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- HE 125/2026 vpIn progress
Streamlining private road administration and decision-making
The administration of private roads will be eased and the right of shareholders to access information from road maintenance associations will be improved. At the same time, the construction of minor electricity and fibre-optic connections will be accelerated and the removal of unauthorised barriers from roads will be made easier.
16 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 11/2026 vpPassed with amendments
Restricting driving by 17-year-olds
Driving a passenger car will be prohibited for 17-year-olds at night between 00:00 and 05:00, and cars driven by them must display a minor driver sign. In addition, the conditions for age exemptions for minors will be tightened and the risk training required for a driving licence will be increased.
7 May 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 20/2026 vpPassed with amendments
International harmonisation of road signs
Finland will approve updated international rules on road signs and road markings. At the same time, the period of validity for old guidance signs under the Road Traffic Act will be extended until the end of 2039.
10 Apr 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 12/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Stricter regulation of electric scooters
A blood alcohol limit of 0.5 per mille will be introduced for electric scooters and similar motorised micromobility devices, and commercial hire of them will require a municipal permit. The police will have the right to breathalyse riders, and municipalities will be able to restrict the speed, number and parking of rental scooters.
30 May 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 105/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Centralising transport data into one service
All basic digital data concerning transport, public transport and the road network will be compiled into a single nationwide service. The reform will make it easier to utilise up-to-date traffic data in route planners, navigation applications and travel chain planning.
24 Oct 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 95/2023 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming track charges and investment funding
Infrastructure managers will be able to raise track access charges more than at present to finance new and upgraded rail sections. At the same time, rules on railway operating licences and safety oversight will be clarified.
19 Apr 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 70/2022 vpLapsed
Stricter driving licence conditions for 17-year-olds
Seventeen-year-olds could obtain a passenger car driving licence with a guardian's consent without a separate exemption. However, the driving rights of underage drivers would be restricted by prohibiting night driving and carrying more than one passenger.
5 Apr 2023 · no votes - HE 263/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming transport and maritime rules
Transport companies will be able to use lorries and vans hired from another EU country temporarily in domestic transport. At the same time, supervision of transport sector documents will be tightened, and fines and traffic penalty fees will be introduced for non-compliance.
17 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 21/2019 vpPassed
Postponing legislation on light cars
The introduction of light cars onto the roads is postponed by one year until 1 November 2020. The postponement will be used to examine whether the regulations can be brought into line with EU law and the driving licence directive.
17 Oct 2019 · 3 votes105 jaa35 ei - HE 86/2022 vpPassed
Raising the road safety charge
The road safety charge paid by insurance companies will be increased to secure funding for road safety work. At the same time, the Finnish Motor Insurers' Centre will be designated as the body handling insolvency situations involving insurance companies.
1 Jul 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 38/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining rail trials and transfers
Rail rolling stock can be moved for maintenance under a temporary transfer permit without full vehicle authorisation, and lighter procedures will be introduced for autonomous train trials. In addition, unused rail capacity can be allocated more flexibly throughout the year.
9 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 105/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming rail transport competition and permits
Domestic rail passenger transport will be opened to competition and the regulation of the sector will be completely reformed to comply with EU requirements. At the same time, permit processes in the rail sector will be harmonised and the administrative burden on private sidings will be reduced.
20 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 197/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming water traffic rules and boating
The rules for waterborne traffic will be brought together into a single new act, and a clear responsibility of the master will be defined for recreational craft. At the same time, boat rental will be made easier, and administrative traffic penalty fees will begin to be imposed for minor infractions instead of petty fines.
12 Jun 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 198/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining ship safety regulation and inspections
Ship inspection and safety practices will be simplified, and the reporting of passenger data to authorities will be reformed. Certain vessels will be able to switch to self-monitoring for inspections, and traditional vessels will be allowed dedicated rules that take their special characteristics into account.
15 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 144/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Adding Siuntio and Tuusula to HSL
Siuntio and Tuusula will join the operating area of the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL) joint municipal authority from the beginning of 2018. At the same time, the transitional period for licence requirements for rail transport safety duties will be extended and the rules on open ticket interfaces will be clarified.
5 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 84/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming tractor driving licence requirements
Driving licence requirements for tractors will be determined based on the vehicle's maximum design speed. Tractors capable of travelling at more than 60 kilometres per hour will require a car driving licence, and heavy vehicles will require a lorry driver's professional qualification.
21 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 43/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Regulatory supervision of metro and tram transport
Metro and tram transport would be transferred from municipal oversight to state regulatory supervision. Operators will be required to notify the Finnish Transport Safety Agency of their operations and introduce a safety management system.
17 Nov 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 43/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Easing vessel manning and automation trials
Small domestic vessels will no longer need to apply for a separate manning certificate from the authorities. In addition, the act will allow derogations from vessel manning and watchkeeping rules for automation trials under a fixed-term permit.
30 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 146/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming driving licence acquisition
Obtaining a driving licence will become more flexible, and mandatory instruction requirements will be reduced. The multi-phase system for obtaining a passenger car driving licence will be abolished, and teaching under a driving instruction permit will be made easier.
9 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 197/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Updating aviation rules and drone surveillance
Aviation legislation will be updated to align with European Union regulations, and the powers of authorities and airports will be clarified. Penalties will be introduced for safety infringements involving drones, or unmanned aircraft, and the detection of unauthorised drones at airports will be facilitated.
17 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote