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Finland — driver's guide
Verified links and explanations for drivers: inspection, insurance, service, registration, motorway vignette, tolls.
Motorway vignette
Finland has no vignette and no motorway toll — there is nothing to buy before entering the country. Important: some websites sell a fake "Finland vignette". No such vignette exists, so any site offering one is a scam.
Road toll
Finland charges no road tolls — the entire public road network is free to use. There is nothing to buy or register before your trip.
Winter tyre rule
Since the 2020 Road Traffic Act, Finland's winter tyre rule is condition-based within 1 November – 31 March: winter tyres must be used whenever weather or road conditions demand it, including in November and March. Minimum tread depth is 3.0 mm, and non-studded winter tyres must carry the 3PMSF (three-peak mountain snowflake) symbol — an M+S marking alone is not enough. The rule works both ways: if conditions do not require them, summer tyres are legal even in the winter months, but if it is icy in November or March, winter tyres are mandatory. The police assess on the spot whether conditions required them.
Open the official source ↗Live traffic info
Fintraffic's official live map (Liikennetilanne) shows traffic disruptions, driving-condition forecasts, congestion, weight restrictions and road cameras, with data from Fintraffic, Väylä and Traficom.
Open the official source ↗Emergency numbers
112 is the single emergency number in Finland. In an accident with injuries, call 112 and stay at the scene.
Open the official source ↗Periodic roadworthiness inspection
The periodic inspection (katsastus) is first due 3 years after first registration, the next one 2 years later, and then annually. The inspection also verifies the register data and that vehicle taxes and fees have been paid. Important: do not confuse it with the registration inspection (rekisteröintikatsastus) — that is a different, one-off procedure, not the recurring roadworthiness check.
Open the official source ↗Compulsory motor liability insurance
Motor liability insurance (liikennevakuutus) is compulsory for every registered vehicle. The Finnish Motor Insurers' Centre (Liikennevakuutuskeskus, LVK) safeguards accident victims' rights and handles the consequences of failing to pay the statutory premium. Important: LVK levies a penalty charge for any uninsured period — even a short gap in cover gets expensive.
Open the official source ↗Service / repair
Vehicle servicing and repair in Finland is a commercial matter, not a state obligation — there is no official government portal for it. Use your car brand's dealer or service locator to find an authorised workshop.
Vehicle registration
Traficom maintains the Finnish vehicle register and handles registration and ownership changes. Keep in mind that registration, vehicle tax, insurance and the roadworthiness inspection are separate duties — each must be in order on its own.
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