Driving Differences: Finland vs Oman Explained

When comparing road regulations in Finland and Oman, notable distinctions emerge that impact travel safety. For instance, Finland features bus lanes and variable speed limits, while Oman lacks these elements. Additionally, alcohol limits and emergency contact numbers differ significantly, underscoring the need for awareness while navigating each country's unique driving landscape.

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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	Oman
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	N/A
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

Bus Lanes: Presence

finland:

Yes

oman:

Bus Lanes: Usage

finland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

oman:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

finland:

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

oman:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

finland:

N/A

oman:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

finland:

Yes

oman:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits.

oman:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Finland	Oman
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30-40 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

finland:

50 km/h

oman:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

finland:

30-40 km/h

oman:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

finland:

80 km/h

oman:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

finland:

80 km/h

oman:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

finland:

100-120 km/h

oman:

120 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

finland:

80-100 km/h

oman:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

finland:

Yes

oman:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits

oman:

N/A

Signals

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	Finland	Oman
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not commonly used	Not used in Oman
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Traffic Signs: Language	Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard	Arabic; 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

oman:

Not used in Oman

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

finland:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

oman:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Traffic Signs: Language

finland:

Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard

oman:

Arabic; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

finland:

Triangular-shaped with a yellow background

oman:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Finland		Oman
Right Turn On Red	Not generally allowed		Not typically allowed

Right Turn On Red

finland:

Not generally allowed

oman:

Not typically allowed

Documentation

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	Finland	Oman
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker	Regular inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory for certain situations	Recommended

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

finland:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed

oman:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

finland:

Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation

oman:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

finland:

Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker

oman:

Regular inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

finland:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

oman:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

finland:

Mandatory for certain situations

oman:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Finland		Oman
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Use more frequent compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

finland:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

oman:

Use more frequent compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Finland	Oman
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Substantial fines
Test Refusal	Results in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and heavy penalties

Limits: General Drivers

finland:

0.05%

oman:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

finland:

0.02%

oman:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

finland:

0.00%; zero tolerance

oman:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

finland:

Common; checkpoints used

oman:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

finland:

Can be substantial

oman:

Substantial fines

Test Refusal

finland:

Results in license suspension

oman:

Can result in license suspension and heavy penalties

Emergency Services

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	Finland	Oman
Contact: General Emergency	112	9999
Contact: Traffic Police	Contact through 112	9999
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory, recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory, recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

finland:

112

oman:

9999

Contact: Traffic Police

finland:

Contact through 112

oman:

9999

Contact: Roadside Assistance

finland:

Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto

oman:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

oman:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

oman:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Finland	Oman
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on income	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply, typically €85	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, typically €100	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	Fines can be substantial
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; usually drive must pay later	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; ensure timely payment

Common Fines: Speeding

finland:

Varies; fines based on income

oman:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Alcohol

finland:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

oman:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

finland:

Fines apply, typically €85

oman:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

finland:

Fines apply, typically €100

oman:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

finland:

Fines apply

oman:

Fines can be substantial

Payment: On The Spot

finland:

Possible; usually drive must pay later

oman:

Common

Payment: Deadline

finland:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

oman:

Varies; ensure timely payment