The Finnish Transport Agency started operating on January 1st 2010.
The new agency combines the Rail Administration and parts of the Maritime Administration and Road Administration. The Road Regions are now parts of the new Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment.
Beside the destination also the journey can be enjoyable! A well-planned route offers plenty to see for the whole family: Scenic Routes, historic bridges and roads, road art and easily accessible rest areas. Although the traffic culture in Finland can be seen moderate, Finnish Road Administration offers a lot of useful information for both unhurried and goal oriented visitors.
Finnish road network covers the whole country. Main roads are fast to travel, connecting roads complete the network by integrating the sparsely populated areas to the more densely populated centres. Travellers can easily reach different corners of Finland by using the services of public transport or a car.
Busy days with lots of traffic are Midsummer, Easter, Winter holidays in February and Christmas, when traffic flows are especially from south to north.
As in the majority of E.U. -countries, in Finland the emergency number is 112.
Before the journey:
- Check the car, tyres and first aid kit - Plan the route: Take the weather conditions into account - Never plan your journey based on a tight schedule - Make sure that you have a decent map
Travelling in a car with children:
- Make sure you have enough drinks and food along - Prepare to have some breaks during the journey - If there is no air conditioner in the car, avoid the hottest time at midday and travel in the mornings and evenings - Infants travel in a safety seat, always make sure that children use seat belts!
Breaks are good for adults, too:
- Fresh air and streching your legs keep you observant and spry - A well-rested driver plays a major role in traffic safety
