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Finland Traffic Law Report

Source Agency: Traficom (Transport and Communications Agency)

Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Key Findings

●Theory test pass rate is 67% (2023, Traficom Statistics)
●Road fatalities: 189 deaths in 2023 — Decreasing - down 15% from 2019 levels
●~170,000 tests administered per year by Traficom
●Most challenging topic: Winter Driving (30% fail rate)

Test Statistics

Theory Test Pass Rate

67%

Traficom Statistics (2023)

Practical Test Pass Rate

52%

Traficom Statistics (2023)

Tests Administered Per Year

~170,000

Traficom (2023)

Speed Limits

Urban

50 km/h

Rural / National Roads

80 km/h

Motorway / Highway

120 km/h

Most Challenging Topics

Winter Driving

30% fail rate

Mandatory winter tires (Nov-Mar), ice and snow driving techniques, stopping distances on icy roads

Right-of-Way Rules

27% fail rate

Priority rules at unmarked intersections and roundabouts

Speed Adaptation

24% fail rate

Adjusting speed for varying road and weather conditions across seasons

Wildlife Hazards

20% fail rate

Moose and reindeer collision avoidance, especially in northern regions

Road Safety

Road Fatalities

189 deaths

Statistics Finland (2023)

Trend

Decreasing - down 15% from 2019 levels

Penalties & Fines

SpeedingIncome-based day-fine system (päiväsakko); minor: EUR 200 fixed fine; 20+ km/h over: day fines based on income

Driving Under InfluenceBAC 0.5‰; fine or up to 6 months imprisonment; aggravated (1.2‰+): up to 2 years; license revocation 1-5 years

Points SystemNo point system; repeat offences within 2 years lead to driving ban (1-6 months)

Mobile Phone UseEUR 100+ fine (traffic fine category)

Recent Law Changes

2025

Updated theory test question bank with new video-based hazard perception scenarios

2024

Stricter penalties for mobile phone use while driving

2023

E-services expanded: full digital license application and renewal via Traficom portal

2020

Driving instruction reform allowing more flexible learning paths

Sources & Methodology

All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.

Data last verified: 2026-02-18

Primary Sources:

Traficom Statistics — Test statistics (2023)
Statistics Finland — Road safety data (2023)
Traficom (Transport and Communications Agency) — Official regulatory body

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Quick Facts

Theory test format

60 questions, multiple choice, must score at least 75%

Income-based fines

Speeding fines calculated from taxable income; can exceed EUR 100,000

Winter tires

Mandatory 1 Nov - 31 Mar (or when conditions require)

License validity

15 years (5 years for drivers over 70)

Probation period

2 years for new drivers

Total cost estimate

EUR 2,000-3,000 for full license

Cite This Report

AutoviaTest. (2026, February 18). Finland traffic law report: Driving test statistics. AutoviaTest. https://autoviatest.com/en-DK/traffic-law-reports/finland

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🇫🇮Finland Driving Stats

Theory Pass Rate67%

Practical Pass Rate52%

Motorway Speed120 km/h

Fatalities (2023)189 deaths

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