Driving Differences: Finland vs Lithuania Explained

When navigating the roads of Finland and Lithuania, understanding the distinct traffic regulations and cultural norms is essential for ensuring a safe journey. Key variations include speed limits, lane usage, and alcohol regulations, which can significantly impact your driving experience. Familiarize yourself with these crucial contrasts to drive confidently and responsibly in both nations.

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Driving Side

The driving side in finland is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in finland is 88

1.77 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for finland is 1.77 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Finland	Lithuania
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Separation of opposing traffic directions.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Passing permitted with caution.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

finland:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

lithuania:

Separation of opposing traffic directions.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

finland:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

lithuania:

Passing permitted with caution.

Overtaking: On Right

finland:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

lithuania:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

finland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

lithuania:

Reserved for buses and taxis during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

finland:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

lithuania:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'A'; often with road signs.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

finland:

N/A

lithuania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

finland:

Yes

lithuania:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits.

lithuania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Finland	Lithuania
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30-40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	130 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, issued by police.

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

finland:

30-40 km/h

lithuania:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

finland:

80 km/h

lithuania:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

finland:

80 km/h

lithuania:

70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

finland:

100-120 km/h

lithuania:

130 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

finland:

80-100 km/h

lithuania:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

finland:

Yes

lithuania:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits

lithuania:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

finland:

Yes

lithuania:

Yes, issued by police.

Signals

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	Finland	Lithuania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not commonly used	Indicates prepared to start
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Traffic Signs: Language	Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard	Lithuanian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with a yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

finland:

Not commonly used

lithuania:

Indicates prepared to start

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

finland:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

lithuania:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Traffic Signs: Language

finland:

Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard

lithuania:

Lithuanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

finland:

Triangular-shaped with a yellow background

lithuania:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Finland		Lithuania
Right Turn On Red	Not generally allowed		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

finland:

Not generally allowed

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

finland:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

lithuania:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Finland	Lithuania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed	Accepted; International Driving Permit not required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker	Mandatory annual check
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory for certain situations	Mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

finland:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

finland:

Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation

lithuania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

finland:

Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker

lithuania:

Mandatory annual check

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

finland:

Mandatory for certain situations

lithuania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Finland		Lithuania
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Common practice

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

finland:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

lithuania:

Common practice

Alcohol

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	Finland	Lithuania
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.04%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Common, particularly at night and weekends
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Substantial; varies based on BAC level
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for severe offenses	Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses
Test Refusal	Results in license suspension	Results in penalties and license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

finland:

0.05%

lithuania:

0.04%

Limits: Professional Drivers

finland:

0.02%

lithuania:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

finland:

0.00%; zero tolerance

lithuania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

finland:

Common; checkpoints used

lithuania:

Common, particularly at night and weekends

Enforcement: Fines

finland:

Can be substantial

lithuania:

Substantial; varies based on BAC level

Enforcement: Imprisonment

finland:

Possible for severe offenses

lithuania:

Possible for high BAC levels or repeat offenses

Test Refusal

finland:

Results in license suspension

lithuania:

Results in penalties and license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Finland	Lithuania
Contact: Traffic Police	Contact through 112	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto	Contact your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory, recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory, recommended	Mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

finland:

Contact through 112

lithuania:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

finland:

Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto

lithuania:

Contact your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

lithuania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

lithuania:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Finland	Lithuania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on income	Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply, typically €85	Mandatory, fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, typically €100	Fines apply, use of hands-free device required
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; usually drive must pay later	Yes, by police

Common Fines: Speeding

finland:

Varies; fines based on income

lithuania:

Varies; fines based on km/h over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

finland:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

lithuania:

High fines, possible license suspension or imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

finland:

Fines apply, typically €85

lithuania:

Mandatory, fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

finland:

Fines apply, typically €100

lithuania:

Fines apply, use of hands-free device required

Payment: On The Spot

finland:

Possible; usually drive must pay later

lithuania:

Yes, by police