Suomi-Finland
| SUOMI–FINLAND (SF/FIN) |
| Model FIN1. The model may appear in two different layouts (description of categories in two columns or in |
| one), but there are no substantial differences. |
| Model FIN1, FIN2. A licence of categories CE, D and DE may be renewed under specific circumstances after |
| the holder’s 70th birthday, in this case an exceptional permit is issued to the holder (rare in practice). These |
| permits are the prerequisite for the issue of a driving licence after the age of 70. A licence, which is issued on |
| the basis of an exceptional permit, is valid for a maximum period of five years. |
| Model FIN3. The probation validity of two years applies to categories BE and C as well, in case they are issued |
| during the two-year probation period of a category B licence. |
| Model FIN3. Licence categories CE, D1, D1E and DE may be renewed after the holder’s 70th birthday. For this |
| purpose, an exceptional permit has to be issued (see remark 2.). |
| Model FIN3. This code, printed at the bottom of the front page of the plastic card licence, indicates the re- |
| striction of a category A entitlement in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) second indent of Directive 91/439/ |
| EEC. At the end, the date of expiry of the restriction is indicated. |
| 6.Model FIN3. This code/digit combination indicates that the relevant licence was issued in exchange for an- |
| other licence. The combination consists of a code number, the nationality code of the issuing state of the ex- |
| changed licence and finally the number of the exchanged licence (see Article 8(6) of Directive 91/439/EEC). |
| 7.Model FIN4. The limited period of validity of two years that applies to B, applies to licence categories BE, C1, |
| C1E, C and CE as well, in this case they are issued during the two-year probation period of a category B li- |
| cence. In these cases the expiry date is always the same as for the category B entitlement which has been |
| initially granted. The above entitlements may thus be granted for a period, which is less than two years. Bus |
| licences cannot be issued during this period. |
| A renewal of categories C1E, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE after the age of 70 is possible only if an exceptional |
| permit is issued. A licence issued on the basis of an exceptional permit is valid for a maximum period of five |
| years. |
| Model FIN4. National category M is issued since 1 January 2000. |
| Model FIN5 — Åland. The competent authorities could only produce a copy of this model but no physical |
| specimen. |
| Model FIN7 — Åland. National category M has been issued since 1 June 2004. |
| FIN: Description and security features |
| Model FIN1. |
| Security features: Coloration of the licence; heraldic figure. |
| Models FIN2, 3. |
| Security features: Bar code; microprinting; and embossed printing. |
| Model FIN4. |
| Security features: Bar code; microprinting; embossed figure and embossed printing. |
