Liikenteen valvonnasta määrättävät seuraamukset
- 1/20If a red traffic light is ignored in Finland
Running a red light results in a fine and typically 2 to 3 demerit points.
If a driver accumulates 12 demerit points within a year
Reaching 12 points leads to a temporary suspension and mandatory training.
When minor traffic violations occur
Police officers are empowered to issue immediate fines for minor infractions.
If a fine is based on the income-linked system
Fines for serious offences (e.g., major speeding) use the day-fine system based on daily income.
If a driver is caught DUI in Finland
A BAC of 0.05% or higher is punishable under Finnish DUI laws.
If a driver refuses a police breathalyser test
Refusing a test is equivalent to a DUI offence in legal terms.
When a speed camera captures a violation
Speed cameras trigger fines sent to the registered vehicle owner.
If driving without a valid licence in Finland
Driving unlicensed is considered a criminal traffic offence.
If penalty points need to be tracked
Traficom keeps track of all licensing and demerit points.
If a radar jammer is used while driving
Radar jammers are illegal using them is treated as a criminal offence.
If illegal overtaking occurs in a no-overtaking zone
Overtaking in a restricted zone attracts fines and demerit points.
If police find a severe traffic offence during a stop
Exceeding the limit significantly (e.g., 50 km/h over) can trigger immediate suspension.
When a traffic fine is disputed
Fines can be appealed through a formal objection process.
If a foreign driver breaks serious traffic laws in Finland
Foreigners are subject to the same laws penalties apply and may include bans.
If repeated penalties raise medical concerns
A medical assessment may be required if substance abuse is suspected.
If a traffic fine is unpaid
Non-payment can result in a substitute prison sentence for unpaid day-fines.
If street racing or reckless driving occurs
Dangerous driving like street racing is a criminal offence.
If a vehicle enters a bus lane unlawfully
Bus lane misuse results in a fine and often one demerit point.
If a driver commits a serious infraction like running a red light or DUI
Serious road threats like dangerous overtaking incur multiple points.
If a driver is caught DUI for a second time
Repeat DUI offenders face harsher consequences including longer suspensions.