Speeding fines and driving bans
A letter from a speed camera or being stopped at the roadside raises questions: do you have to pay straight away, can you contest the decision and when are you facing a driving ban? This guide explains the different penalties and how to act in each situation.
You will need
- The decision or letter you received (fixed fine, penalty claim or caution)
- Suomi.fi identification for online services
- Information on who was driving the car
Steps
Identify the type of penalty
Minor speeding offences usually result in a fixed penalty fine (rikesakko), and larger ones in day-fines (päiväsakko), the size of which depends on your income. The smallest offences can result in just a caution.
Read the decision carefully
Find out who was driving
Pay on time
Contest it within the deadline
Know the grounds for a driving ban
Get advice if needed
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