FinlandvsSweden
Finland and Sweden share a land border — here's how their driving rules differ, side by side.
VERIFIED 2026-07-29 & 2026-07-29 · METHODOLOGY| RULE | Finland | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Driving side | Drives on the right | Drives on the right |
| Urban speed limit | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Rural speed limit | 80 km/h | 70 km/h |
| Motorway speed limit | 120 km/h | 110 km/h |
| Alcohol limit (general) | 0.5‰ | 0.2‰ |
| Alcohol limit (novice) | Same as general | Same as general |
| Mandatory equipment | Warning triangle | Warning triangle |
| Tolls | No general toll | Toll booths |
| Headlights | Dipped headlights (or daytime running lights) are required at all times, day and night, year-round. | Dipped headlights (or daytime running lights) are required at all times, day and night, year-round. |
| Winter tires / chains | Legally required from 1 December to the end of February, with an extended practical window (roughly November to April) given the climate; studded tires are permitted seasonally. | From 1 December to 31 March, winter tires are required whenever winter road conditions are present (studded tires permitted seasonally); enforcement is active given how common snow and ice are. |
| Low-emission / restricted zones | No low-emission zone network currently in place. | Stockholm, Gothenburg, and a few other cities operate environmental zones mainly restricting older, higher-emission heavy vehicles; passenger car restrictions are more limited but check current local rules. |
| Child seats | Children under 135 cm must generally use an approved child restraint suited to their size. | Children are generally required to use a suitable restraint (often rear-facing) until around 135 cm tall. |
| Mobile phone use | Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited. | Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited. |
| Currency | EUR | SEK |
| Emergency number | 112 | 112 |