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    Do you have to give way to a bus leaving a stop in Finland?

    When the bus has priority and when it does not.

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    Short answer

    Under section 26 of the Road Traffic Act, quoted by the Helsinki police in Verkkouutiset, if a bus at a stop on a road with a limit of up to 60 km/h signals that it is leaving, vehicles approaching in the same or the next lane must give way. Liikenneturva and the Bus and Coach Association remind that this also applies to cyclists and e-scooter riders. If you are already too close to stop safely, you may continue, Minilex explains.

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    Why

    1. Verkkouutiset quotes the Helsinki police on section 26 of the Road Traffic Act.
    2. Liikenneturva and the Bus and Coach Association say cyclists must also give way.
    3. Minilex explains that a driver too close to stop may continue.

    Details

    The police say you need not give way if the bus jumps across several lanes or uses the oncoming lane at a junction.

    Tip

    A bus indicating left means it wants to leave. Slow down early when you see it.

    What may differ

    Minilex notes that the bus driver must still take special care and signal in good time.

    Common misconception

    Buses always have priority in towns.

    What actually happens

    The speed limit of the road decides, not whether you are in town.

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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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