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5.5 Electronic Registration of Vehicles
Electronic registration of vehicles can not be used in diplomatic registrations. The Protocol Services will need a written registration certificate of each vehicle (both the technical section/tekninen osa and the notification section/ilmoitusosa) for diplomatic registrations (CD and C registrations). This concerns both the first registration of such a vehicle and any subsequent changes in the ownership of a diplomatic vehicle. Missions and members of missions can obtain a written registration certificate either from the seller of the vehicle or from an inspection station.
5.6 Other Vehicles
Other vehicles than motor vehicles, such as trailers, have ordinary registration plates. The registration is taken care of by the mission directly with the Finnish Transport Safety Agency. Questions concerning possible tax exemptions may be addressed to the Protocol Services.
5.7 Exemption from Excise Duty on Fuel
Please note section 3.10.2.
5.8 Miscellaneous
Finnish traffic rules and regulations are of a high international standard and aim at maximising the safety of citizens and ensuring smooth and effective traffic flows in cities and on highways. The members of missions are advised to become familiar with the local traffic rules and to follow them.
In Finland, the headlights must be on at all times while driving. The driver and all passengers are also obligated to wear safety belts. The driver of a motor vehicle is not allowed to hold a mobile telephone in his/her hand while driving.
Winter tyres are required between 1 December and end of February. It is however allowed to use winter tyres with spikes whenever it is necessary because of bad driving conditions.
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