Driving Differences: Finland vs Romania Explained

When exploring the roads of Finland and Romania, travelers will encounter notable distinctions in traffic regulations and safety measures. From varying speed limits and lane usage to unique alcohol restrictions, understanding these contrasts is vital for ensuring a smooth journey. Prepare yourself for a safer driving experience by comparing these two countries' road rules.

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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	Romania
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited, mainly in urban areas
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Not applicable
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	Not commonly used

Cycle Lanes: Presence

finland:

Yes

romania:

Limited, mainly in urban areas

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

finland:

N/A

romania:

Not applicable

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

finland:

Yes

romania:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits.

romania:

Not commonly used

Speeds Limits

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	Finland	Romania
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30-40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	90 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	Not commonly used
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes	Yes, common practice

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

finland:

30-40 km/h

romania:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

finland:

80 km/h

romania:

90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

finland:

100-120 km/h

romania:

130 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

finland:

80-100 km/h

romania:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

finland:

Yes

romania:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits

romania:

Not commonly used

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

finland:

Yes

romania:

Yes, common practice

Signals

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	Finland	Romania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not commonly used	Not used in Romania
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; restrictions apply in some areas
Traffic Signs: Language	Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard	Romanian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with a yellow background	Triangular-shaped with a red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

finland:

Not commonly used

romania:

Not used in Romania

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

finland:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

romania:

Unnecessary use discouraged; restrictions apply in some areas

Traffic Signs: Language

finland:

Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard

romania:

Romanian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

finland:

Triangular-shaped with a yellow background

romania:

Triangular-shaped with a red border

Turns

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	Finland		Romania
Right Turn On Red	Not generally allowed		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Generally allowed unless signed otherwise

Right Turn On Red

finland:

Not generally allowed

romania:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

finland:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

romania:

Generally allowed unless signed otherwise

Documentation

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	Finland	Romania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker	Yes, periodic inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on the windshield
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

romania:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

finland:

Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation

romania:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

finland:

Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker

romania:

Yes, periodic inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

finland:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

romania:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

finland:

Mandatory for certain situations

romania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Finland		Romania
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use expected

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

finland:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

romania:

Moderate use expected

Alcohol

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	Finland	Romania
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00% to 0.05%; new drivers may have stricter limits
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Common; checkpoints used regularly
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial	Considerable fines for offenses
Test Refusal	Results in license suspension	Can result in license suspension

Limits: General Drivers

finland:

0.05%

romania:

0.00% to 0.05%; new drivers may have stricter limits

Limits: Professional Drivers

finland:

0.02%

romania:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

finland:

0.00%; zero tolerance

romania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

finland:

Common; checkpoints used

romania:

Common; checkpoints used regularly

Enforcement: Fines

finland:

Can be substantial

romania:

Considerable fines for offenses

Test Refusal

finland:

Results in license suspension

romania:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Finland	Romania
Contact: Traffic Police	Contact through 112	Call 112 for police assistance
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto	Call your insurance provider or a local service
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory, recommended	Mandatory; must be carried in the vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory, recommended	Mandatory; must be worn when outside the vehicle on the road

Contact: Traffic Police

finland:

Contact through 112

romania:

Call 112 for police assistance

Contact: Roadside Assistance

finland:

Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto

romania:

Call your insurance provider or a local service

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

romania:

Mandatory; must be carried in the vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

romania:

Mandatory; must be worn when outside the vehicle on the road

Penalties And Fines

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	Finland	Romania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on income	Varies; fines increase with speed over the limit
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Hefty fines and possible license suspension
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply, typically €85	Fine applicable; mandatory for all passengers
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, typically €100	Fines apply; using a phone without a hands-free kit is prohibited
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	Fines applicable; license points may be added
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; usually drive must pay later	Possible; payment can be immediate or through the bank
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically within 15 to 30 days
Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment	Possible if fines are not paid	Possible if fines are not paid or immediate safety concerns exist

Common Fines: Speeding

finland:

Varies; fines based on income

romania:

Varies; fines increase with speed over the limit

Common Fines: Alcohol

finland:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

romania:

Hefty fines and possible license suspension

Common Fines: Seat Belts

finland:

Fines apply, typically €85

romania:

Fine applicable; mandatory for all passengers

Common Fines: Phone Use

finland:

Fines apply, typically €100

romania:

Fines apply; using a phone without a hands-free kit is prohibited

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

finland:

Fines apply

romania:

Fines applicable; license points may be added

Payment: On The Spot

finland:

Possible; usually drive must pay later

romania:

Possible; payment can be immediate or through the bank

Payment: Deadline

finland:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

romania:

Varies; typically within 15 to 30 days

Foreign Drivers: Vehicle Impoundment

finland:

Possible if fines are not paid

romania:

Possible if fines are not paid or immediate safety concerns exist