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Estonia

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LAST VERIFIED 2026-09-13

Driving in Estonia

Estonia has no toll roads at all, and its distinguishing feature is how thoroughly the country is set up for winter. Winter tyres are required from roughly December to March, but the exact dates shift year to year according to conditions rather than being fixed in advance — so check the current dates rather than assuming last year's. Studs are permitted seasonally. Roads are well equipped for snow and ice, and winter driving is routine here rather than exceptional. The alcohol limit is 0.2‰, effectively a no-drinking rule and stricter than most of Europe. Headlights or daytime running lights are required at all times, day and night, year-round. Limits are 50 in towns, 90 on rural roads and 110 on the motorway. The currency is the euro, which makes the Baltic states an easy run if you are driving all three.

Speed limits

Urban
50 km/h
Rural / outside built-up areas
90 km/h
Motorway
110 km/h

Alcohol limits

General limit
0.2‰
Novice drivers
Same as general limit

Mandatory equipment

  • •Warning triangle
  • •Hi-vis vest
  • •First aid kit

Winter tires & snow chains

From approximately December to March (dates can shift year to year based on conditions), winter tires are required; studded tires permitted seasonally.

Tolls

System
No general toll

No toll roads.

More things to know before you drive

Seatbelts
Mandatory front and rear for all occupants.
Mobile phone use
Hands-free only; holding a phone while driving is prohibited.
Child seats
Children under 150 cm must use an approved child restraint suited to their size.
Headlights
Dipped headlights (or daytime running lights) are required at all times, day and night, year-round.
Low-emission & restricted zones
No low-emission zone network currently in place.
Right of way & roundabouts
Priority to the right at unmarked intersections; roundabouts give way to traffic already circulating.
Parking
Paid parking zones are common in Tallinn and other cities via meter or app.
Speed cameras
Fixed and mobile cameras are used, particularly on main roads.

Good to know

Currency is the euro. Winter driving conditions are common and roads are well-equipped for them.