The length of Finland's public road network is 78,162 km, of which 51,016 km are paved roads. The length of highways is 863 km.

Toll roads

There is no road toll in Finland for cars registered in another country.

Parking in Finland

Most small towns in Finland have free parking. Most often it is located near the main attractions and large supermarkets (Anttila, Citymarket, Prisma).

The exception here is the capital of Finland - Helsinki. Parking in central Helsinki can reach € 3 per hour.

Some areas do not allow parking without a parking clock. The need for such a watch is always indicated on separate signs. It also indicates the maximum parking time. A parking clock with a marked arrival time is placed under windshield car.

Buy parking clock available in auto parts stores, at stations maintenance, at R-kioski kiosks or at gas stations.

You do not need to use a parking clock in paid parking lots. Paid parking lots are marked with a separate sign.

Penalty for wrong parking from € 10 to 40.

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Main traffic rules in Finland

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Standard speed limits in Finland (unless otherwise indicated on signs).

Cars and motorcycles:

• in the village - 50 km / h
• on the highway - 120 km / h

Cars with a trailer:

• in the village - 50 km / h
• outside the village - 80 km / h
• on the highway - 80 km / h

During the winter months, from October to March, speed limits can be reduced by 20 km / h from standard values.

There are many speed cameras in Finland. There is always a warning sign in front of each camera. Moreover, behind the first camera, at a distance of several kilometers, several more cameras can be located.

Alcohol

Maximum allowed blood alcohol level 0.5 ‰.

If the blood alcohol level is between 0.5 ‰ and 1.2 ‰, then the fine will be from 15 and the revocation of the driver's license.

A blood alcohol level exceeding 1.2 ‰ is considered an aggravated violation. The punishment, in addition to a large fine (at least 60), provides for imprisonment.

The movement of the vehicle, the driver of which is convicted of drinking alcohol, is prohibited. Alcometer data is the basis for the delivery of the driver to the police station for a more detailed analysis. The driver has no right to refuse a detailed blood test.

A driver residing outside Finland may be detained and placed in a police facility pending trial.

Low beam

Dipped beam is required 24 hours a day all year round. The fine for driving without dipped headlights during daylight hours is € 100.

For ignoring this requirement in the dark, the fine will be from 8.

Transportation of children

Children less than 135 cm tall are not allowed to ride in the front seats. They can only travel in the back seats of the vehicle.

Children under the age of three can only be transported in a vehicle in a special child restraint suitable for their weight.

It is the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to ensure that all children under the age of 15 are properly secured.

Seat belts

Use of seat belts necessarily for front and rear passengers.

The fine is € 70.

Talking on the phone

It is forbidden to use a telephone communication device that is not equipped with technical deviceallowing for hands-free negotiations.

The fine is € 100.

Penalties

A police officer cannot collect fines on the spot. He must issue a receipt, and the fine must be paid at any bank (ATM, payment terminal or via the Internet) within two weeks.

For minor traffic violations in Finland, the police issue a fixed fine. For more serious violations, the system is applied daily rates, in which the amount of the fine depends not only on the severity of the violation, but also on the income of the offender himself, as well as whether he has taxable property and the number of dependents.

If the fine is not paid voluntarily, the district court can convert the fine into jail so that one day of imprisonment equals three days' tariffs.

Fixed penalty

A fixed fine is imposed for minor violations. The amount of the fixed fine from September 1, 2015 can be 20, 40, 70, 100, 120, 140, 170, or 200 euros.

If a fixed penalty is imposed simultaneously for two or more violations, then the amount of the fixed penalty is calculated based on the highest.

Penalty based on daily rate

For serious violations, the fine is calculated based on the daily rate. The maximum penalty for one violation can be 120 daily rates.

The daily rate is calculated as follows: € 255 is deducted from the net profit, which is the amount of monthly income remaining after taxes have been deducted. This result is divided by 60. In addition, the presence of each minor child in the care of each minor reduces the amount of the day rate by € 3.

The minimum daily rate is € 6.

For example, the amount of the fine is 8 daily rates... The daily rate is € 21 (for € 1,500 income). If there are no minor children in the care of the driver, the fine will be: 8 x € 21 \u003d € 168; if there is 1 child in care, then the amount of the fine will be: 8 x € (21 - 3) \u003d € 144, if there are two children, then the amount of the fine will be: 8 x € (21 - 6) \u003d € 120

Daily rate calculator

You can use the calculator to roughly calculate the daily rate based on your income.

Penalty table for traffic violation:

A fixed fine is imposed for speeding up to 20 km / h. The fine for exceeding 20 km / h is calculated based on the daily rate.

Speeding Penalty Chart in Finland: Speeding fines in Finland

Over speed
up to 15 km / h	€ 170	€ 140
from 16 to 20 km / h	€ 200	€ 200
from 21 to 23 km / h	12 days	10 days
from 24 to 26 km / h	14 days	12 days
from 27 to 29 km / h	16 days	14 days
from 30 to 32 km / h	18 days	16 days
from 33 to 35 km / h	20 days	18 days
from 36 to 38 km / h	22 days	20 days
from 39 to 41 km / h	24 days	22 days
from 42 to 44 km / h	26 days	24 days
from 45 to 47 km / h	28 days	26 days
from 48 to 50 km / h	court	28 days
from 51 km / h and more	court	court

If the speed exceeds 33 km / h in a built-up area and over 36 km / h outside the built-up area, in addition to the fine, a driver's license is withdrawn for a period of 1 to 6 months.

According to the Finnish Border Guard Service, these rules will soon be introduced at other checkpoints.

Introduction of an "electronic queue" at the Vaalimaa border crossing

From January 19, 2015, all light vehicles traveling from Finland to Russia through the Vaalimaa border crossing can pre-register in the electronic queue for crossing the border. It was planned that the service would be mandatory, but due to a decrease in tourist flow, this decision was postponed indefinitely.

For trucks, this service (GoSwift) has already been introduced since December 15, 2014 and is mandatory.

According to the organizers of the project, this will reduce the "live" queues and increase the throughput of customs points.

The main motto of this service is PLAN\u003e BOOK\u003e PASS. It is understood that at home, in a relaxed atmosphere, you can plan the time of crossing the border. After that, book this time by phone or online. And only then, at the appointed time, arrive at the border control zone and calmly pass the border.

It will also be possible to cross the border in the old way, without booking. But this may take longer as preference will be given to those who have booked in advance.

This system has been operating in Estonia on the border with Russia for several years. But unlike Estonia, where you have to pay to use this system, in Finland it will be free.

Experimenting for passenger transport was discontinued due to low passenger traffic. More details can be found on the website www.evpa.fi .

Emergency numbers

• European emergency number - 112

Mandatory equipment

Equipment that necessary have in the car:

• Warning triangle
• Reflective vest - pedestrians are obliged to use a reflective vest in the dark. The driver or passenger who gets out of the vehicle becomes a pedestrian and therefore must wear a reflective vest.

Winter equipment

Winter tires

The use of winter tires in Finland is compulsory from December 1st to March 1st. Recommended from November 1st to April 15th. The tread depth is at least 3 mm.

Studded tires

Studded tires are permitted from November 1st to Monday 1st after Easter. Studded tires must be fitted to all wheels.

For the use of worn out or out of season tires, a fine of 8 is imposed, followed by a ban on using the car.

Anti-skid chains

The use of snow chains is allowed on all vehicles if road and weather conditions require it. Drivers must be careful not to damage the road surface.

Use and storage of radar detectors prohibited... Storage even means the device is turned off in the vehicle. Violation of this rule is punishable by a fine of € 120 (20) and the confiscation of the device.

Finnish car roads wonderful. But driving on them without observing certain rules will not work. In this article, we will tell you what traffic rules the Finns always adhere to, and what a foreigner needs to consider when traveling in a car across the country of a thousand lakes.

Documents that all drivers must have

In order not to have problems with driving on Finnish highways, you need to take care of the presence of four main documents:

That is, every car driver must have with him:

1) a national driving license for the right to drive a vehicle, issued by the official authority of the country of residence;

2) registration documents valid in the country of registration of the vehicle (for passenger cars the vehicle registration certificate is sufficient); confirmation that the driver has the right to drive the vehicle if it is registered in a different name (power of attorney), however, in practice, they are not asked;

3) annual coupon technical inspection (in practice, they do not ask, but the Finnish police have the right to check the condition of the vehicle of any road user in the "field" conditions);

4) car owner's civil liability insurance: Green Card or similar insurance valid in Finland. This insurance is sometimes asked, both at the entrance and at the exit from the country. "Green Card" is an international certificate of civil liability insurance of vehicle owners, an insurance policy, the form of which is made on green paper (hence the name).

The Green Card confirms the availability of compulsory motor third party liability insurance (OSAGO) on the territory of all countries included in the Green Card system. In Russia, you can also buy insurance separately for Ukraine-Belarus-Moldova.

A “green card” issued by an authorized insurer in Russia frees you from the need for additional civil liability insurance in another country.

The insurance contract is concluded for a period from 15 days to one year.

In addition to Finland, the countries of the Green Card System include: Austria, Albania, Andorra, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Great Britain, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Denmark, Israel, Iran, Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Morocco, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, France, Croatia, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Switzerland, Sweden, Estonia ( 44 states).

If a vehicle driven by a driver living in a non-Schengen country, a passport with a valid Schengen visa is required, as well as medical insurance for all participants in the trip. The latter must be valid for all states that have entered into the Schengen Agreement.

Security cameras on Finnish roads and speed limits

Many thousands of speed cameras monitor the speed limits of drivers on motorways. You cannot drive on motorways at speeds exceeding 120 km / h. If the car is driven in a built-up area, its speed should not be more than 50 km / h, and outside the built-up area - more than 80 km / h. As soon as a sign appears indicating the beginning of a settlement, the speed limit immediately takes effect. At the same time, in many settlements, a speed limit of 30 or 10 km / h is set, shown by road signs.

IN winter time a lower speed limit is set: on most roads, the maximum speed is reduced from 100 km / h to 80 km / h. On motorways, where a speed of 120 km / h is allowed in summer, a limit of 100 km / h is introduced in winter. On some sections of the road there are electronic light boards indicating changes in the speed limit depending on weather and climatic conditions.

A maximum speed of 80 km / h is set for a dacha car (auto camper).

In Finland it is forbidden not only to use antiradars, but also to own.

Sanctions for violators of the speed limit

Fines for speeding in Finland are differentiated depending on the percentage of the standard.

Exceeding the speed limit from 24 to 26 km / h - 14 days. in the village and 12 d.t. outside the village.

Exceeding the speed limit from 27 to 29 km / h - 16 days. in the village and 14 days. outside the village.

Exceeding the speed limit from 30 to 32 km / h - 18 days. in the village and 16 d.t. outside the village.

Exceeding the speed limit from 33 to 35 km / h - 20 days. in the village and 18 d.t. outside the village.

Exceeding the speed limit from 36 to 38 km / h - 22 days. in the village and 20 d.t. outside the village.

Exceeding the speed limit from 39 to 41 km / h - 24 day f. in the village and 22 d.t. outside the village.

Exceeding the speed limit from 42 to 44 km / h - 26 days. in the village and 24 d.t. outside the village.

Exceeding the speed limit from 45 to 47 km / h - 28 day f. in the village and 26 d.t. outside the village.

Exceeding the speed limit from 48 to 50 km / h - court (in the settlement) and 28 days of fines. outside the village.

Exceeding the speed limit of 51 km / h - court.

Fines for other violations

In Finland, the fine for traffic violations can be calculated in the so-called day rate (dt). The daily rate is calculated as follows: € 255 is deducted from the net profit, which is the amount of monthly income remaining after taxes have been deducted. The result is divided by 60. In addition, the presence of each minor child in the care of each minor reduces the amount of the daily rate by € 3. Minimum the daily rate is € 6.

All penalty receipts are issued by the police. Their payment must be made in any bank within two weeks. All rule violations road traffic in Finland they are entered in the register. A driver fined three times within one year for traffic violations is banned from driving in Finland. Gross or systematic violation of traffic rules and unpaid fines, along with a ban on driving, can serve as a reason for refusal to issue a visa to enter the country.

Other traffic rules

It is possible to overtake the cars in front, provided that this maneuver does not interfere and harm other road users. It is forbidden to overtake on ups and downs, near intersections, pushing oncoming traffic or overtaken vehicles to the side. This entails severe fines and even leads to the revocation of a driver's license.

Regardless of whether the driver or passenger is a person in the car, he must wear a seat belt. This rule makes no exception for those sitting in front or behind. If there is a child in the car, they are placed in a child seat or fastened with a belt of a suitable size.

All cars drive only with headlights on at any time of the day. This requirement applies to movement on all types of Finnish roads (urban, suburban, motorways).

For more than 15 years (since January 1, 2003), a hands-free headset has been compulsory in Finland when talking on a mobile phone while driving. In addition, it is forbidden to operate tape recorders, players, televisions and other telecommunication devices while driving if this prevents the driver from concentrating on the traffic situation.

Do not darken the car windows with a film (light transmission windscreen must be at least 75%, and the side front windows - at least 70%).

All three winter months, the car must have " winter tires". By law, the tread height of winter tires must be at least three millimeters. New winter tires have a tread pattern height of 7–8 mm.

If the driving is inadequate

This is how people in Finland are considered intoxicated by alcohol and / or drugs. Drunk driving is strongly discouraged, and if a driver in a similar state also makes an accident, he will not receive insurance compensation. They "catch" drunk drivers at police checkpoints, where they offer testing with an alcohol meter. If the blood alcohol content is at least 0.5 ppm, then delivery to the police station for control check and possible medical clearance. The driver's license to drive a vehicle is withdrawn, then a fine of € 200 is imposed or a decision on imprisonment is made. 1.2 ppm is considered the lower limit of strong alcoholic intoxication.

What to do if an accident occurs on the Finnish road

When an accident has occurred with the injured and / or with the participation of a moose, any witness / participant must dial 112 (emergency telephone) or 10022 (police) - without a city code, and from any payphone - free of charge. The call requires the provision of information of the following nature:

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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 to own car, it is better to familiarize yourself with the traffic rules in Finland in advance to avoid unnecessary problems. Both the driver and the vehicle must be ready for the trip.

Requirements for car and driver

If we talk about the driver of a vehicle, then, first of all, he 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 appropriate papers.

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

When examining 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 the windshield, such a car will not be allowed to be used on Finnish roads until the defect is repaired.

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 it does not leak fuel, 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 Russian rights. However, a temporary permit to drive a car, which is issued in exchange for the forfeited 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. The most disadvantageous option is to purchase a Green Card from a border guard: if you do not 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 should 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 must wear a vest if they leave the car on the road at night. 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 a 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 can.

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, only studded tires are allowed when driving in Finland, and non-studded tires during the rest of the year. The tread height on studded rubber must be at least 3 mm.

Since studded tires are destructive to the road surface, they are only allowed to be used 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 checkpoint window. It is only necessary to turn off the engine and open the rear passenger window. Then you should hand over 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 test 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 are also of sufficient quality and are quite suitable for a comfortable and safe driving... The length of highways is 863 km.

There are no toll roads in Finland, but they are all in excellent condition and have high-quality coverage. Country roads are no different from urban. In winter, the roadbed 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 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 back to 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.

Traffic signs on Finnish roads are installed 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 required to let those who are already moving around the roundabout. Leaving a circular motion, you need to turn on the turn signal;
• ban on using a 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, it is impossible to honk - 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 the emergency number - 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 a parking clock (its cost ranges from 1 to 3 euros), set the parking start time on it and place it under the windshield of your car. You should return to the car no later than the designated time.

What you can get a fine for

If you violate 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 not wearing a seat belt - 35 euros per person
3. Passed at a red traffic light - 60 euros.
4. 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 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.
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 a road signs do not show otherwise, 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 scene of the accident. 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 collision vehicle.
6. Call the police. You must 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 rental agreement.
8. Before the arrival of the police, exchange insurance data 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.
11. Obtain a certificate of participation in an accident from a police officer. Be sure to check that the damage record for your vehicle is correct.

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.

Outcome

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 fixing with a seat belt, using a mobile headset while driving and low 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.

Over speeding in Finland. And why the rich don't break. Parking: Video

Traffic rules in Finland are very similar to the traffic rules of Russia, but they have a lot of minor, but very tangible in the case of violations, features.

What first of all catches the eye of a Russian motorist on the roads of Finland is the high culture of not only driving, but also the organization of traffic in general. All road signs in Finland are installed in their places and logically regulate traffic, indicate the directions of flows, the roadway is smooth, without sudden potholes and cracks, and in general, traffic rules in Finland are very carefully worked out. The vast majority of drivers on Finnish roads are polite and tidy. No Finn decides to cut you off or obstruct your movement, but the speed of movement on public roads in Finland is noticeably lower than in our country. This is understandable, because the fines for speeding in Finland are much higher than the current similar fines in Russia.

Let's discuss a number of differences between Finnish and Russian traffic rules:

In built-up areas, the speed limit is 50 km / h, unless other signs regulating speed are installed. In large cities, you can find square signs, where the speed in kilometers per hour is indicated in black on a yellow background, for example, 30. This restriction does not apply to the nearest intersection, as is the case with similar round signs, but throughout the entire zone up to a similar square sign that cancels this restriction.

Outside settlements, if no road signs are installed, the maximum permitted speed is 80 km / h.

The speed limit on the roads also depends on the season and on the condition of the road surface. At the expense of the condition of the roadway and the speed limit on a broken section of the road, you will certainly be informed of the appropriate signs, since in comparison with Russian highways, the concept of poor coverage among Finnish and Russian drivers is strikingly different. As for the time of year, in winter on most roads where the limit was 100 km / h, a limit of 80 km / h is set, if in summer it is allowed to travel at a speed of 120 km / h on highways, then in winter only at a speed of 100 km / h.

It is also worth considering that the current in Russia unspoken rulethat speeding by 20 km / h is not an excess, it does not work at all in Finland! Exceeding by less than 20 km / h is considered a minor violation. The minimum fine for speeding in Finland is 115 euros.

• Parking regulations in Finland

In the traffic rules of Finland, all permitted places and procedures for parking your car are specified in great detail. Let's discuss the main provisions of the current rules in Finland.

It is allowed to stop or leave your car for a long-term parking only on the right side of the carriageway; in case of one-way traffic - parking is allowed on both sides. But in reality, it is not so easy to park your car in the big cities of Finland. The fact is that parking is simply prohibited on most roads. There are many specialized and guarded parking lots, however, the most popular are always free parking in the squares in front of supermarkets.

Stopping and parking is prohibited:

• in two rows on the road
• closer than 5 meters from pedestrian crossings, crossed cycle paths and intersections
• near bends and intersections
• if the parked vehicle hinders the movement or evacuation of other vehicles
• on the sidewalk, above and below the flyover, in tunnels
• on tram and railway tracks, as well as closer than 30 meters from level crossings
• in a parking lot outside the markings that establish the position of the car
• on roads outside settlements marked with the "Main road" sign
• as well as wherever there is a sign prohibiting stopping and parking or a yellow prohibiting line is drawn

In localities in Finland, special temporary parking zones are very popular. These zones are marked with a special sign on which the permitted parking time is indicated. A driver who parked a car in such a place is obliged to display the exact parking time rounded to the nearest whole number on a special parking clock, which can be bought at any gas station in Finland, and put them in a prominent place under the windshield. If a special parking clock is not set or the parking time is deliberately indicated incorrectly, and if you leave the car for more than the allowed time, the inspector will write you a large financial fine.

• Other Finnish traffic rules you need to know

• All passengers, without exception, must wear seat belts.
• When driving, the dipped beam headlamps must always be on.
• Not only the use, but also the presence of the "antiradar" in the car is strictly prohibited.
• In populated areas, you must always let the bus departing from the stop.
• Using a mobile phone without hands-free devices is prohibited.
• Overtaking, if this in any way can interfere with other road users, is strictly prohibited.
• It is forbidden to drive while intoxicated.
• Ride on summer tires between November and February is prohibited.
• It is prohibited to use the lane for special vehicles.

• Some information about fines for traffic violations in Finland

For violation of traffic rules in Finland, fines are imposed, many times larger than fines in Russia. All violations are clearly recorded, and there is simply no way to deal with the Finnish inspector on the spot.

For major violations, the amount of the fine is issued depending on the income of the violator and several other parameters. There are cases when for speeding by 30-40 km / h, the violator was fined hundreds of thousands of euros.

All issued fines are paid at the local bank branches. After filling out the protocol, the inspector will give you a receipt, which must be paid no later than the date indicated on it.

Reading this article, the old saying is spinning in my head: "The quieter you go, the further you will be." And indeed, you shouldn't risk it if you went on an educational journey, because it is much more pleasant to spend an extra hundred euros on some kind of entertainment.

Be attentive and careful on the roads no matter which country you are heading to. Good luck on the road.

We also suggest that you familiarize yourself:

• Finland road signs
• Parking regulations in Finland

"Date last update: 04/04/2014 ".

First of all, all the rules are the same as ours. Except for the ring. The ring has limited space, therefore transport on the ring always has the advantage. Do not forget always have low beam on and belts always fastened.
As for the seat belts, I don’t understand why people are willing to pay good money for an airbag that hits you in the face in a collision and ignores the seat belts already present, which make the airbag as effective as possible.
They keep the passenger in place and only the pillow hits the face, not the passenger hits it either.
And by holding the passenger, it helps the pillow to hit the face and protect it, rather than curl the neck. Bus departing from the stop always takes precedence. Bus drivers cannot show turn signals. Solid yellow line in the middle road means that overtaking is prohibited.

Penalties

The fines are very high, even for a minor violation.
For any over speed within 20 km / h a fine of € 115 or even a driving license revocation.
Besides, the control is very good, so it's almost a guarantee that you will have to pay. By the way, it's convenient. Everyone drives in compliance with the speed limit, no one overtakes, the accident rate decreases.

Behind unfastened seat belt both on the front and on rear seats fine € 115. Behind mobile phone use € 50. For wrong parking fine € 10-50.
The fine can be delivered in person, but more often they are attached to the car on the windshield.
Payment term is 2 weeks.
If the fine is not paid on time, a penalty of half the amount of the fine is charged.
In case of non-payment of the fine and interest, the case is referred to the debt collection agency. If you do not agree, you can appeal to the authority that issued the fine within 2 weeks from the date of receipt of the fine.
If the written fine is found unjustified, the money will be returned. Often, the camera is filmed in case of improper parking in case of appeal.

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In cities and towns - usually 50 km / h,
on most roads - usually 80 km / h,
on motorways - 120 km / h in summer, 100 km / h in winter. In Russia, an excess of 20 km is acceptable. In Finland - 5 km.
So it's wise to follow the rules exactly. In Russia, it is customary to inform oncoming traffic about the presence of traffic police on the road.
In Scandinavia, it is customary to inform the police about violation of the speed limit on the road.
So with such total control, the radar detector will not save you.

Antiradar

Not even connected - € 120. For a second can be deprived of rights.

Deer and moose

In Finland, 4000 reindeer are killed every year on the tracks. If a deer jumped out in front of you, you have to go to the deer.
The Finns themselves say that it is cheaper to crash into a deer than into a tree. By the way, the registrar can help you a lot here.
In addition, all reindeer in Finland are insured. A collision with a moose can be more serious. There are 4000-5000 elk collisions per year.
If it has to be repaired in Finland, it can be expensive or time consuming.