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News and changes concerning the driving licence and the driving test – from Inssi's point of view.

7 September 2026Applies to: Finland

Finland's driving licence law changes on 1 October 2026 – what changes for category B learners

Risk-awareness training grows to 12 hours, at most half of driving lessons may be done in a simulator, 17-year-olds get a mandatory identifier and a night-driving ban. What it means for teaching-permit and driving-school learners.