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Finland Traffic Law Report

Broninstantie: Traficom (Transport and Communications Agency)

Laatst Bijgewerkt: February 18, 2026

Belangrijkste Bevindingen

●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)

Examenstatistieken

Slagingspercentage Theorie-examen

67%

Traficom Statistics (2023)

Slagingspercentage Praktijkexamen

52%

Traficom Statistics (2023)

Afgenomen Examens per Jaar

~170,000

Traficom (2023)

Snelheidslimieten

Binnen de Bebouwde Kom

50 km/h

Buiten de Bebouwde Kom / Provinciale Wegen

80 km/h

Snelweg

120 km/h

Moeilijkste Onderwerpen

Winter Driving

30% zakpercentage

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

Right-of-Way Rules

27% zakpercentage

Priority rules at unmarked intersections and roundabouts

Speed Adaptation

24% zakpercentage

Adjusting speed for varying road and weather conditions across seasons

Wildlife Hazards

20% zakpercentage

Moose and reindeer collision avoidance, especially in northern regions

Verkeersveiligheid

Verkeersdoden

189 deaths

Statistics Finland (2023)

Trend

Decreasing - down 15% from 2019 levels

Boetes en Sancties

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

Rijden onder InvloedBAC 0.5‰; fine or up to 6 months imprisonment; aggravated (1.2‰+): up to 2 years; license revocation 1-5 years

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

Gebruik van Mobiele TelefoonEUR 100+ fine (traffic fine category)

Recente Wetswijzigingen

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

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:

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

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Snelle Feiten

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/nl-NL/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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