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    Can you cycle or ride a moped on a motorway in Finland?

    Who may use motorways and where cyclists go instead.

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    Short answer

    The Road Traffic Act defines a motorway and a motor road as roads marked for motor vehicles. Traffic and Transport Agency Traficom's rule guide for cyclists says cycling is banned on the pavement, on motorways and on motor roads, and that only children under 12 may cycle on the pavement. Moottori adds that a sign banning cycling and mopeds can close other roads too.

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    Why

    1. The Road Traffic Act defines motorways for motor vehicles.
    2. Traficom's guide bans cycling on motorways and motor roads.
    3. Moottori explains the sign banning bikes and mopeds.

    Details

    Traficom's guide also tells cyclists to always give free passage to trains and trams.

    Tip

    Plan cycle trips between towns on the cycle route maps of the municipality or region.

    What may differ

    Moottori reported that the 2020 law also brought a new minimum speed sign.

    Common misconception

    Bikes may use the motorway hard shoulder.

    What actually happens

    Cycling is banned on the whole motorway, hard shoulder included.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules and fees change, so check Traficom, Liikenneturva or the police before you drive.

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