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1.12.2020 | On 1 December 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out for comments a report on the current state in emissions manipulations carried out by or on behalf of vehicle users as well as on the possible regulatory alternatives and their impacts.

12.6.2012 | This past spring a Ministry of Transport and Communications working group has begun its enquiry into how transport in Finland can be developed in a fair and intelligent way. The working group is headed by Jorma Ollila. The enquiry delves into matters such as the way in which Finland should progress in the introduction of the road toll systems in the long-term.

17.12.2020 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the new Road Traffic Act. Some of the amendments are technical in nature and some concern snowmobile driving. The new Road Traffic Act entered into force on 1 June 2020.

22.10.2020 | Government proposes financial support for purchase of gas-fuelled trucks. It is proposed that support be granted for purchasing or long-term leasing of new trucks of over 16 tonnes.

27.6.2017 | Changes to periodic inspections in 2018 Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 27.6.2017 10.00 Type: Press release The interval for periodic inspections of passenger cars, vans and special vehicles weighing at most 3.5 tonnes an...

30.7.2009 | Ms Anu Vehviläinen, Finland's Minister of Transport, has received a letter from Mr Igor Levitin, Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation, telling that the Russian Customs Services has redrafted the proposal for a decree on container imports. The new draft was also discussed on 29 July at the meeting of Mr Harri Pursiainen, Permanent Secretary of the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, and Mr Sergei Aristov, Vice Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation.

28.12.2018 | The use of larger, more powerful snowmobiles will be permitted on snowmobile routes designated for this purpose and separately designated routes.

28.6.2017 | Changes to periodic inspections in 2018 Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 28.6.2017 12.24 Type: Press release The interval for periodic inspections of passenger cars, vans and special vehicles weighing at most 3.5 tonnes an...

5.12.2019 | The Government proposes supplements to the new Road Traffic Act that is to enter into force in summer 2020. The need for amendments is due to changes in Finnish and European Union legislation. The aim is to have a clear set of provisions covering the use of vehicles on the road.

5.12.2019 | The Government proposes supplements to the new Road Traffic Act that is to enter into force in summer 2020. The need for amendments is due to changes in Finnish and European Union legislation. The aim is to have a clear set of provisions covering the use of vehicles on the road.

14.1.2021 | The Government is proposing an urgent revision of legislation on car scrapping bonuses to ensure that a subsidy granted for scrapping one old car is used in purchasing one new low-emission passenger motor vehicle, electric bicycle or right to use public transport. This is a technical revision ensuring that provisions correspond more closely to the original purpose of the legislation.

28.11.2011 | The second progress report on the Climate Policy Programme for the Ministry of Transport and Communications' administrative sector has been released. Monitoring data indicates that transport-related greenhouse gas emissions have risen since the previous study.

12.6.2012 | This past spring a Ministry of Transport and Communications working group has begun its enquiry into how transport in Finland can be developed in a fair and intelligent way. The working group is headed by Jorma Ollila. The enquiry delves into matters such as the way in which Finland should progress in the introduction of the road toll systems in the long-term.

16.11.2020 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet from 16 to 20 November. A key topic on the agenda of the virtual session is short-term measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

14.1.2021 | The Government is proposing an urgent revision of legislation on car scrapping bonuses to ensure that a subsidy granted for scrapping one old car is used in purchasing one new low-emission passenger motor vehicle, electric bicycle or right to use public transport. This is a technical revision ensuring that provisions correspond more closely to the original purpose of the legislation.

22.11.2018 | Finnish automotive industry and the State conclude a Green Deal Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 22.11.2018 10.10 Type: Press release The Finnish automotive industry, Ministry of Transport and Communications and Ministry o...

16.11.2020 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet from 16 to 20 November. A key topic on the agenda of the virtual session is short-term measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

28.11.2011 | The second progress report on the Climate Policy Programme for the Ministry of Transport and Communications' administrative sector has been released. Monitoring data indicates that transport-related greenhouse gas emissions have risen since the previous study.

11.10.2018 | ­The Government proposes that the use of larger snowmobiles should be allowed on suitable designated snow mobile routes.

27.2.2018 | Reform of the vehicle inspection system: changes to authorisations Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 27.2.2018 11.38 Type: Press release The reform of the vehicle inspection system has reached its second stage where amendme...