Finland drivers favor weather-based winter tire regulations

A survey by Liikenneturva indicates that most Finnish drivers do not find it difficult to determine when to switch from summer to winter tires. The results show that 50 percent of respondents completely disagree that assessing the need for winter tires is challenging, while 38 percent disagree and 8 percent agree.

Since 2020, the obligation to use winter tires in Finland has been based on weather conditions rather than fixed dates. Three out of four respondents view this change positively, whereas approximately 10 percent view it negatively.

Experts note that studded tires may be used from the beginning of November to the end of March, or whenever weather conditions require them. For non-studded winter tires, the 3PMSF symbol is used for identification. While the minimum tread depth for winter tires is three millimeters, experts recommend replacing them well before they reach this limit to ensure safety against ice, slush, and snow.