By road
There are many ways to come to Finland by bus or by car. The internal borders of Schengen countries can be crossed anywhere, provided that you are not carrying goods that must be declared. Therefore you can cross the border from Finland to Sweden or Norway anywhere you wish.
There are 9 official border-crossing places between Finland and Russia.
The most used border-crossing places by car are Vaalimaa (from Russia), Karigasniemi (from Norway) and Tornio (from Sweden).
The most used border-crossing places by car are Vaalimaa (from Russia), Karigasniemi (from Norway) and Tornio (from Sweden).
Driving licence
A valid driving licence issued in an EU country is valid throughout the EU. In some countries, in addition to carrying a valid driving licence, you will need to have your vehicle registration document with you.
Motor insurance
Wherever you are travelling in the EU your car insurance policy will automatically provide the minimum cover (third party liability) required by law. If you have comprehensive insurance at home, check that the cover extends to travelling in other countries. A green card is not obligatory when travelling in the EU but it serves as internationally recognised proof of insurance and it makes it easier to settle claims arising from an accident. If you do not take a green card with you, you should carry your certificate of insurance. Your insurer can give you a European accident statement form, a standard document that makes it easier to make a declaration on the spot if you have an accident in another country.
Driving safely
In all EU countries, seat belts must now be worn in all vehicles, including tourist coaches and minibuses. Children must also have appropriate child restraints in cars and lorries and, where possible, in other vehicles as well. Using a mobile phone while driving greatly increases the risk of an accident and it is either explicitly or implicitly forbidden in all EU countries. The maximum permitted blood alcohol level in Finland is 0.5 mg/ml while driving.
In all EU countries, seat belts must now be worn in all vehicles, including tourist coaches and minibuses. Children must also have appropriate child restraints in cars and lorries and, where possible, in other vehicles as well. Using a mobile phone while driving greatly increases the risk of an accident and it is either explicitly or implicitly forbidden in all EU countries. The maximum permitted blood alcohol level in Finland is 0.5 mg/ml while driving.
Helsinki Bus Station Kamppi
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