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DRIVING IN FINLAND
RULES & REGULATIONS
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Drive on the right-hand side of the road and overtake on the left.
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Every occupant in the car has to wear a seat belt.
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Children who are less than 1.5m tall can’t sit in the front seat of the car unless they have an appropriate child seat restraint. Children under 3 years old must use a child restraint seat.
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Don’t drink and drive because the drink driving limit is zero.
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The use of mobile phones whilst driving is illegal unless you use a hands-free system.
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Dipped headlights must be on at all times even on motorways.
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It’s illegal to use full-beam lights in built-up areas at night.
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Give way to the right when vehicles are approaching an intersection.
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Give way to cars on the left when on a motorway.
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You must always give way to forms of public transportation such as buses and trams.
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Hungary can experience very severe winter weather conditions so if you travel there at that time of year you must make sure that you use winter tyres.
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In some areas during winter, snow chains may be required.
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If you have to pass a rail crossing do so slowly.
SPEED LIMITS
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50 km/h in built-up areas.
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90 km/h on open roads.
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110 km/h on semi-motorways
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130 km/h on motorways.
THINGS TO BRING ALONG
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Full UK driver’s licence.
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Always have your passport with you when driving.
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First Aid Kit
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A warning triangle inside the car in case you break down
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Reflective vest
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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You will have to pay tolls for some motorways and you’ll be given a sticker to put in your car as proof of payment.
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You shouldn’t use your horn except in cases of extreme danger.
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If you’re are caught committing a driving offence whilst driving in Hungary then you could face being given an on the spot fine.
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Most of the main tourist areas have free parking. Parking is permitted on the right-hand side of two-way streets and on both sides of one-way streets. Parking in Budapest can be tricky as it is a busy city. If you park illegally your car could be clamped.
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Most roads in Hungary are in good condition.