much more. Calculating the amount of the fine is very simple; there is a special counter on the Finnish police website. It is not worth delaying the payment of the fine, as otherwise you will face serious consequences, including the refusal to issue a visa to a country that is a member of the Schengen Agreement. By the way, the fine can be paid at a bank, consulate, as well as in Russia. It is best to do this in Finland, here the commission is less, and it is easier to do it.
In conclusion, I would like to note that you should not violate the traffic rules in Finland, since the consequences are too serious. If you comply with all the norms established by the norms of the country, the likelihood that you will become a participant in an accident is very low. Agree that you shouldn't run into such problems as an accident in a foreign country and even with such serious fines. Practice shows that an increasing number of Russians are becoming involved in road accidents in Finland, on the eve it was even decided to issue a special memo to travelers.
13.02.11 www.o-dtp.ru

On New Year going to Finland, is it allowed to drive on winter tires with spikes and tinted side windshields, how strict is it. Thanks in advance.
25.11.09 Oksana

Good afternoon. Can you please tell me if it is allowed in Finland to drive with non-factory xenon installed on the car?
27.01.09 Anya