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Young people’s traffic safety has recently gained widespread attention following the tragic traffic accidents in Nurmijärvi.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-young-people-in-finland-have-the-right-to-safe-driving-we-must-ensure-better-knowledge-skills-and-attitudes-
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The National Cyber Security Office, based at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Finnish Terminology Centre are requesting comments on a draft of an updated Cybersecurity Glossary. The deadline for submitting comments is 20 March 2026. The glossary project is part of an implementation plan of Finland’s Cyber Security Strategy 2024–2035.https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-of-updated-cybersecurity-glossary-sent-out-for-comments
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On 11 May 2026, the National Cyber Security Office, based at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Finnish Terminology Centre published an updated version of the Cybersecurity Glossary. The glossary project is part of the implementation plan of Finland’s Cyber Security Strategy 2024–2035.https://lvm.fi/en/-/updated-cybersecurity-glossary-to-clarify-the-use-of-cybersecurity-terms
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In line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government, Finland's Cyber Security Strategy has been revised to respond to the changed security environment. The strategy will make cyber security a more integral part of Finland's concept of comprehensive security.https://lvm.fi/en/-/revised-cyber-security-strategy-responds-to-changed-security-environment
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched an update of the Transport Safety Strategy. The strategy is guided by Vision Zero, which aims to eliminate all traffic fatalities in Finland by 2050.https://lvm.fi/en/-/transport-safety-strategy-update-to-be-launched-aiming-for-zero-traffic-fatalities-by-2050
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20.4.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the agencies in its branch of government, the Transport and Communications Agency, the Transport Infrastructure Agency and the Meteorological Institute, have drawn up a joint operational plan on gender equality and non-discrimination for 2026–2030.https://lvm.fi/en/-/equality-mainstreaming-increases-inclusion-and-promotes-non-discrimination-
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10.6.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a monitoring report on the impacts of the legislative amendments that were needed to implement the Directive establishing the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC), or Telecoms Directive. The report also includes data on the achievement of the related regulatory objectives. The EECC regulates electronic communications (telecoms) networks and services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/report-on-implementation-impacts-of-the-european-electronic-communications-code-published
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a draft government proposal concerning the implementation of the Non-Road Mobile Machinery and Euro 7 Regulations. The proposal also introduces amendments to certain national provisions. Comments may be submitted until 10 June 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/public-consultation-national-implementation-of-eu-regulations-on-non-road-mobile-machinery-and-vehicle-emission-limits
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20.8.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes a permanent increase of EUR 4.7 million from 2026 onwards for measures set out in the Cyber Security Strategy. This increase is to be included in the 2026 Budget, and the funding will be targeted at the most important and urgent priorities of the Cyber Security Strategy and its implementation plan. Budget funding is proposed for the operations...https://lvm.fi/en/-/permanent-funding-is-necessary-for-implementing-the-cyber-security-strategy
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28.1.2025 | The working group that examined impact assessment capability in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications and its development has completed its work. The working group defined a target state of impact assessment capability and priorities for the development and created a framework for the evaluation and development of impact assessment capability.https://lvm.fi/en/-/working-group-development-of-impact-assessment-capability-into-ongoing-activity
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5.6.2026 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene in Luxembourg on 8-9 June 2026. Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne on the Transport Council, and by State Secretary Marjo Lindgren on the Telecommunications Council.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-attending-eu-transport-council-port-and-maritime-industry-strategies-to-be-outlined
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8.6.2026 | On 9 June 2026, in connection with the EU Transport Council meeting, Finland joined a Joint Declaration of Intent by Member States regarding large-scale cross-border testbeds for autonomous vehicles. The aim is to promote the testing of automated driving systems in the EU.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-joins-a-declaration-of-intent-promoting-the-automation-of-road-transport
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13.11.2024 | On 13 November 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published the national programme on the distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels. The programme, which was drawn up in broad-based cooperation with stakeholders, facilitates the implementation of EU regulation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/distribution-infrastructure-programme-helps-transition-to-alternative-fuels
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12.6.2026 | The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) held its session in London, with hybrid participation, from 8 to 12 June 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/international-maritime-organization-advances-technical-cooperation-in-maritime-sector
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29.5.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will discontinue the preparation of a government proposal concerning information on the location of underground network infrastructure. This decision was made because a number of challenges came to light during the preparation of the government proposal.https://lvm.fi/en/-/drafting-of-an-act-on-the-location-of-underground-network-infrastructure-to-be-discontinued
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9.2.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published Finland’s policies on procedures for enforcing the mandatory obligations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and for ensuring the compliance of the maritime administration. The policies are part of the preparations for the IMO audit.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-publishes-policies-on-meeting-imo-obligations-concerning-maritime-administration
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4.6.2026 | Finland has been awarded EUR 462,000 in EU funding to advance road safety under a European Commission call launched in late 2025. It will support a network-wide road safety assessment, the collection of road safety performance indicators, and the national implementation of the EU Road Safety Package.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-funding-awarded-for-research-and-development-to-improve-road-safety
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1.6.2026 | The 2026 National Cyber Security Exercise for state administration organizations was held from 25 to 29 May. In the exercise, the aim was to influence citizen services through cyber-attacks using real-world threat actor tactics and techniques.https://lvm.fi/en/-/national-cyber-security-exercise-for-state-administration-organizations-targeted-supply-chains-and-critical-dependencies
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26.5.2023 | On 26 May 2023, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a working group report on the national implementation of the EU’s Data Governance Act. The report analyses and summarises the obligations laid down in the Act.https://lvm.fi/en/-/report-on-the-national-implementation-of-the-data-governance-act-published
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28.5.2026 | On 28 May 2026, the Government proposed the approval of the national provisions supplementing the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The legislation will enter into force on 1 June 2026, with transitional periods aligned with those of the CRA during 2026–2027. The aim of the CRA is to improve the cybersecurity of products.https://lvm.fi/en/-/provisions-supplementing-the-cyber-resilience-act-to-enter-into-force-improving-cybersecurity-of-smart-devices-and-software
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13.12.2022 | On 13 December 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a follow-up report that assesses the networks of recharging and refuelling stations for vehicles running on electricity, gas or hydrogen. It also includes an assessment of the take-up of electric and gas cars. According to the report, the targets set for 2020 have for the most part been achieved. However, the targets set in 2017 were moderate and they were tightened in 2021 in the Roadmap for Fossil-free Transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/report-market-for-new-propulsion-systems-develops-largely-in-line-with-the-objectives-1893172
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13.12.2022 | On 13 December 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a follow-up report that assesses the networks of recharging and refuelling stations for vehicles running on electricity, gas or hydrogen. It also includes an assessment of the take-up of electric and gas cars. According to the report, the targets set for 2020 have for the most part been achieved. However, the targets set in 2017 were moderate and they were tightened in 2021 in the Roadmap for Fossil-free Transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/report-market-for-new-propulsion-systems-develops-largely-in-line-with-the-objectives
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Press releases Minister Ranne attending EU Transport Council: port and maritime industry strategies to be outlined Type: Press release Categories: Publication date: 5.6.2026 The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene in Luxembour...https://lvm.fi/en/current-pressreleases
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28.8.2023 | A COVID-19 legislation ex post evaluation, prepared jointly by the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom, has been released. The report examines the temporary legislation put in place in 2020–2021 in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications in consequence of COVID 19. It also looks at the drafting of this legislation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/evaluation-released-of-covid-19-legislation-and-policies-in-administrative-branch-of-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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4.11.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a report on 4 November 2022 on the findings of a study that looked into the accessibility of public transport travel chains. The findings indicate that the physical accessibility of travel chains and the availability of accessibility information on journeys should be improved.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/report-accessibility-of-public-transport-travel-chains-has-scope-for-improvement
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12.6.2023 | On 12 June 2023, the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications published an operational gender equality and non-discrimination plan for 2023–2025. The aim of the plan is to promote equality and non-discrimination in the activities and decision-making of the administrative branch.https://lvm.fi/en/-/pursuing-equality-and-non-discrimination
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4.11.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a report on 4 November 2022 on the findings of a study that looked into the accessibility of public transport travel chains. The findings indicate that the physical accessibility of travel chains and the availability of accessibility information on journeys should be improved.https://lvm.fi/en/-/report-accessibility-of-public-transport-travel-chains-has-scope-for-improvement-1857064
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28.9.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a report it commissioned on the cost impacts of the proposals in the EU's Fit for 55 Package on road transport. The report assessed how the legislative proposals included in the package would affect the fuel costs of road transport in Finland by 2030. The report is part of the preparations for the national processing of the Fit for 55 package.https://lvm.fi/en/-/cost-impacts-from-eu-s-fit-for-55-climate-package-on-road-transport-studied-1838299
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Ministry Sustainable growth, wellbeing and safety through knowledge and connections of the future Law drafting in the transport and communications sectors Cooperation with the European Union International cooperation Overseeing the agencies in the...https://lvm.fi/en/the-ministry
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Processing of personal data in the Ministry of Transport and Communications The Ministry of Transport and Communications must process personal data for various purposes in order to carry out the work falling within its mandate. The processing is n...https://lvm.fi/en/data-protection
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28.9.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a report it commissioned on the cost impacts of the proposals in the EU's Fit for 55 Package on road transport. The report assessed how the legislative proposals included in the package would affect the fuel costs of road transport in Finland by 2030. The report is part of the preparations for the national processing of the Fit for 55 package.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/cost-impacts-from-eu-s-fit-for-55-climate-package-on-road-transport-studied
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on the draft government proposal concerning the implementation of the Ship-Source Pollution Directive. The necessary amendments would be made to the Environmental Protection Act. Comments may be submitted until 18 June 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/implementation-of-ship-source-pollution-directive-sent-out-for-comments
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16.12.2021 | According to a study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on information environments in logistics, the key priority in the digitalisation of logistics is to develop the existing national information environment as part of the EU-wide data space development in the transport sector. The development should be tightly linked with the data resources maintained by the authorities and with the availability and utilisation of data accumulated in dealings with the authorities.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/report-well-functioning-information-environment-in-logistics-improves-transportation-efficiency
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal and draft decrees concerning maritime regulation. The aim of the proposed amendments is to clarify and harmonise the regulation of maritime safety, qualifications and supervision. The deadline for submitting comments is 18 June 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-proposal-to-streamline-maritime-regulation-circulated-for-comments
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European Union affairs Council of the European Union Preparation of matters by Coreper or Council working parties Preparation of EU matters in Finland 1. Council of the European Union In Council meetings, ministers from EU Member States discuss po...https://lvm.fi/en/eu-affairs
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16.12.2021 | According to a study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on information environments in logistics, the key priority in the digitalisation of logistics is to develop the existing national information environment as part of the EU-wide data space development in the transport sector. The development should be tightly linked with the data resources maintained by the authorities and with the availability and utilisation of data accumulated in dealings with the authorities.https://lvm.fi/en/-/report-well-functioning-information-environment-in-logistics-improves-transportation-efficiency-1612075
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Services Objective and tasks Passenger and goods transport Communications market Basic Communications Services Operating licences Mobility as a service 1. Objective and tasks The Ministry aims to ensure that the mobility, communications and transp...https://lvm.fi/en/services
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Information and security Objective and tasks Data economy Media and postal services Cyber security, information security and data protection Road transport and Logistics chains 1. Objective and tasks It is the duty of the Ministry of Transport and...https://lvm.fi/en/information-en
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act. The proposal aims to improve road safety for young people. Comments may be submitted until 14 December 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/consultation-amendments-to-driving-licence-act-to-improve-road-safety-for-young-people
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10.6.2021 | On 10 June 2021, the Government adopted a Cyber Security Development Programme. It is a concrete implementation plan on how to develop cyber security across sectors in the long term. It covers the years 2021-2030.https://lvm.fi/en/-/cyber-security-development-programme-higher-level-of-cyber-security-brings-growth-and-jobs-1376758
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2.3.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a memorandum concerning micromobility and the use of electric scooters. Comments can be submitted between 2 and 31 March 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/memorandum-on-alternative-solutions-concerning-electric-scooters-and-micromobility
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The Government submitted a proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act to Parliament on 19 February 2026. The aim of the legislative proposal is to improve traffic safety for young people in particular.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-driving-licence-act-to-improve-traffic-safety-among-young-drivers
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In line with the Programme of Prime Minister Orpo's Government, Finland's Cyber Security Strategy has been revised to respond to the changed security environment. The objectives of the revised strategy extend to 2035. A strategy implementation plan has been drawn to describe the development measures to achieve the objectives. The plan was approved on 3 December 2024 by the steering group of the project developing an operating model for government security management.https://lvm.fi/en/-/cyber-security-strategy-implementation-plan-published-cybersecurity-integrated-into-comprehensive-security
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15.9.2021 | How much does teleworking reduce emissions from transport? What about transport services or combined transport? Three studies provide new information on ways to reduce emissions.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/new-information-on-the-impacts-of-teleworking-and-new-transport-services-on-greenhouse-gas-emissions
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The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 20 November 2024. The CRA sets minimum cyber security requirements for products and software that can be connected to the internet or to other devices. A project preparing national legislation to complement the Act is underway at the Ministry of Transport and Communications.https://lvm.fi/en/-/cyber-resilience-act-sets-minimum-requirements-for-connected-products-national-implementation-project-underway
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On 9 April, the Ministry of Transport and Communications launched a legislative project to prepare amendments to the act on facilitating the introduction of very high capacity networks. The legislative amendments will enable the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom to implement a system for responding to and monitoring location study requests.https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-legislative-project-to-prepare-a-response-system-for-location-study-requests
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2.3.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a memorandum concerning micromobility and the use of electric scooters. Comments can be submitted between 2 and 31 March 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/memorandum-on-alternative-solutions-concerning-electric-scooters-and-micromobility-1948514
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15.9.2021 | How much does teleworking reduce emissions from transport? What about transport services or combined transport? Three studies provide new information on ways to reduce emissions.https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-information-on-the-impacts-of-teleworking-and-new-transport-services-on-greenhouse-gas-emissions-1510312
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10.6.2021 | On 10 June 2021, the Government adopted a Cyber Security Development Programme. It is a concrete implementation plan on how to develop cyber security across sectors in the long term. It covers the years 2021-2030.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/cyber-security-development-programme-higher-level-of-cyber-security-brings-growth-and-jobs
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Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will visit Stockholm on 22 May 2026. She will meet Swedish colleagues and attend a seminar on Nordic cooperation and the role of transport infrastructure in improving preparedness and competitiveness.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-to-visit-stockholm
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal for amending the legislation on devices known as jammers intended for interfering with radio communications. The amendments would be made to the Act on Electronic Communications Services. Comments may be submitted until 29 October 2025.https://lvm.fi/en/-/consultation-process-unauthorised-possession-of-jammers-proposed-to-be-criminalised
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27.5.2021 | The Government has on 27 May 2021 outlined measures aimed at more efficient, safer and climate-friendly transport in its resolution on the digitalisation of logistics. The goal is also to promote the industry's digital know-how and ensure a level playing field.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-resolution-digitalisation-of-logistics-brings-improved-efficiency-and-sustainability-in-transport
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16.11.2021 | Many jobs and societal functions depend on a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) nowadays. Digital services require time and location information provided by satellites to enable the operations of banking services and power grids, and to help the rescue service find people who are lost and truck drivers locate timber stacks in the forest. A new action programme for developing satellite navigation in Finland was published on 16 November 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/time-and-location-information-systems-based-on-satellite-navigation-systems-are-increasingly-important-1581844
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications has set up a project to prepare an assessment memorandum on national extensions to the Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications. The review will focus especially on national data protection regulation concerning corporate subscribers.https://lvm.fi/en/-/regulation-on-corporate-subscribers-to-be-reviewed-for-relevance-and-appropriateness
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2.2.2023 | On 2 February 2023, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic adopt the Act on permit-granting procedures and other administrative procedures for certain projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) that would implement the so-called Smart TEN-T Directive. In addition, the Government proposed amendments to be adopted on the Act on the Transport System and Highways as w...https://lvm.fi/en/-/decision-making-on-highway-classification-to-be-streamlined-and-provisions-to-be-laid-down-on-maximum-duration-for-permit-granting-procedures-1928110
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Networks and services Objective and tasks Communications networks Transport system Passenger, goods and freight transport 1. Objective and tasks We at the Ministry of Transport and Communications are committed to developing Finland’s transport sys...https://lvm.fi/en/networks
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The Government proposed on 13 May 2026 that the amendments to the Driving Licence Act be adopted. For the most part, the Act will enter into force on 29 May 2026. The aim of the amendments is to improve traffic safety for young people in particular.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amended-driving-licence-act-includes-night-driving-ban-for-young-drivers-to-improve-traffic-safety-for-young-people