Finland evaluates stricter regulations for studded tires

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications is currently evaluating potential changes to studded tire regulations as part of a broader reform of the Road Traffic Act. The Renkaat kelin mukaan initiative has proposed that studded tires should only be used during the winter season when weather conditions specifically require them.

Since 2020, Finland has utilized weather-based regulations for winter tires, which also limited the use of studded tires during the spring. While a post-reform evaluation suggested that road safety has improved under the current weather-based model, some ambiguity remains regarding the specific definitions of weather and road conditions. Some motorists have expressed a desire for clearer guidelines on the exact timing for tire changes.