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: 173 deaths in 2023 — Decreasing - down 18% from 2019 (211 deaths)
- ●~170,000 tests administered per year by Traficom
- ●Most challenging topic: Winter Driving (30% fail rate)
Test Statistics
Speed Limits
Urban
50 km/h
Rural / National Roads
80 km/h
Motorway / Highway
120 km/h
Most Challenging Topics
Winter Driving
30% fail rateMandatory winter tires (Nov-Mar), ice and snow driving techniques, stopping distances on icy roads
Right-of-Way Rules
27% fail ratePriority rules at unmarked intersections and roundabouts
Speed Adaptation
24% fail rateAdjusting speed for varying road and weather conditions across seasons
Wildlife Hazards
20% fail rateMoose and reindeer collision avoidance, especially in northern regions
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
173 deaths
Statistics Finland (2023)
Trend
Decreasing - down 18% from 2019 (211 deaths)
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
Updated theory test question bank with new video-based hazard perception scenarios
Stricter penalties for mobile phone use while driving
E-services expanded: full digital license application and renewal via Traficom portal
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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