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Estonia Traffic Law Report

Broninstantie: Transpordiamet (Transport Administration)

Laatst Bijgewerkt: February 18, 2026

Belangrijkste Bevindingen

●Theory test pass rate is 58% (2023, Transpordiamet Statistics)
●Road fatalities: 52 deaths in 2023 — Decreasing - down from 61 in 2022
●~30,000 tests administered per year by Transpordiamet
●Most challenging topic: Winter Driving Conditions (32% fail rate)

Examenstatistieken

Slagingspercentage Theorie-examen

58%

Transpordiamet Statistics (2023)

Slagingspercentage Praktijkexamen

45%

Transpordiamet Statistics (2023)

Afgenomen Examens per Jaar

~30,000

Transpordiamet (2023)

Snelheidslimieten

Binnen de Bebouwde Kom

50 km/h

Buiten de Bebouwde Kom / Provinciale Wegen

90 km/h

Snelweg

110 km/h (summer) / 90 km/h (winter)

Moeilijkste Onderwerpen

1

Winter Driving Conditions

32% zakpercentage

Seasonal speed limits, studded tire rules, and ice driving techniques

2

Traffic Signs & Markings

28% zakpercentage

Understanding Estonian and EU-standard signage including temporary signs

3

Right-of-Way Rules

25% zakpercentage

Priority at intersections, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings

4

First Aid & Emergency

22% zakpercentage

Required first aid knowledge and emergency procedures

Verkeersveiligheid

Verkeersdoden

52 deaths

Transpordiamet / Estonian Road Administration (2023)

Trend

Decreasing - down from 61 in 2022

Boetes en Sancties

Te Hard RijdenEUR 40-1,200 fine depending on excess; 40+ km/h over: license suspension up to 6 months

Rijden onder InvloedBAC 0.2‰ (zero tolerance for new drivers); EUR 400-1,200 fine; 1.5‰+: criminal offence with up to 3 years imprisonment

PuntensysteemPenalty point system: 12 points maximum; points expire after 12 months; exceeding leads to license suspension

Gebruik van Mobiele TelefoonEUR 40-200 fine

Recente Wetswijzigingen

2025

Full digital driving license available via e-Estonia mobile ID app

2024

Theory test updated with new question bank including video-based scenarios

2023

Stricter penalties for repeat drink-driving offenders

2022

E-services expanded for online test booking and license renewal

Bronnen en Methodologie

Alle statistieken in dit rapport zijn afkomstig van officiele overheidsinstanties en openbaar beschikbare gegevens. AutoviaTest is een onafhankelijk educatief platform en is niet gelieerd aan enige overheidsexameninstantie.

Gegevens laatst geverifieerd: 2026-02-18

Primary Sources:

Transpordiamet Statistics — Test statistics (2023)
Transpordiamet / Estonian Road Administration — Road safety data (2023)
Transpordiamet (Transport Administration) — Official regulatory body

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Snelle Feiten

Theory test format

40 questions, computer-based, must score at least 75%

Digital-first country

License application, booking, and renewal available via e-services

Seasonal speed limits

Motorway limit drops from 110 to 90 km/h in winter months

License validity

15 years

BAC limit

0.2‰ (stricter than most EU countries)

Total cost estimate

EUR 800-1,500 for full license

Cite This Report

AutoviaTest. (2026, February 18). Estonia traffic law report: Driving test statistics. AutoviaTest. https://autoviatest.com/nl-NL/traffic-law-reports/estonia

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🇪🇪Estonia Driving Stats

Theory Pass Rate58%

Practical Pass Rate45%

Motorway Speed110 km/h

Fatalities (2023)52 deaths

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