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22.5.2025 | On 20 May 2025, the European Commission published a delegated regulation that creates a separate vehicle sub-group for extra-heavy combination lorries to the EU’s CO2 emission performance standards regulation for the calculation of CO2 emission targets of vehicle manufacturers. Finland was active in influencing the process in advance to define extra-heavy combination lorries (EHC).

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.

22.1.2024 | The European Member States, Parliament and the Commission have reached a provisional agreement on a regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). The emissions reduction targets for new heavy-duty vehicles will gradually tighten and the scope of application of the regulation will widen. The accord was achieved in tripartite negotiations on 18 January 2024.

17.10.2023 | At the Environment Council meeting on 16 October 2023, the Member States of the European Union adopted a general approach on CO2 emissions restrictions for new heavy-duty vehicles.

10.1.2019 | The maximum length of a vehicle combination in road traffic will increase from 25.25 to 34.5 metres. The maximum permissible mass remains at 76 tonnes. New type of vehicle combinations that differ from the current standards may also be used on the road. A Government decree on the matter will enter into force on 21 January 2019.

10.1.2019 | Maximum length of a vehicle combination 34.5 metres Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 10.1.2019 13.18 Type: Press release The maximum length of a vehicle combination in road traffic will increase from 25.25 to 34.5 metres. ...

16.10.2023 | The EU ministers responsible for the environment and climate change issues will meet in Luxembourg on 16 October to discuss the EU’s objectives for the negotiations at the UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Dubai. The conclusions to be adopted by the Environment Council will constitute the EU’s objective for the Climate Change Conference. Finland’s representative at the Environment Council will be Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen.

30.3.2023 | On 30 March 2023, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament concerning the European Commission’s proposal on stricter carbon dioxide emission limits for new heavy-duty vehicles placed on the market. The Government supports the Commission’s proposal on stricter CO2 emission limits for heavy-duty vehicles.

4.10.2021 | The draft government proposal for an act concerning purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles has been sent out for comments. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments by 10 October 2021.

4.10.2021 | The draft government proposal for an act concerning purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles has been sent out for comments. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments by 10 October 2021.

27.5.2021 | The Government has issued a decree under which a vehicle or a combination of vehicles of more than 3.5 tonnes intended to carry ready-mixed concrete will not have to follow the provisions on driving times and rest periods or to use a tachograph.

27.5.2021 | The Government has issued a decree under which a vehicle or a combination of vehicles of more than 3.5 tonnes intended to carry ready-mixed concrete will not have to follow the provisions on driving times and rest periods or to use a tachograph.

12.3.2018 | A change proposed to dimensions of heavy-duty vehicles Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 12.3.2018 13.31 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that longer combined vehicles than currently...

12.3.2018 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that longer combined vehicles than currently be allowed in road transport. The longest permitted dimension would be extended to 34.50 metres from the current 25.25 metres.

19.7.2011 | On 25 July 2011 the weight limit for cargo transportation between Finland and Russia is to rise to 40 tonnes. Russian transport vehicles have thus far been permitted to run in Finland without an excess weight permit, if their weight has not exceeded a maximum of 38 tonnes. This has been based on Russia's own regulations. From Finland's standpoint, regulations for road traffic between Finland and Russia are based on the principle of reciprocity.

19.7.2011 | On 25 July 2011 the weight limit for cargo transportation between Finland and Russia is to rise to 40 tonnes. Russian transport vehicles have thus far been permitted to run in Finland without an excess weight permit, if their weight has not exceeded a maximum of 38 tonnes. This has been based on Russia's own regulations. From Finland's standpoint, regulations for road traffic between Finland and Russia are based on the principle of reciprocity.

31.1.2018 | Weights and dimensions of heavy-duty vehicles under development Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 31.1.2018 9.08 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a project to develop the weights...

31.1.2018 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a project to develop the weights and dimensions of heavy-duty vehicles. The aim is to improve cost efficiency and energy efficiency and to reduce the emissions from transport.

15.7.2024 | On 15 July 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published an assessment report on how the electrification of transport could contribute to the flexibility of the Finnish energy system. In accordance with EU requirements, the report describes the current state of the opportunities which the electrification of transport could offer and proposes measures. 

6.6.2013 | Under a government decree issued on 6 June, Finland's logistic competitiveness will be improved by raising the maximum permissible masses and dimensions of heavy goods vehicles and vehicle combinations.