Laws and regulations
Frequently asked questions about vehicle rules, requirements and laws. Wondering what road signs mean? Or do you have questions about safe car travel for children? You can find the answers here.
As a rule of thumb, short headlights should be switched back on two car lengths away from another car. This will minimise glare from oncoming cars and maintain good visibility once you have passed each other.
Booster cushions (backless boosters) are legal for larger children, but they are generally not the safest option for younger children.
ECE R44 and ECE R129 are international safety standards for child car seats.
It depends on the model of the car seat and the safety standard it meets. In practice, this often means until the child is at least 4 years old, or as long as the child fits in a rear-facing car seat.
According to Finnish traffic law:
- All children under 135 cm must use an approved child restraint system.
- The restraint must be appropriate for the child’s height and weight.
Once a child is over 135 cm tall, they may use the vehicle’s regular seat belt. However, the Finnish Road Safety Council (Liikenneturva) recommends that children use a booster seat until they are about 150 cm tall, so that the seat belt fits properly across the body.
If you are travelling with your cat in a car, it is safest to travel in a carrier that is securely fastened to the car, for example with a seat belt.
In Finland, drivers are required by law to ensure that their vehicles and visibility from the vehicle are in such a condition that driving does not cause danger.