Koulu- ja asuinalue
- 1/20If driving in a Finnish school zone during active hours
Finnish regulations enforce a 30 km/h limit in designated school zones to ensure child safety.
In front of a Finnish school entrance during school hours
Crossing guard instructions are legally binding and must be obeyed without exception.
If a school bus is flashing lights and you’re approaching from behind
Parking is not allowed near active school entrances to reduce congestion and enhance visibility.
If you are near a residential area in Finland
When a school bus activates flashing lights, vehicles in both directions must stop.
In a Play Street zone in Finland
Children, pets, and cyclists are more common and less predictable in residential areas.
When reversing from a residential driveway
Peak drop-off hours often involve speed cameras or police to ensure adherence to limits.
If near a school zone sign with time-specific limits
Play Streets impose strict speed restrictions, often below 20 km/h.
When picking up or dropping off near a school
Anticipate sudden movements and slow down significantly.
If children are boarding or exiting a car near a school
Built-in physical deterrents are used to enforce low speeds.
Driving in areas where children are known to move unpredictably
In such child-prioritized areas, the speed limit is extremely low.
If parking on the sidewalk in a residential zone
All road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists, have priority in such zones.
If overtaking a stopped school bus with visible children nearby
Timed enforcement or signal-based zones are common.
In Finnish residential areas, drivers must always yield to
Parents are expected to ensure child safety during drop-off/pick-up.
When using a horn in residential zones
These areas are known for spontaneous behavior from young pedestrians.
If turning into a school parking lot during pickup hours
Obstructing pedestrian paths is illegal unless signage permits partial sidewalk use.
When passing parked vehicles near a school zone
Children may be crossing overtaking is too risky and not allowed.
When a school crossing guard signals you to stop
Finnish law prioritizes pedestrian safety at marked crossings.
When driving near a school at 8 AM
Noise pollution and sudden sound can endanger residents, especially children.
If traffic calming measures are present in a residential area
Pedestrian right of way takes precedence.
When using voice navigation near a school zone
Always anticipate unpredictable hazards in such zones.