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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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The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to introduce a comprehensive reform of the Driving Licence Act, as the new Driving Licences Directive and the updated driving disqualifications rules of the EU shall be transposed into national legislation. The Directive calls for amendments to the driving licences regulation throughout the EU.https://lvm.fi/en/-/overhaul-of-the-driving-licence-act-now-under-way-to-improve-road-safety
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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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On 12 June 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications initiated a regulation project to amend the Driving Licence Act. The project’s goals are to promote road safety by improving the capability of young drivers to identify and avoid risks and by restricting the times of day young people can drive. Preparations for this project have been under way for a long time.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-ranne-we-will-seek-to-improve-road-safety-for-young-people-through-amendments-to-the-driving-licence-act
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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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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
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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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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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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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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 Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to improve the operating conditions for the transport sector. The aim of the project is to further specify the EU regulation concerning road cabotage and make the regulations easier to comply with and supervise. In addition, the project promotes the use of vehicles powered by alternative fuels with a total mass not exceeding 4,250 kg in goods transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-project-regulatory-measures-to-improve-operating-conditions-for-transport-sector
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On 7 May 2026, the Government submitted for approval amendments to the Act on Transport Services, the Driving Licence Act, the Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and the Act on the Enforcement of a Fine. The amendments aim to improve the operating conditions for the transport sector. Most of the acts and the amended decree will enter into force on 15 May 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-improves-operating-conditions-for-the-transport-sector
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Press releases Final report of the Digital Panel: Finland’s strong digital potential must be translated into economic growth Type: Press release Categories: Publication date: 15.6.2026 The Ministry of Transport and Communications published the fin...https://lvm.fi/en/current-pressreleases
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On 5 March 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services, Driving Licence Act, Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and Act on the Enforcement of a Fine.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-improve-operating-conditions-for-transport-sector
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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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16.4.2026 | On 16 April 2026, the Government proposed that the amendments made to the international Convention on Road Signs and Signals be approved. The amendments will have only minor effects in Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-convention-on-road-signs-and-signals-to-be-approved
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2.4.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal to amend the Private Roads Act. The proposed amendments respond to the needs identified by the authorities and courts applying the act, as well as to feedback from stakeholders. Comments may be submitted until 11 May 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-amendments-to-private-roads-act-sent-out-for-consultation
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5.3.2026 | On 5 March 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal on approving the amendments made to the international Convention on Road Signs and Signals. The amendments would have only minor effects in Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-approval-of-amendments-to-convention-on-road-signs-and-signals
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13.11.2025 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the Rail Transport Act and the Act on Transport Services on 14 November 2025. The amendments will enhance the safety and security of urban rail transport and allow more time to procure rolling stock that meets EU requirements for use in the forest and chemicals industries.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-proposed-to-the-rail-traffic-act-and-the-act-on-transport-services
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12.12.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is seeking comments on a Government draft on approving amendments to the Convention on Road Signs and Signals until 27 January 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/consultation-process-changes-to-the-convention-on-road-signs-and-signals