The speed limits in Finland are 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 100 and 120 km/h. But the signs are always displayed with the actual speed limit value rather than having «end of speed limit» signs, unlike most other countries in Europe.
Usage of speed limits
20 km/h
Special streets in cities (pedestrian zones, yard streets)
30 km/h
In residential areas
40 km/h
In built-up areas
50 km/h
On big streets in built-up areas
60 km/h
On big streets in built-up areas
On small roads outside built-up areas
70 km/h
On big roads close to big cities
80 km/h
On rural roads
On single carriageway main roads especially in winter
100 km/h
On motorways close to big cities and in winter on all motorways
Expressways/dual carriageway main roads
Good quality single carriageway main roads especially in summer
Some good quality paved regional roads with low traffic in summer
