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    Can you drive a car on a pedestrian street (kävelykatu) in Finland?

    Driving and cycling on pedestrian streets.

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    Short answer

    Traficom's terminology describes a pedestrian street as a street meant for walking and cycling, where motor traffic is restricted. Where vehicles are allowed on it, the speed must be adjusted to pedestrians and must not exceed 20 km/h, and drivers must give pedestrians free passage. Cycling is allowed on Finnish pedestrian streets under the same rules: Liikenneturva says cyclists must keep to walking pace and give pedestrians free passage.

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    Why

    1. Motor traffic is restricted.
    2. Allowed driving: at most 20 km/h.
    3. Cycling is allowed at walking pace.

    Details

    A government proposal noted that Finnish pedestrian streets are in practice walking and cycling streets, as cycling is allowed on them.

    Tip

    If you drive on a pedestrian street, expect people to step out of shops and doors at any moment.

    What may differ

    Verkkouutiset reported that the same 20 km/h limit and duty to give way apply to cyclists on pedestrian streets.

    Common misconception

    Cycling is forbidden on Finnish pedestrian streets.

    What actually happens

    Cycling is allowed at walking pace.

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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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