Pedestrian zoneFinland
9. Pedestrian zone
A pedestrian zone is an area consisting of one or more streets that are reserved primarily for pedestrians. Motor-vehicle access is normally prohibited or restricted to authorised users, particular purposes or specified times.
Pedestrians may usually use the full width of the available road space. Rules concerning cyclists, deliveries, public transport, vehicle speed, stopping and parking depend on local traffic signs and regulations.
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How should I recognise pedestrian-only access in Finland?
The official term is kävelykatu. Pedestrians may use all parts of the street. Motor access is limited to specified circumstances, such as otherwise inaccessible properties or signed service traffic.
🔗 finlex.fi • Finlex, Finnish Road Traffic Act 729/2018 — 14, 24, 44; Annex 3 E26–E27
🔗 finlex.fi • Finlex — corresponding current Finnish statutory text
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
English • Traffic sign E26 • Pedestrian street. Pedestrian-street traffic rules apply within E26 and E27. Normally placed at the road's right edge.
Suomi • Liikennemerkki E26 • Kävelykatu. Merkkien E26 ja E27 rajoittamalla alueella on noudatettava kävelykadulla voimassa olevia liikennesääntöjä. Merkki sijoitetaan yleensä tien oikeaan reunaan.
Svenska • Vägmärke E26 • Avståndstavla. På motorvägar och motortrafikleder är märkets bottenfärg grön.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Finlex.fi • Tieliikennelaki 729/2018 • liite 3.5 (FI)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Finlex.fi • Vägtrafiklag 729/2018 • bilaga 3.5 (SV)
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia original
Republic of Finland • Public domain • Original revision 2020-06-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.
End of the zone for pedestrians.
English • Traffic sign E27 • End of pedestrian street. Normally placed at the road's right or left edge.
Suomi • Liikennemerkki E27 • Kävelykatu päättyy. Merkki sijoitetaan yleensä tien oikeaan tai vasempaan reunaan.
Svenska • Vägmärke E27 • Gågata upphör. Märket placeras i allmänhet på vägens högra eller vänstra sida.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Finlex.fi • Tieliikennelaki 729/2018 • liite 3.5 (FI)
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Finlex.fi • Vägtrafiklag 729/2018 • bilaga 3.5 (SV)
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Wikimedia original
Republic of Finland • Public domain • Original revision 2020-06-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.
May cyclists ride in pedestrian areas in Finland?
Cycling is possible under the street rules, but pedestrians must have unobstructed passage. Speed must be adapted to walking and must not exceed 20 km/h; 20 km/h is a ceiling, not a target in a crowd.
🔗 finlex.fi • Finlex, Finnish Road Traffic Act 729/2018 — 14, 24, 44; Annex 3 E26–E27
🔗 finlex.fi • Finlex — corresponding current Finnish statutory text
Which rules apply to vehicles admitted to pedestrian areas in Finland?
Motor vehicles may cross the street, and specified property or signed service access is allowed. Ordinary motor-vehicle stopping and parking are prohibited, with the Act’s traffic, emergency and permitted-service exceptions.
🔗 finlex.fi • Finlex, Finnish Road Traffic Act 729/2018 — 14, 24, 44; Annex 3 E26–E27
🔗 finlex.fi • Finlex — corresponding current Finnish statutory text

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