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    Which side of the road should pedestrians walk on in Finland?

    What the Road Traffic Act says about walking where there is no pavement.

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    Short answer

    Section 13 of the Road Traffic Act says that a pedestrian on the carriageway must use its left edge, unless using the right edge is safer because of the route or another reason. A person walking a bicycle or moped may use the right edge. Where there is no pavement or verge, a pedestrian uses the edge of the cycle path or the carriageway. The same section says that a pedestrian moving in the dark must usually use a reflector.

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    Why

    1. The Road Traffic Act tells pedestrians on the carriageway to use the left edge.
    2. The Act lets a person walking a bicycle or moped use the right edge.
    3. The same section includes the reflector rule.

    Details

    Walking on the left means you see cars coming towards you and can step aside in time.

    Tip

    On dark country roads, wear a reflector at knee height and a light if you have one.

    What may differ

    On a cycle path without a pavement, pedestrians usually keep to its edge.

    Common misconception

    Pedestrians should walk with the traffic on the right.

    What actually happens

    The law says left edge, facing traffic, unless the right is safer.

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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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