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Legislative amendments for road transport automation


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   24 Sep 2025
Updated by:   OECD analyst
Updated on:   25 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Transport and Communications in Finland is preparing legislative changes to enable road transport automation. A public consultation on the proposed amendments was held until 17 May 2024. The ministry aims to submit the government proposal to Parliament in autumn 2025.

Name in original language

Lainsäädännön muutokset tieliikenteen automatisoinnille

Initiative overview

The initiative seeks to create a legal framework for automated road transport in Finland, ensuring that emerging technologies can be safely and efficiently deployed. The ministry prepared a memorandum assessing necessary legislative amendments, which was made available for public and stakeholder comments until 17 May 2024.

Key objectives of the initiative include:

  • Updating road transport laws to accommodate automated vehicles
  • Ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while supporting innovation
  • Incorporating stakeholder feedback into the legislative drafting process

Following the consultation, officials at the Ministry of Transport and Communications will continue drafting the legislation. The goal is to submit a government proposal to Parliament during the autumn 2025 session, establishing a clear, robust, and forward-looking framework for automated road transport in Finland.

Future outlook:

  • Adoption of modernised transport legislation that supports automation
  • Enhanced safety and operational standards for automated vehicles
  • Creation of an enabling environment for innovation and commercial deployment in Finland’s transport sector

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

Ministry of Transport and Communications

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • Ministry of Transport and Communications

Category:

  • Regulations, guidelines and standards

Initiative type:

  • Amendment to/repeal of existing legislation

Status:

  • Proposed or under development

Start Year:

  • 2024

Binding:

  • Binding