Side-by-side comparison

Denmark vs Finland driving rules

Compare the main cross-border differences before driving between Denmark and Finland.

Rule Denmark Finland
Built-up areas50 km/h50 km/h
Outside built-up areas80 km/h80 km/h
Motorways / expressways130 km/hNot stated in the standardized source
Standard drivers0.5 mg/ml0.5 mg/ml
Novice drivers0.5 mg/ml0.5 mg/ml
Professional drivers0.5 mg/ml0.5 mg/ml
Daytime lightsNot stated in the standardized sourceMandatory all day
Winter tyres / equipmentNot stated in the standardized sourceMandatory
Mandatory equipmentwarning trianglewarning triangle
Low-emission zonesCheck the current national or local official sourceCheck the current national or local official source
Fines and enforcementCheck the current national or local official sourceCheck the current national or local official source
Emergency number112112

Denmark

Finland

Typical passenger-car speed limits: The source page displays no numeric passenger-car motorway default.

Winter tyres / equipment: The source states that winter tyres are mandatory but gives no dates or conditions.

This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.