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An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Finland. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.

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13. Bus stop

A bus stop is a designated place where buses stop to allow passengers to board or leave. It may be identified by a sign, shelter, raised platform, road marking or other public-transport infrastructure and can be located beside the road or in a specially constructed stopping area.

Drivers approaching a bus stop should watch carefully for buses, pedestrians and passengers crossing or entering the roadway. Parking or stopping restrictions may apply around bus stops to keep the area accessible and visible.

Bus stop
A bus stop. (Helsinki, Finland)
Wikimedia.org • Eric Fischer • CC BY
What stopping or parking restrictions apply at bus stops in Finland?

A vehicle other than a bus may not park alongside the stop platform or in the marked stop area. Without that marking, parking is prohibited within 12 metres of the stop sign.

🔗 finlex.fi • Finlex, Finnish Road Traffic Act 729/2018 — 26; Annex 3 E6

🔗 finlex.fi • Finlex — corresponding current Finnish statutory text

May I briefly drop off a passenger at a bus stop in Finland?

The bus-stop provision allows a vehicle to stop in that area if it does not obstruct bus traffic. This is different from parking or waiting; other applicable restrictions still need to be checked.

🔗 finlex.fi • Finlex, Finnish Road Traffic Act 729/2018 — 26; Annex 3 E6

🔗 finlex.fi • Finlex — corresponding current Finnish statutory text

What should I do near a stopped bus in Finland?

On a road limited to 60 km/h or less, a driver approaching in the same or adjacent lane must give way when the stopped bus indicates departure. The Act also addresses a cycle lane between the bus and the approaching vehicle’s lane.

🔗 finlex.fi • Finlex, Finnish Road Traffic Act 729/2018 — 26; Annex 3 E6

🔗 finlex.fi • Finlex — corresponding current Finnish statutory text

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