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Driver's License Law

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Driving licence law

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In accordance with the decision of the Parliament:

Chapter 1

General provisions

ARTICLE 1
Purpose of the law

This law provides for the maintenance and promotion of traffic safety on driving licences, driving licences, driving bans, driving licences, driving licences, driving licences, driving licences, driving licences, driving licences, driving licences, driving licences, driving licences, driving licences, driving licences, driving licences, driving licences and driving licences. Of the authorisations.

ARTICLE 2
Scope of application

The provisions of this Act on driving licences and driving licences and other driving licences or certificates shall apply to non-road transport Article 63 of the ec Treaty The carriage of a motor vehicle within the meaning of paragraph 2 on the road referred to in the Road Traffic Code. (12/02/1081)

This law shall not apply to the validity of a driving licence or other equivalent licence issued in the Åland or the Åland Islands and its eligibility elsewhere in Finland, unless otherwise provided.

ARTICLE 3
Definitions

For the purposes of this law:

(1) Holder of a driving licence The holder of a valid driving licence or a driver's certificate issued for a driving licence;

Paragraph 2 is repealed by the L 6 FEBRUARY 2015 , which enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

(2) Short-term driving licence Two years of validity other than the driver's licence referred to in Article 22 (2); and Short-term driving right The corresponding driving justification;

3) Class B driving instruction At the basic stage of education The training required to obtain a driver's degree; and With the teaching of the training phase and the deepening phase The teaching of the following stages after obtaining category B entitlement;

(4) Examiner's examiner, The service provider with which the Finnish Transport Safety Agency has carried out a law on the organisation of the driver's qualifications (19/05/1998) , or the Finnish Transport Safety Agency in the performance of the driver's degree activities;

(5) Usual residence A place where a person, other than at the university or other educational establishment, lives normally, i.e. at least 185 days per calendar year due to family ties and professional ties or, in the absence of professional ties, In the case of family relationships, if they constitute a fixed link between him and the place of residence; if a person resides in two or more States because his family and professional ties are situated in different places, permanent The place of residence shall be regarded as determined on the basis of his family relations if: He returns there regularly or resides in another State for the purpose of carrying out a temporary work assignment;

(6) Professional qualifications of the driver Law on the professional qualifications of drivers of trucks and buses (193/2007) (hereinafter ' the Professional competence The professional qualifications required for the driver of the lorry or coach, The basic level of professional qualifications The basic level of professional qualifications required for the driver of a lorry or a bus, as provided for in the Professional Qualifications Act; and The professional qualification of the driver of the bus driver A basic degree in accordance with Article 9 of the Professional Qualifications Act;

(7) Category 1 driving licence and driving licence A driving licence and a licence for driving licences with one or more categories of driving licence categories; Category 1 driver; A driver holding a driving licence within the meaning of this paragraph;

(8) Category 2 driving licence and driving licence A driving licence and a driving licence which, in addition to category 1 category or category, includes one or more category 2 driving licence categories; and Category 2 driver; A driver whose driving licence has both classes 1 and 2 and whose health requirements and validity are determined in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 2;

(9) Group 1 with the driving licence A driving licence for a driving licence for category 1 driving instruction; and Group 2 with the driving licence A driving licence for a driving licence for category 2 driving instruction;

(10) An institution that instructors transport teachers The law on vocational adult education (631/1998) A training provider with a licence to provide training in the field of specialist vocational training;

(11) Total mass of the vehicle The total mass or, unless the vehicle is to be registered, the total mass of the vehicle registered and registered in the vehicle register; and The total mass of the vehicle combination The aggregate mass of the vehicles constituting the corresponding combination;

(12) Alcolocks Concerning the approval of the sub-lock in the transport law (10/98) Of a vehicle intended to prevent the start of the vehicle; and Of the right to drive controlled by the sub-net In the Law on the Law on the Law of Driving (190/2008) The right to drive; (12/02/1081)

(13) A two-and three-wheeled vehicle of category am Two and three-wheel vehicles as defined in Article 1 (2) (a) of Directive 2002/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the type-approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles and repealing Council Directive 92 /61/EEC Vehicles, On a light quadricycle Quadricycles as defined in Article 1 (3) (a) of that Directive, Motorcycles of category A1, A2 and A motorcycles Two-wheeled vehicles referred to in Article 1 (2) (b) of that Directive, and On a tricycle Vehicles referred to in point (c) of paragraph 2; (12/02/1081)

(14) Medical certificate And -statement, An opinion on the fulfilment of health requirements based on a driving health assessment carried out under this law; and Optician's opinion An opinion on the fulfilment of the requirements set out in accordance with this law, rather than an audit of traffic control. (12/02/1081)

Chapter 2

Categories of driving licences and their right to drive

§ 4
Driving licence categories

Category 1 driving licence categories are:

1) AM, which includes:

(a) two and three-wheel vehicles ( Mopeds ) with a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h and not more than 45 km/h; (12/02/1081)

B) light quadricycles;

2) A1, which includes:

(a) motorcycles with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 125 cm3, a maximum power of 11 kW and a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0,1 kW/kg;

(b) tricycles with three symmetrical wheels and a maximum power of 15 kW;

Paragraph 2 (c) has been repealed by L 28.12.2016. .

(3) A2, which includes motorcycles with a maximum power of 35 kW, power/weight ratio not exceeding 0,2 kW/kg and not modified from a vehicle with a power greater than twice as high; (12/02/1081)

4) A, which includes:

(a) motorcycles with associated towed vehicles;

(b) tricycles with three symmetrical wheels and a power exceeding 15 kW;

5) B, which includes:

(a) vehicles with a total mass not exceeding 3 500 kg, designed and constructed to carry not more than eight persons in addition to the driver;

(b) combinations of vehicles with a Class B tractor and where the total mass of the towed vehicle does not exceed 750 kg;

(c) combinations of vehicles with a Class B tractor and a towed vehicle of a total mass exceeding 750 kg, but the total mass of the vehicle combination does not exceed 3 500 kg;

6) BE, which includes combinations of vehicles with a Class B tractor and a towed vehicle of a total mass not exceeding 3 500 kg;

(7) T, which includes agricultural and forestry tractors, engine-working machinery and snowmobiles with coupled towed vehicles;

8) LT, which includes transport vehicles with coupled towed vehicles.

The category 2 driving licence categories are:

1) C1, which includes:

(a) vehicles of categories other than D1 or D, of a total mass exceeding 3 500 kg but not more than 7 500 kg, designed or prepared to carry a maximum of eight persons in addition to the driver;

(b) combinations of vehicles with a Class C1 tractor and a towed vehicle with a total mass not exceeding 750 kg;

2) C1E, which includes:

(a) combinations of vehicles with a Class C1 tractor and a towed vehicle with a total mass exceeding 750 kg provided that the total mass of the vehicle combination does not exceed 12 000 kg;

(b) combinations of vehicles with a Class B tractor and a towed vehicle of a total mass exceeding 3 500 kg, provided that the total mass of the vehicle combination does not exceed 12 000 kg;

3) C, which includes:

(a) vehicles other than those of category D1 or D, of a total mass exceeding 3 500 kg, which are designed or prepared to carry not more than eight persons in addition to the driver;

(b) combinations of vehicles with a tractor vehicle belonging to this category and a towed vehicle of a total mass not exceeding 750 kg;

4) CE, which includes:

(a) combinations of vehicles with a Class C tractor and a towed vehicle of a total mass exceeding 750 kg;

(b) combinations of vehicles with a Class C1 tractor and a towed vehicle with a total mass exceeding 750 kg and a total vehicle mass exceeding 12 000 kg;

5) D1, which includes:

(a) vehicles designed and constructed to carry not more than 16 persons in addition to the driver and not more than 8 metres in length;

(b) combinations of vehicles with a tractor vehicle of category D1 and a towed vehicle of a total mass not exceeding 750 kg;

6) D1E, including combinations of vehicles with a tractor vehicle of category D1 and a towed vehicle of a total mass exceeding 750 kg;

7) D, which includes:

(a) vehicles designed and manufactured to carry more than eight persons in addition to the driver;

(b) combinations of vehicles with a Class D tractor and a towed vehicle with a total mass not exceeding 750 kg;

8) DE, consisting of combinations of vehicles with a Class D tractor and a towed vehicle of a total mass exceeding 750 kg.

The decree of the Council of State may provide more detailed provisions for the application of the classification to certain vehicles and combinations of vehicles. (12/02/1081)

§ 5
Age requirements

The minimum age for obtaining a driving licence is:

1) for category am 15 years;

2) for category a1 16 years;

3) for category a2;

4) for category A 24 years or, if the person has a driving licence for category A2, which has been for at least two years, 20 years;

5) for category B and BE for 18 years;

6) for category C1 and C1e for 18 years;

(7) For category C and ce, 21 years or, where the person has a non-accelerated basic professional qualification for a lorry driver, 18 years; (12/02/1081)

(8) in D1 and D1E for 21 years;

(9) in D and DE:

(a) 24 years or, in the case of an accelerated completion of the professional qualification of a bus driver at the basic level, 23 years or, where the person has a non-accelerated professional qualification for the driver of a bus, 21 years; or

(b) for category D 18 years, where a person has completed a vocational training course for the driver of a bus and has a non-accelerated professional qualification for the driver of a bus driver;

10) for category T 15 years and for category LT for 18 years.

The basic level of professional competence referred to in paragraph 1 (7) and (9) shall not be required in the C, CE and D category for the professional driver training referred to in Article 6 of the Professional Qualifications Act referred to in Article 6 of the Professional Qualifications Act. The approval document referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article. In addition to the minimum age in category C1E, CE, D1 and D, the requirement is that the holder of the licence has acquired the teaching of the training phase referred to in Article 37 (2) of this Law and the teaching of the advanced stage. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

The age requirement of paragraph 1 (9) (b) shall also apply to the acquisition of a category D driving licence for the purposes of Article 6 of the Professional Qualifications Act, provided that the training programme referred to in that paragraph is: The training of a school bus driver who has completed at least 60 study weeks of training for the driver of a bus driver, and has received a basic vocational qualification at the basic level of a 280-hour bus driver. A category D licence shall be valid only in Finland before the holder meets the age requirement in point 9a.

By way of derogation from the provisions of paragraph 1, the minimum age for a category C licence is, however, 18 years and a category D driving licence for 21 years, in the case of carriage of a vehicle for the purposes of Article 2 (3) (2) or (3) of the Professional Qualifications Act, Test procedures relating to the survey of vehicles. Driving licences shall only be valid in time in Finland mentioned in this paragraph. The restriction shall be entered on the licence and shall remain in force until the minimum age requirements corresponding to the category of driving licence are otherwise satisfied.

The minimum age for the transport of a category A tricycle is provided for in Article 7 (1). (12/02/1081)

ARTICLE 6
Driving entitlement

The right to drive begins when the licence is released. However, if a driving licence is required to obtain a driving licence, the driving licence shall, however, start from the transfer of a driver's diploma if the driving licence corresponding to that category or the temporary driving licence is not handed over at the same time.

There is no driving licence if:

(1) the holder of the driving licence is a driving disqualification or a temporary driving disqualification;

(2) the holder of the driving licence does not comply with the condition relating to the use of the subsection within the meaning of Article 15a (2); (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 Paragraph 2 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

(2) the holder of a driving licence does not comply with the condition relating to the use of an alcolo as referred to in Article 16 (1) (2);

(3) the licence has not been renewed;

4) the right to drive has lapsed.

In addition, the following restrictions apply to the right to drive:

(1) The holder of an AM category does not have a driving licence for a moped or a light quadricycle of an AM class if the driving licence has been completed in Finland and the driving licence does not have a driving licence for the driver of the vehicle or the driving licence The holder does not have any other driving licence in which the AM category is included;

(2) There is no driving entitlement for Class C or CE, if the holder of a driving licence no longer satisfies the requirement laid down in Article 5 (2) following the interruption of a professional qualification and does not have a basic level as referred to in Article 5 (1) (7). Professional qualifications and not a category D entitlement if the holder of a driving licence no longer fulfils the requirement laid down in Article 5 (3) as a result of the interruption of the professional qualification; (12/02/1081)

(3) the right to drive a vehicle of category C or D in a timely manner other than those referred to in Article 5 (4) until the prescribed age requirements are otherwise fulfilled.

Following a driving ban or a temporary ban, the right to drive begins again when the police return to their licence holder or give him a provisional licence. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 The amended paragraph 4 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

After a ban or a temporary ban, the driving licence shall start again when the licence is returned to its holder. If the driving licence is not taken over by the issuing authority, the driving licence shall start again when the new driving licence is issued.

For a period of six months, the driver's diploma entits the holder to carry out a driving licence or a class vehicle of a class equivalent to that of the class in Finland other than that of Åland. What is laid down in this Act concerning the marketing of a driving licence, the surrender, the seizure of the authority and the transfer to the Authority of a driving ban and the surrender of a driving licence, shall also apply to the driver's certificate. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 The amended paragraph 5 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

For a period of one month, the driver's diploma entits the holder to carry out a driving licence to carry a driving licence or category of class in Finland other than in the Åland Islands. Otherwise, the certificate of driving, including the right to drive, the surrender of the police, the surrender of the police and the surrender of the police to the police and the extradition of a driving licence shall be valid for the purposes of the driving licence.

§ 7
Scope of driving law

The holder of a driving licence may drive a vehicle or a combination of vehicles with a class equivalent to his driving licence or certificate of driving. However, the tricycle, as referred to in Article 4 (1) (4) (b), may only be transported by the holder of the Class A driving licence which has completed 21 years.

However, category A includes category A1 and a2 category, category a2 category a1, category C category C1, C1 category C1E category C1E, category D category DE, category DE category D1E, and C1E, CE, D1E and DE category driving licence for category BE. However, all categories with the exception of Class T and LT include category AM, A1, A2, A, B and LT category T, and category C1 and Class LT category. (12/02/1081)

Driving licences may be restricted or subject to conditions in accordance with Article 16 (1) (2). The right of access shall apply to:

(1) in category (1), two-and three-wheel mopeds, if the driving licence is the driving licence of a moped, and a light four-wheel, if the driving licence is marked on the basis of a driving licence for the driving licence for the driving licence for the driving licence of a light quadricycle;

(2) the carriage of an automatic-type automatic vehicle or a vehicle combination with automatic towing vehicle, if a driving licence or a driving test, if required instead of a driving test, is carried out; A vehicle with automatic transmission. (12/02/1081)

The holder of a category B driving licence may also drive a combination of vehicles with a Class B tractor and a trailer mass exceeding 750 kg and the total mass of the vehicle with a total mass exceeding 3 500 kg but not exceeding 4 250 kg if his driving licence is: An indication of the completion of a driving test for the vehicle combination.

T and LT categories are valid only in Finland.

The decree of the Council of State provides for automatic transmission of vehicles and derogations from the scope of the right to drive only in Finland. A decree of the Council of State may provide for derogations from the provision of paragraph 3 (2) to limit the right to drive only to the carriage of an automatic vehicle or a vehicle combination with an automatic transmission vehicle, if: The driving test or the treatment test referred to in paragraph 1 has been carried out on an automatic vehicle. (12/02/1081)

§ 8 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Competence relating to driving licences, driving licences and certain other authorisations

The Transport Safety Agency shall issue a driving licence, licence, certificate of instruction, a training certificate for a motorcycle, a driving licence, a driver's licence and a driving licence, and a driving licence for an international driving licence. The Transport Safety Agency shall issue double paragraphs of driving licences and other authorisations and cancel the licence.

The police shall impose a driving ban, a temporary driving ban and any other sanction, and withdraw the authorisations referred to in this section, with the exception of the licence. The police shall be responsible for supervising the driving ability and driving licence of the holder of the driving licence, and may, in the context of that, decide on the measures resulting from this control, as provided for in this Act.

The traffic safety agency may decide to take possession of a driving licence or licence issued in connection with an application for a driving licence if the licence is suspected of being falsified.

L to 70/2015 Article 8 will enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

§ 8
Modification of driving licence category

If the holder of a driving licence no longer fulfils the conditions for issuing a driving licence or the corresponding age requirement, the classification of a driving licence may be permanently or for a period not exceeding two years to change such classification. ), the conditions for which he meets. The change in the right to drive will be restored if the holder of the driving licence demonstrates once again the conditions for the right to drive.

A new driving licence shall be issued to a prescribed driving licence for a given driving licence, without any change in the classification of a driving licence. In the case of a driver's licence, one or more categories, including the carriage of a vehicle belonging to a vehicle, are entitled to the right of an alcolo during a supervised driving licence, and a condition for the use of the sublet. By way of derogation from this law, a driving licence with category 2 categories may also be issued without category B. A significant limitation on the driving licence is that it is valid only in Finland. (12/02/1081)

§ 8a (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Service function related to the issuing of licence, driving licence and other authorisations

The Finnish Transport Safety Agency may acquire the services necessary for the performance of the tasks referred to in Article 8 (1) from private or public service providers in Finland. The service mission may include the receipt of the application file and the registration of the information required for the examination of the application, the advice of the driving licence and the authorisation procedure, the forwarding of the information to the applicant, the licence applied for, or The release of the authorisation, unless it is mailed to the applicant, the receipt of a valid driving licence or authorisation, and other similar tasks relating to the application procedure. The tasks referred to in this Article cannot be carried out by the subcontractor. The tasks referred to in this Article shall be carried out in Finland.

The procurement of services shall be governed by the law on public procurement (168/2007) Except for subcontracting provisions. The tasks provided for in paragraph 1 may be combined with another service provided by the Finnish Transport Safety Agency.

The service provider shall be reliable and shall have the staff necessary for the performance of the task and the other technical, financial and operational capacity and capacity to provide for the security and data protection required for the task.

The Traffic Safety Agency shall agree with the service provider on the scope of the service task and other requirements related to its treatment, so that the liability of the controller for the lawfulness of the processing of personal data also takes place The operation of the service provider and that the requirements of good administration are already fulfilled. The Traffic Safety Agency shall monitor the activities of the service provider and shall have the right to carry out inspections in places where the service activities referred to in this Article are carried out. However, the inspection shall not be carried out in a permanent housing condition. The service provider shall provide the necessary information under the supervision and shall arrange the conditions for the proper conduct of controls and inspections.

The principles of sound administration to be respected in the management of public administrative tasks as referred to in this Article are laid down in the law on public authorities' activities (18/09/1999) , the Personal Data Act (523/1999) , by law in the field of electronic business (2003) , administrative law (2003) , language law (2003) And the Sami language (1886/2003) . The service provider and his staff shall be subject to the provisions relating to criminal liability in respect of those tasks. Liability for damages is governed by the law on damages (1999) .

L to 70/2015 Article 8a enters into force on 1 January 2016.

§ 8b (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Agreement on services

In addition to the scope of the service task provided for in Article 8a (4), the contract for the performance of driving licences, driving licences and other authorisations shall, in addition to the scope of the service mission provided for in Article 8a (4), agree at least:

(1) the service provider's territory;

(2) the minimum number, location and service times of establishments in the jurisdiction;

(3) the setting up of a service mission for premises, communications, information security, information security and equipment, equipment and activities in general;

(4) the procedure to be followed in order to ensure an adequate level of professionalism of the persons carrying out tasks;

(5) the procedure to be followed for the use of the vehicle register and the recording of data in order to ensure the protection of personal data and the duty of care for the purposes of the processing of data and the data protection and data security required by the service provider; The demonstration;

(6) the storage and filing of documents relating to the activities;

(7) the levying and charging of licence fees for the procedure to be followed for the Agency for the Safety of Transport;

(8) compensation paid by the Finnish Transport Safety Agency for the service provider and the way it is performed;

(9) the contractual period, the opening of operations and the termination of the contract during the contract period;

(10) the requirements and penalties imposed on the service provider of the monitoring service;

(11) the notification requirement of the service provider in respect of any changes in the performance of tasks which may have a material impact on the proper performance of the tasks;

(12) from the point of view of the appropriate management of the task, taking into account the obligations of the authorities regarding information security.

L to 70/2015 Article 8b enters into force on 1 January 2016.

Article 8c (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Initiation of the application for driving licences, driving licences and certain other authorisations and certain declarations

An application for a licence, driving licence and other authorisation referred to in Article 8 (1) may be submitted by electronic means or to the service provider designated by the Traffic Safety Agency.

An application for a car school permit or a declaration relating to a school-school operation provided for in this Act shall be submitted to the Transport Safety Agency.

Where a medical opinion accompanying the application referred to in paragraph 1 contains, in addition to the entry relating to health requirements, other information on the state of health of the applicant, the Annex may be submitted to the service provider instead of: The Transport Safety Agency after the application has been submitted.

L to 70/2015 Article 8c enters into force on 1 January 2016.

Article 8d (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Assessment of reliability of the service provider

The service provider cannot be regarded as reliable, within the meaning of Article 8a (3), if a service provider, or a member of the board of directors of a service in the form of a company or of a management board, or a substitute member, Executive Director, In the case of a company man or a company in an open company, or any other person in a dominant position has demonstrated that it is manifestly inappropriate to carry out the task referred to in Article 8 (1). At any rate, the service provider cannot be regarded as reliable if, during the last five years, the person cited above has been sentenced to a prison sentence or, in the last three years, a serious penalty for a fine, Employment, occupation, accounting, debt ratio, transport, transport, transport, vehicle registration or survey, or other provisions relating to road safety Infringement and the act shall be considered to indicate that the person is manifestly Unfit to perform the task referred to above.

The service provider shall be responsible for the fact that its servants have knowledge of the requirements and responsibilities associated with the exercise of the authorisation tasks referred to in Article 8 (1) and the ability to act in accordance with the requirements of Article 8 (1) and the fact that they are as reliable as this Shall be required to carry out the authorisation tasks.

The authority's right of access to criminal records for the purpose of assessing reliability is provided for in the criminal record (770/1993) .

L to 70/2015 Article 8d shall enter into force on 1 January 2016.

Chapter 3

Driving licence and issuing of driving licences

§ 9 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Application for a licence

A person can only be in one of the countries of the European Union ( EU State ) Or a State belonging to the European Economic Area ( EEA State ) Issued a driving licence or other driving licence issued abroad, which is accepted in Finland. If the applicant holds such a driving licence, the licence may be issued only to replace it with the licence referred to in this Act.

The licence may be issued at the earliest one year before the applicant fulfils the age requirement for the category of driving licence. However, a category B licence may be issued at least two years before the age requirement is met. For the purposes of the driving licence of a combination of vehicles referred to in Article 7 (4), the applicant for a driving licence shall have a category B entitlement.

The application may be made by electronic means or by person or agent. However, the applicant shall furnish proof of his identity when applying for a licence or a driving licence or for driving a driving licence to the examiner at the time of his driving examination.

An application for a licence or licence shall lapse if, for the reason of the applicant, it has not been possible to process it within one year of the date of receipt of the application. If the application lapses, information on the application shall be deleted from the vehicle registration register.

The purpose of this law is to apply for a licence, including applications for a driving licence, unless a licence is required for a driving licence. More detailed provisions may be laid down by the Government Decree on the application for a licence and a driving licence.

L to 70/2015 Article 9 enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

§ 9
Application for a licence

Driving licences or, if no licence is required, the driver's licence is sought from the police.

The licence may be issued at the earliest one year before the applicant fulfils the age requirement for the category of driving licence. However, a category B licence may be issued at least two years before the age requirement is met. For the purposes of the driving licence of a combination of vehicles referred to in Article 7 (4), the applicant for a driving licence shall have a category B entitlement. (12/02/1081)

The application may be made in person or by an agent. However, the applicant shall furnish proof of his identity when applying for a licence or a driving licence or for driving a driving licence to the examiner at the time of his driving examination.

More detailed provisions may be laid down by the Government Decree on the application for a licence and a driving licence.

ARTICLE 10 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Annexes to the application

The application shall be accompanied by:

(1) a medical report not more than six months earlier and, in addition, a special medical opinion, if such a medical opinion or otherwise has been made available to the Agency for the purpose of examining the application;

(2) a photograph which satisfies the requirements of the passport photograph, except for the requirement that the photograph is not more than six months previously taken, unless the licence is used for a previously stored photograph in the vehicle register or if: The inclusion of a photograph in the application is not required by Article 31;

(3) the applicant's signature sample, which is digitized, unless the licence is used for an autographed signature on the driving licence;

(4) a statement as to whether the applicant has a driving licence issued in another EU or EEA State, and a declaration that he is not in a driving ban and that his driving licence has not been restricted, removed or suspended in another EU or EEA State;

(5) a statement by the authority, the employer or any other authority on the criterion of issue and the need for a driving licence if the application concerns the acquisition of a driving licence for the purposes referred to in Article 5 (4);

(6) the consent of the guardians, if the minimum age for the category of driving licences applied for is 15 or 16 years and the applicant has not completed 18 years.

However, the report referred to in paragraph 1 (1) shall not be required unless it is necessary for a medical opinion or otherwise for the purposes of the Agency's information, if:

(1) the applicant has a valid driving licence within the meaning of the application, and not subject to the provisions on the renewal of the licence;

(2) in the service of the armed forces, the applicant has completed a driving licence for the class applied for at most two years earlier;

(3) the applicant has a valid driving licence issued in another EU or EEA State, subject to the provisions on the renewal of a driving licence.

In addition to the medical opinion referred to in paragraph 1 (1), a copy of the existing health certificate for young people shall be accepted in the case of a group 1 driving licence.

In assessing compliance with health requirements, the medical opinion shall, in particular, take into account the effects of ageing on driving and health requirements if the applicant for category 1 licence has completed 70 years and category 2 The applicant for driving licence for 68 years.

The author of the report referred to in paragraph 1 (5) shall, in accordance with Article 8c (1), provide for the submission of an application to the Transport Safety Agency for any change in the performance of the mission which: Related to the issuing of the certificate. The Regulation of the Council of State lays down more detailed provisions for the adoption of the report referred to in paragraph 1 (5) and, where appropriate, other requirements of paragraph 1.

However, by way of derogation from Article 2 (3), the medical opinion shall be presented if the holder of a driving licence in category 2 has reached the age of 45 years and the licence has been issued for at least 5 years, and if the licence holder has completed 70 years, and At least 5 years after the issuing of a driving licence in Group 1 or at least 2 years have elapsed since the issuing of a Category 2 licence.

L to 70/2015 Article 10 enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 10
Annexes to the application

The application shall be accompanied by:

1) a copy of the medical certificate for the holder of a driving licence in category 1 or other than six months earlier, or in the case referred to in Article 27 (2), extended medical opinion; Or a special medical opinion if the police so decides;

(2) a photograph which satisfies the requirements of the passport photograph, except for the requirement that the photograph is not more than six months previously taken, unless the licence is used for a previously stored photograph in the vehicle register or if: The inclusion of a photograph in the application is not required by Article 31;

(3) for a driving licence, the applicant's signature sample, which is digitized;

4) a statement as to whether he or she is in a Member State of the European Union or of a European Economic Area ( EU and EEA State ) A licence issued and a declaration that he is not suspended in any other EU or EEA State;

(5) if the application concerns the acquisition of a driving licence for the purposes referred to in Article 5 (4), a statement by the authority concerned, the employer or any other relevant body on the criterion of issue and the need for a driving licence;

(6) the consent of the guardians, if the minimum age for the category of driving licences applied for is 15 or 16 years and the applicant has not reached the age of 18.

A new report referred to in paragraph 1 (1) shall not be required, subject to medical opinion, or the police so decides, if:

(1) the applicant has a valid driving licence within the meaning of the application, and not subject to the provisions on the renewal of the licence;

(2) in the service of the armed forces, the applicant has completed a driving licence for the class applied for at most two years earlier;

(3) the applicant has a valid driving licence issued in another EU or EEA State, subject to the provisions on the renewal of a driving licence.

The author of the report referred to in paragraph 1 (5) shall inform the police of any change in the performance of the task relating to the issuing of the certificate. The Regulation of the Council of State lays down more detailed provisions for the adoption of the report referred to in paragraph 1 (5) and, where appropriate, other requirements of paragraph 1.

By way of derogation from paragraph 2 (3), the medical opinion shall, however, be presented if the holder of a driving licence in category 2 has reached the age of 45 years and the licence has been issued for at least five years, and if the licence holder has completed 70 years And at least two years have elapsed since the issuing of a driving licence of at least five years or of category 2.

ARTICLE 11 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Derogations from calling for a licence

A new licence shall not be required if:

(1) a dual licence or a condition referred to in Article 16 or a restriction or a certificate of professional qualification referred to in Article 3 (6) on the driving licence;

(2) renewal of the licence before the end of the period of validity of the licence.

By way of derogation from paragraph 1, a licence shall be required where a duplicate or renewal of a driving licence issued in another EU or EEA State is concerned.

L to 70/2015 Article 11 enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 11
Derogations from calling for a licence

A new licence shall not be required if:

(1) a non-new short-term driving licence other than a short-term driving licence shall be issued no later than six months after the end of the term of validity of the short-term licence;

(2) Before the expiry of the driving licence, the holder of a short term driving licence shall apply for a driving licence corresponding to the driving licence of category T or AM, provided that he was not previously granted a licence or a driving licence corresponding to those categories. Give other driving licences to which the right is included;

(3) a dual licence or a condition referred to in Article 16 or a restriction or a certificate of professional qualification referred to in Article 3 (6) on the driving licence; (12/02/1081)

(4) renewal of the licence before the end of the period of validity of the licence.

By way of derogation from paragraph 1, a driving licence shall be required where, in the case referred to in paragraphs 3 or 4, a duplicate or renewal of a driving licence issued in another EU or EEA State.

The driving licence for category AM referred to in paragraph 1 (2) shall be imprinted on the right to transport both moped and light quadricycles.

ARTICLE 12 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Conditions for issuing a licence

Driving licences shall be issued if:

(1) the applicant fulfils the health requirements of the licence;

(2) the applicant is habitually resident in Finland or is studying here and studying for at least six months;

(3) the applicant is not in a driving disqualification or temporary driving disqualification in Finland or in another EU or EEA State and his driving licence has not been restricted, removed or suspended in another EU or EEA State;

(4) the applicant submits a certificate of instruction if, under this law, such a certificate is required when the driving examiner is not required.

The licence may be issued without prejudice to paragraph 1 (1) if the person complies with the required requirements. Each significant category of licence shall be accompanied by a condition relating to the use of the Alcolock.

For the purpose of exchanging a driving licence issued in another EU or EEA State, the report referred to in Article 10 (1) (1) shall not be required unless the question is of a renewal of a driving licence which, under this law, requires the submission of that report.

L to 70/2015 Article 12 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 12
Conditions for issuing a licence

Driving licences shall be issued if:

(1) the applicant fulfils the health requirements of the licence;

(2) because of the continuous misuse of alcohol or other drugs, the applicant is not considered to be a dangerous driver for transport;

(3) the applicant is habitually resident in Finland or is studying here and studying for at least six months;

(4) the applicant is not in a driving disqualification or in a temporary driving ban in Finland or in any other EEA State;

(5) the applicant has not committed criminal law in the last year; (39/1889) in Chapter 23, Article 10 , unless there is a specific reason for the authorisation of a driving licence;

(6) the applicant submits a certificate of instruction if, under this law, it is required where the driving licence is not required.

However, the continued misuse of alcohol as referred to in paragraph 1 (2) shall not constitute an obstacle to the authorisation of a driving licence if the condition referred to in Article 16 (1) (1) is linked to the use of the alcolo. In this case, the licence shall be issued only to a category or categories to which the condition of the use of the alcolo is attached. (12/02/1081)

For the purpose of exchanging a driving licence issued in another EU or EEA State, the report referred to in Article 10 (1) (1) shall not be required, unless the question is of a renewal of a driving licence which under this law requires the submission of that report.

ARTICLE 13 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Resolving licence application

The application for a licence shall be settled without undue delay.

Where appropriate, compliance with the driving licence conditions shall be verified using the European Union driving licence network.

L to 70/2015 Article 13 will enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 13
Resolving licence application

The application for a licence shall be settled without undue delay.

Where a licence is applied for the exchange of a driving licence issued in the EU or EEA State, the police shall, where appropriate, obtain a further explanation of the validity of the licence.

ARTICLE 14 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Issue of a licence

Licences shall also be issued to the applicant for a category D1E or DE licence, if he has a D1 or D driving licence. In category 2, category 'E' licences shall also be issued for category BE licences.

In the case of a transfer of a driving licence issued abroad without requiring a new driving licence, the driving licence must be marked on the issuing licence. The Regulation of the Council of State may provide for the requirements for the exchange of a driving licence and for the purpose of the exchange of the driving licence to be entered in the vehicle register, their registration on the driving licence and the marking of other driving licences.

The licence is valid for two years.

L to 70/2015 Article 14 will enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 14
Issue of a licence

License issued by the police.

Licences shall also be issued to the applicant for a category D1E or DE licence, if he has a D1 or D driving licence. In category 2, category 'E' licences shall also be issued for category BE licences.

In the case of a transfer of a driving licence issued abroad without requiring a new driving licence, the driving licence must be marked on the issuing licence. The Regulation of the Council of State may provide for the requirements for the exchange of a driving licence and for the purpose of the exchange of the driving licence to be entered in the vehicle register, their registration on the driving licence and the marking of other driving licences.

A category B licence shall be valid for two years and another licence permit for a period of one year.

§ 15 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Withdrawal of licence

The Traffic Safety Agency shall withdraw the licence if the holder no longer fulfils the conditions for issuing the licence. However, the licence shall not be revoked if the police have imposed a driving ban on the holder of the licence. If the driving licence for the licence licence has started, the licence shall be revoked to the extent that the driving licence has not started.

L to 70/2015 Article 15 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

§ 15
Withdrawal of licence

The licence shall be withdrawn if the holder no longer fulfils the conditions for issuing the licence. In the event of a certificate of driving or driving licences issued to the applicant, the holder of the driving licence shall be subject to a driving ban instead of the withdrawal of the licence. If the driving licence for the licence licence has started, the licence shall be revoked to the extent that the driving licence has not started.

Article 15a (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Modification of driving licence category

If the holder of a driving licence no longer fulfils the conditions for issuing a driving licence or an equivalent age requirement, the police may change the classification of a driving licence permanently or, for a limited period of not more than two years, Of which the person meets the conditions.

The police may change the right of the person prescribed in the Alcolocks to the right to drive in such a way as to include the carriage of vehicles of one or more categories during the controlled driving licence, and impose a condition on the use of a vehicle Transport. The right to drive with category 2 categories may also be maintained without a category B driving licence, but a significant limitation on the driving licence is that it only applies in Finland.

The right to drive, as referred to in paragraph 1, shall be restored when the holder of the driving licence demonstrates to the police once again the conditions for the right to drive and the police to return the driving licence in possession of the driving licence. The driving entitlement referred to in paragraph 2 shall be restored after the expiry of the driving licence and the return of the driving licence issued by the police.

The holder of an amended driving licence referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall surrender his driving licence to the police and apply for a new driving licence from the Transport Safety Agency. In the case of the measures referred to in this paragraph, the police may issue a provisional driving licence if no other driving licence is given.

L to 70/2015 Article 15a will enter into force on 1 January 2016.

ARTICLE 16 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Terms and limitations of driving licence

In addition to the conditions and restrictions laid down in Article 5 (3) and (4) and Article 15a (2), the licence and driving licence may be accompanied by a condition that the holder of the driving licence:

(1) wear spectacles or other corrective lenses, hearing aids, alcolocks or prostheses or other orthopaedic aids, if only they are capable of complying with the health requirements laid down or capable of driving a vehicle;

(2) the vehicle must be fitted with an automatic transmission system, subject to Article 7 (6), or special driving controls approved by the examiner, using which he is a driving licence in the driving test; or In a treatment trial or in a driving test prescribed by the police, it has shown that it is capable of carrying a vehicle;

(3) provide the police with a medical or special medical certificate after the deadline;

(4) at the latest two years after receipt of the first driving licence of a car, it shall provide the Transport Safety Agency with a certificate of receipt of the training stage and of the teaching of the advanced stage if he is to drive; The car after the deadline.

The terms and conditions are to be decided by the Transport Safety Agency. If, under this law, the imposition of a condition or restriction is caused by a measure within the competence of the police, it shall be decided by the police. The driver's examiner shall set the condition or restriction referred to in paragraph 1 (2) on the basis of the vehicle used in the test, test or test sample.

With the exception of paragraph 1 (3) and (4), the terms and limits shall be marked on the driving licence category for which the condition or restriction applies.

L to 70/2015 Article 16 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 16
Terms and limitations of driving licence

In addition to the conditions and restrictions laid down in Article 5 (3) and (4) and Article 8 (2) of the driving licence, a police decision may, in addition to the conditions and restrictions set out in Article 8 (2), include the holder of the driving licence: (12/02/1081)

(1) wear spectacles or other corrective lenses, hearing aids, alcolocks or prostheses or other orthopaedic aids, if only they are capable of complying with the health requirements laid down or capable of driving a vehicle; (12/02/1081)

(2) the vehicle must be equipped with an automatic gearbox or special driving controls approved by the examiner, using which he has demonstrated, in the driving test or trial of a driving licence, that he is capable of carrying Vehicle; (12/02/1081)

(3) it is necessary to submit a medical or special medical certificate to the police.

Conditions and restrictions attached to driving law may be amended by a decision of the police if there is a reason.

With the exception of paragraph 1 (3), the terms and limits shall be marked on the driving licence category in respect of which the condition or restriction applies.

§ 17
Driving licence health requirements in group 1

A licence for driving licences corresponding to category 1 categories shall be subject to compliance with the following health requirements:

(1) the visual acuity of the applicant for a driving licence is, where appropriate, corrective lenses using at least 0,5 of the eyes; if the applicant has lost sight of another eye or uses only another eye when making visual observations, The visual acuity must be at least 0,5 and the condition of the eyes must have been maintained for so long that he has adapted only to the use of the other eye;

(2) the applicant's field of vision fulfils Directive 2006 /126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on driving licences, hereinafter referred to as: Directive on driving licences , minimum requirements for the field of vision set out in Annex III, so that the field of vision does not substantially impair his ability to transport a vehicle belonging to this group safely; (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 Paragraph 2 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

(2) the applicant's field of vision fulfils the conditions for obtaining a driving licence;

(3) the applicant does not have a defect, sickness or disability specified in Annex III to the Driving Licence Directive, which substantially undermines his ability to act as a driver of a vehicle listed in this paragraph or, if he has a driving ability, An active defect, illness or disability, it does not significantly impair his ability to operate an automatic or alcolocks, or as a driver of a vehicle equipped with special driving controls. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 The amended paragraph 3 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

(3) the applicant does not have a driving licence pursuant to Directive 2006 /126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on driving licences, hereinafter: Directive on driving licences , the defect, illness or disability specified in Annex III, which substantially undermines his ability to act as the driver of a vehicle belonging to the category mentioned in this paragraph, or if he has a defect, illness or disability affecting his ability to drive, it does not weaken Essentially his ability to operate an automatic or sub-grid or as a driver of a vehicle equipped with special driving controls.

The minimum requirements for the directive on driving licences referred to in paragraph 1 (2) may be waived for a specific reason, provided that the requirements of the paragraph are otherwise satisfied on the basis of a specialist certificate and, where appropriate, the driving test to be carried out. The Transport Safety Agency shall adopt further provisions on the fulfilment of the requirements of the field of vision referred to in paragraph 1 (2) and derogating from the visual field requirements on the basis of this paragraph and the other Compliance with the health requirements. The Transport Safety Agency shall provide more detailed provisions for the examination of compliance with the health requirements and on the content of the assessment of driving health, including the requirements of the driving licence directive and road safety Are fulfilled. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 (2) shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

The Ministerial Decree of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health provides for more detailed provisions on the fulfilment of the requirements for the field of vision referred to in paragraph 1 (2), from derogating from the visual field requirements to the specialist advice and, where appropriate, to the On the basis of a driving test and of compliance with the other health requirements referred to in paragraph 3. The Regulation of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health also provides for the examination of compliance with health requirements and the contents of the assessment of driving health. (12/02/1081)

ARTICLE 18
Driving licence health requirements in Group 2

A licence authorisation for category 2 categories shall be subject to compliance with the following health requirements:

(1) the visual acuity of the applicant for a driving licence is at least 0,8 and at the second level of at least 0,1 using the corrective lenses of up to + 8 dioptric;

(2) the field of vision of both eyes of the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the field of vision set out in Annex III to the Driving Licence Directive, so that the field of vision does not substantially impair his ability to drive safely within this category; (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 Paragraph 2 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

(2) the field of vision of both eyes of the applicant fulfils the conditions for obtaining a driving licence;

(3) the applicant, where appropriate, using a hearing aid using at least another ear to hear a normal voice at a distance of 4 metres;

(4) the applicant does not have a defect, sickness or disability specified in Annex III to the Driving Licence Directive, which substantially undermines his ability to act as a driver of a vehicle listed in this paragraph or, if he has a driving ability, An active defect, illness or disability, it does not significantly impair his ability to operate an automatic or alcolocks, or as a driver of a vehicle equipped with special driving controls.

The Transport Safety Agency shall provide more detailed provisions on the field of vision referred to in paragraph 1 (2) and of compliance with the other health requirements referred to in paragraph 4. The Transport Safety Agency shall provide more detailed provisions for the examination of compliance with the health requirements and on the content of the assessment of driving health, including the requirements of the driving licence directive and road safety Are fulfilled. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 (2) shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

The Regulation of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health provides for more detailed provisions on the field of vision referred to in paragraph 1 (2) and of compliance with the other health requirements referred to in paragraph 4. The Regulation of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health also provides for the examination of compliance with health requirements and the contents of the assessment of driving health. (12/02/1081)

The call for hearing referred to in paragraph 1 (3) shall not preclude the use of hearing protectors for the carriage of C1 and C vehicles if the worker's provisions on worker protection are required.

§ 19
Aqueue

The police may order a person to provide evidence of the effect of the illness, defect or injury referred to in Article 17 (1) (3) and Article 18 (1) (4) of the Certificate issued on the basis of a driving sample Of any driving controls that may be required.

The test sample shall be carried out on the driver's examiner's licence or certificate to the examiner's category. The Transport Safety Agency may provide more detailed provisions on the performance of the time sample.

§ 20
Monitoring of the state of health and fitness for driving

If there is reason to suspect that the holder of a driving licence no longer meets the health requirements of the driving licence, or that his state of health is no longer capable of driving a vehicle with the right to drive, the police may order the driver to: Within the prescribed period, to submit a medical or special medical opinion on the fulfilment of the health requirements or of a certificate of driving or a new driving test.

A police officer may order an inspection of the holder of the driving licence in connection with traffic control, which examines the fulfilment of the requirements of the vision. The visual inspection shall be carried out only in such a way and by such a method that the measures do not cause unnecessary or disproportionate damage to the driver of the vehicle.

Instead of taking part in the verification referred to in paragraph 2, the driver may, within the time limit set by the police officer, provide the police with the opinion of a doctor or an optician opinion on the fulfilment of the requirements set out.

The holder of a driving licence issued in Finland, in the EU or EEA State or abroad, whose driving licence entitles the holder to drive an engine-driven vehicle in Finland and whose licence is valid for the purposes of this law , the medical opinion shall show the police that they fulfil the health requirements laid down. A medical opinion shall be presented if five years have elapsed since the issuing of a driving licence for a group of 70 years, five years after the licence holder's licence has been issued for a period of five years, five years have elapsed, and 70 years have elapsed. Two years after the issuing of a driving licence for category 2, and periodically thereafter, the holder of a driving licence has been issued. The opinion shall be presented within two months of the date on which the submission is fulfilled. (12/02/1081)

ARTICLE 21
Declarations concerning the state of driving

Notwithstanding the obligation of professional secrecy, the doctor shall inform the police if he finds that the applicant or the holder of the driving licence no longer meets the health requirements referred to in Article 17 or Article 18; As a result of temporary deterioration or permanent intoxication. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 Paragraph 1 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

Notwithstanding the obligation of professional secrecy, the doctor shall, in the event of a temporary deterioration in the health status of the applicant or the holder of a driving licence, who no longer fulfil the conditions laid down in Sections 17 or 18, Health requirements, report to the police.

Before notification referred to in paragraph 1, the patient shall be informed of the obligation to submit a declaration and the effect of health on the ability to drive.

The notification referred to in paragraph 1 may only provide information on:

(1) that the person covered by the notification does not meet the health requirements of the driving licence;

(2) what additional measures the doctor proposes to clarify the state of health or the effects on the ability to drive.

The provisions of this section on the obligation to notify a doctor also apply to an optometrist with regard to the control of the visual inspection referred to in Article 20.

The Transport Safety Agency may provide more detailed provisions for the notification. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 The amended paragraph 5 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

The Decree of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health may provide more specific provisions for notification.

§ 22 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Licences for driving licences

Category 1 driving licence shall be issued for a period of 15 years, but not more than a period ending when the applicant is 70 years old. The licence shall then be issued for a period of five years. Driving licences shall also be issued for a period of five years if the applicant has completed 65 years or if, when the licence is renewed, he fulfils that age during the period of validity of the licence. Driving licences shall be issued for a shorter time period within the meaning of this paragraph if required by the medical opinion.

A driving licence for category 2 categories shall be issued for a period of five years, but not more than a period ending when the applicant reaches the age of 70. The licence shall then be issued for two years. However, the licence shall be issued for two years if the applicant has completed 68 years or if the renewal of the driving licence is completed during the period of validity of the said licence. Driving licences shall be issued for a shorter period within the meaning of this paragraph if required by the medical opinion.

If the validity of the licence is extended when it is in force, the new driving licence shall be renewed for a limited period within the meaning of paragraphs 1 or 2. Where a new driving licence is issued for the purpose of the entry for the licence referred to in Article 11 (1) (3), it shall be valid until the expiry date of the original licence.

The licence shall be valid for the adoption of the document referred to in Article 6 (1) of the period referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, or, if the driving examination is not carried out, when the conditions for the release of the licence are fulfilled. The Government Decree, where appropriate, lays down more detailed provisions on the validity of the licence.

L to 70/2015 Article 22 will enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

§ 22
Licences for driving licences

Category 1 driving licence shall be issued for a period of 15 years, but not more than a period ending when the applicant is 70 years old. The licence shall then be issued for a period of five years. The licence shall also be issued for a period of five years if the applicant has completed 65 years or if, when the licence is renewed, he has completed that age before the expiry of the validity period of the licence to be renewed. Driving licences shall be issued for a shorter time period within the meaning of this paragraph if required by a medical opinion.

A driving licence for category 2 categories shall be issued for a period of five years, but not more than a period ending when the applicant reaches the age of 70. The licence shall then be issued for two years. However, a driving licence for category 2 categories shall be issued for two years if the applicant has completed 68 years or if, when the licence is renewed, he has completed that age before the period of validity of the licence to be renewed The end. Driving licences shall be issued for a shorter period within the meaning of this paragraph if required by a medical opinion.

If the validity of the licence is extended when it is in force, the new driving licence shall be renewed for a limited period within the meaning of paragraphs 1 or 2. Where a new driving licence is issued for the purpose of the entry for the licence referred to in Article 11 (1) (3), it shall be valid until the expiry date of the original licence. (12/02/1081)

The licence shall be valid for the adoption of the document referred to in Article 6 (1) of the period referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, or, if the driving examination is not carried out, when the conditions for the release of the licence are fulfilled. However, if the renewal of a driving licence is requested before the expiry of the previous licence, the driving licence shall be valid from the date of expiry of that period, including the date of expiry of the licence. The Government Decree, where appropriate, lays down more detailed provisions on the validity of the licence.

ARTICLE 23 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

§ 23 has been repealed by L 6 FEBRUARY 2015 , which enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 23
Validity of a short-term driving licence (12/02/1081)

By way of derogation from Article 22, category B licences shall be issued for a period of only two years. The following licence shall be valid as provided for in Article 22, as provided for in Article 22 (2) of the Directive. Similarly, if the applicant has a driving licence issued abroad, which has been less than three months after he has completed the 18-year minimum for the carriage of a car, he has had a driving licence abroad. (12/02/1081)

Although the applicant has an already other driving licence with category 1 categories, a new driving licence with the driving licence of a car is a short-term licence. If the qualification of a driving licence for a car referred to in this paragraph is extended in the new class, a new driving licence shall be issued for the remainder of the period referred to in paragraph 1, unless the conditions for a short-term driving licence The provision of non-short-term driving licences is not met.

If the holder of a driving licence is guilty of a driving licence issued under this article in respect of traffic offences in such a way that the reasons for the imposition of a driving ban are met, the next driving licence shall also be a short-term driving licence, unless otherwise specified. (12/02/1081)

§ 24 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Conditions for the surrender of driving licence

The licence shall be handed over to the applicant:

1) with a licence for driving licences, if required under Article 11;

(2) which fulfils the required age requirement;

(3) which has successfully completed a driving licence for driving licence licences.

However, a driving degree referred to in paragraph 1 (3) shall not be required if:

(1) the holder of a motorcycle driving licence with a driving licence for that class for at least two years shows that he has received training required to increase the category of driving licence for a motorcycle to the nearest upper class;

(2) the applicant has a valid driving licence issued in another EU or EEA State, subject to the revision of the licence;

(3) the applicant has a valid foreign driving licence which, under this law, can be exchanged for a Finnish driving licence without a new driver's certificate.

The fulfilment of paragraph 1 (3) shall be demonstrated by means of a certificate of a driving licence not more than two years earlier, in the case of a certificate equivalent to the category 1 category of driving licence, or more than one year earlier if the question is: Is the equivalent of category 2 driving licence class. The corresponding certificate for carrying a driving licence in the armed forces or in the Åland Islands shall also be accepted.

However, by way of derogation from the provisions of paragraph 3, a class C, CE and D in the armed forces during the military service may have been completed up to three years earlier.

The decree of the Council of State may provide for more detailed provisions on the time limits for the assignment of conditions of surrender and other conditions for the surrender of a driving licence. The decree of the Council of State lays down more detailed provisions on the teaching and the minimum rate referred to in paragraph 2 (1).

The driving licence issued in accordance with Article 2 (2) (2) and (3) shall be made on the licence issued by the issuing licence. A decree of the Council of State may provide for the requirements for the exchange of a driving licence and for the entry of a valid driving licence for the registration of the vehicle register and of information on the driving licence.

L to 70/2015 Article 24 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

§ 24
Conditions for the surrender of driving licence

The licence shall be handed over to the applicant:

(1) has a licence, subject to Article 11;

(2) which fulfils the required age requirement;

(3) which has successfully completed a driving licence for driving licence licences.

A driving examination referred to in paragraph 1 (3) shall not be required if:

(1) the holder of a short-term driving licence is not guilty of traffic offences during a short period of time in such a way that the reasons for the imposition of a driving ban are met and, at the latest six months after the date on which the driving licence is issued, From the end of the certificate that the teaching of the traineeship and deepening phase has been obtained;

(2) Whereas the holder of a short-term driving licence is issued with a short-term driving licence for a short-term driving licence for reasons other than the imposition of a driving ban, and the issue of a driving licence without a new driver's certificate is from his illness; Justified by a longer-term stay abroad or for any other comparable reason;

(3) the holder of a motorcycle driving licence with a driving licence for that category for at least two years shows that he has received training required to increase the category of driving licence for motorcycles to the nearest upper class;

(4) the applicant shall be extradited to an AM or T category, as referred to in Article 11 (1) (2), in the event of a revocation of a driving licence without any other driving licence to which the driving licence of those categories is included;

(5) the applicant has a valid driving licence issued in another EU or EEA State, subject to the revision of the licence;

(6) the applicant has a valid foreign driving licence which, under this law, can be exchanged for a Finnish driving licence without a new driver's certificate.

The fulfilment of paragraph 1 (3) shall be demonstrated by means of a certificate of a driving licence not more than two years earlier, in the case of a certificate equivalent to the category 1 category of driving licence, or more than one year earlier if the question is: Is the equivalent of category 2 driving licence class. The corresponding certificate for carrying a driving licence in the armed forces or in the Åland Islands shall also be accepted.

However, by way of derogation from the provisions of paragraph 3, a Class C degree in the armed forces during the military service may have been completed not more than three years earlier.

Access to the teaching referred to in paragraph 2 (1) may also be demonstrated by means of a certificate of training in the teaching of the armed forces during the training of the armed forces.

The decree of the Council of State may provide for more detailed provisions on the time limits for the assignment of conditions of surrender and other conditions for the surrender of a driving licence. The decree of the Council of State lays down more detailed provisions on the teaching and the minimum rate referred to in paragraph 2 (3).

A driving licence issued on the basis of the driving licence referred to in paragraph 2 (5) and (6) shall be marked on the issuing licence. A decree of the Council of State may provide for the requirements for the exchange of a driving licence and for the entry of a valid driving licence for the registration of the vehicle register and of information on the driving licence.

ARTICLE 25 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Barriers to driving licences

Driving licences shall not be issued if:

(1) the licence has been revoked;

(2) an obstacle to the authorisation of a driving licence has arisen since the licence authorisation was granted;

(3) the holder of the licence is subject to a driving disqualification or a temporary ban.

If the applicant has a driving licence, he shall return it to the new driving licence, unless otherwise provided. If an applicant does not return a driving licence issued in Finland, Åland or abroad, he shall report on the loss, destruction or disappearance of a driving licence. If a driving licence is later found, it must be returned to the Traffic Safety Agency.

L to 70/2015 Article 25 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 25
Barriers to driving licences

Driving licences shall not be issued if:

(1) the licence has been revoked;

(2) an obstacle to the authorisation of a driving licence has arisen since the licence authorisation was granted;

(3) a driving ban or a temporary ban on the imposition of a driving ban has arisen since the licence authorisation was granted.

Non-short-term driving licences may be issued not earlier than one year before the end of the short term driving licence of the applicant.

If the applicant has a driving licence, he shall return it to the new driving licence, unless otherwise provided. If an applicant does not return a driving licence issued in Finland, Åland or abroad, he shall report on the loss, destruction or disappearance of a driving licence. If a driver's license is later found, it must be returned to the police.

§ 26 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Award of driving licence

The driving licence shall be sent to the applicant by post. If the delivery is not possible in order to obtain a valid driving licence from the applicant, or for any other reason related to the security or otherwise provided for by this law, the driving licence shall be issued by the Homeland Security. The Government Decree may provide for more detailed provisions on which driving licences are to be mailed and mailed in the mail and other mailing requirements, as well as the return of the applicant's pre-existing driving licence Authority.

Any other driving licence issued in another EU or EEA State in connection with the delivery of the licence shall be returned to the issuing authority and shall state the reason for the refund.

A decree of the Council of State may lay down more precise provisions on the issue of the retention of a driving licence for the retention of a driving licence issued and the return of the licence referred to in paragraph 2.

L to 70/2015 Article 26 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

§ 26
Award of driving licence

The driving licence shall be sent to the applicant by post. Where the delivery of a post is not possible in order to obtain a valid driving licence from the applicant, or for any other reason related to the security or otherwise provided for in this Act, the driving licence shall be issued by the police. The Government Decree may provide for more detailed provisions on which driving licences are to be mailed and mailed in the mail and other mailing requirements, as well as the return of the applicant's pre-existing driving licence Authority.

Any other driving licence issued in another EU or EEA State in connection with the delivery of the licence shall be returned to the issuing authority and shall state the reason for the refund.

Paragraph 3 has been repealed by L 28.12.2016. .

The Government Decree may lay down more precise provisions on the issue of the retention of a driving licence for the purpose of the re-establishment of a driving licence, the return of the licence referred to in paragraph 2 and the use of a return procedure in the case of paragraph 3.

§ 27 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Driving licence reform

The renewal of the driving licence for the period referred to in Article 22 is claimed in accordance with Article 9 (3), which provides for the application for a licence. The application shall be accompanied by:

(1) the photograph referred to in Article 10 (1) (2), if required by that paragraph;

(2) an autographed sample referred to in Article 10 (1) (3), if required by that paragraph;

(3) a medical opinion if the applicant for the renewal of a driving licence in category 1 has completed 70 years or fulfils that age during the period of validity of the licence to be renewed or if the applicant for the renewal of a driving licence in category 2 has completed: 45 years or, during the period of validity of the licence to be renewed, or, where such a medical opinion has been made available or otherwise known to the licensing authority, in order to deal with the application.

Medical reports for the renewal of a driving licence referred to in paragraph 1, paragraph 3, for the renewal of a driving licence shall take into account, in particular, the impact of ageing on the health and health requirements of ageing. To be fulfilled. However, this is not required for the renewal of a category 1 driving licence valid until the holder is 70 years old if renewal is requested before the expiry of the period of validity. The medical opinion attached to the renewal of a category 2 driving licence shall take into account the effects of ageing, if the applicant has completed 68 years or is completed during the period of validity of the said licence.

If the renewal application is made and the decision is taken during the six-month period preceding the expiry of the validity of the licence, the licence shall be valid from the date of expiry of the validity of the licence for the renewal of the licence provided for in Article 22. A renewed driving licence may be approved in Finland, with the exception of the Åland Islands, as an indication of the right to drive for a maximum period of three months from the end of the validity of the licence. Where the validity of the licence to be renewed is terminated at the time of the application referred to in paragraph 1, the provisions of Article 6 (1) shall apply to the beginning of the right to drive from the beginning of the driving licence or the provisions of Article 29 on the issuing of a provisional licence. If more than two years have elapsed since the end of the category 1 driving licence, or more than a year after the expiry of the category 2 driving licence, a new driving licence shall be required to obtain a driving licence.

By way of derogation from paragraph 3, the Government Decree may provide more detailed provisions for the renewal of a driving licence for category 2 categories, with a view to coordinating the validity of the licence and of the professional qualifications of the driver and coach.

L to 70/2015 Article 27 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

§ 27
Driving licence reform

The deadline referred to in Article 22 for the renewal of the driving licence is requested from the police in accordance with Article 9 (3). The application shall be accompanied by: (12/02/1081)

(1) the photograph referred to in Article 10 (1) (2), if required by Article 31;

(2) the signature sample referred to in Article 10 (2) (3);

(3) medical opinion if the holder of a driving licence in category 1 has completed 70 years before the expiry of the period of validity of the licence to be renewed or the holder of a driving licence with classes of category 2 has completed 45 years before the date of renewal; The expiry of the period of validity of the licence, or if the police force is to be issued;

(4) a certificate for the completion of a new driving licence if more than two years have elapsed since the renewal of the licence, or if the application concerns a category 2 driving licence, more than one year after the end of the driving licence.

In assessing compliance with health requirements, the medical opinion attached to the application shall take into account, in particular, the effects of ageing on health and the fulfilment of health requirements:

1) when applying for a licence or driving licence for category 2 licences, including the age of 70;

2) in the case of a licence or renewal of a driving licence in category 2, if the driving licence is issued for a maximum period of two years for a reason that the person has completed 68 years;

(3) for the application of category 1 licence, if the applicant has completed 70 years;

4) for the renewal of a category 1 driving licence issued to the applicant for a maximum period of five years from the age of 70, or for the period mentioned, for the reason that the applicant has reached the age of 65.

If the renewal of a driving licence is requested not more than six months before the expiry of the period of validity of the licence, and at the same time all the annexes and explanations necessary for the application of the licence are submitted, the validity of the licence shall continue. Including the expiry of the previous licence. By way of derogation from this, the State Council Regulation also allows for more detailed provisions on the renewal of a driving licence for category 2 categories in order to reconcile the validity of the licence and the professional qualifications of the driver and bus driver.

If the conditions for the renewal of a driving licence are met, the renewal of a driving licence may be authorised in Finland, with the exception of the Åland Islands, as an indication of the right to drive for a maximum period of three months. The end of the period of validity. By the way, the issue of the transfer of the licence is valid, as provided for in Article 26.

ARTICLE 28
Driver's licence duplicate

A holder of a driving licence issued in Finland or another EU or EEA State may be issued a duplicate of a driving licence if he fulfils the requirement of Article 12 (1) (3) or the holder of a driving licence issued in Finland is habitually resident in a non-EU or In the EEA State.

A duplicate shall be applied to the police if:

L to 70/2015 The amended recital enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads: A duplicate shall be applied if: (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

(1) the driver's licence has disappeared, destroyed or stolen;

(2) the photograph of the licence can no longer be identified by the licence holder;

(3) the name or identity number of the licence holder has changed;

4) the driver's licence has therefore been corrupted that it cannot be read.

The application shall indicate the reason for the application and the application shall be accompanied, where appropriate, by a photograph and an autograph. If a missing or anasoned licence is subsequently found, it shall be returned to the Traffic Safety Agency. If necessary, a change of name or personal identification code shall be provided with a reliable explanation. The application shall be made within three months of the change. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 (3) will enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

The application shall be accompanied by a driving licence if it is still intact and, where appropriate, a photograph. A written explanation shall be provided for the loss or destruction of the licence. If a missing or stolen driver's licence is later found, it must be returned to the police. If necessary, a change in the name or personal identification code shall be presented and an application shall be made within three months of the change.

The duplicate is valid for the same deadline as the original driving licence.

The obstacles to the extradition of a duplicate shall be valid, as provided for in Article 25. The duplicate may be discarded if it has not been released within one year of the application. The decree of the Council of State may provide for more detailed provisions on the surrender and disposal of the duplicate.

§ 29 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Temporary driving licence

For specific reasons, the Transport Safety Agency may issue a driving licence or a provisional driving licence corresponding to its class if the conditions for the surrender of a driving licence are met and the corresponding driving licence is not released. A temporary licence may also be issued if a new licence is not required or if a duplicate licence is requested.

Under the conditions laid down in paragraph 1, the police may, under the conditions laid down in paragraph 1, issue a temporary licence to the police within the framework of a measure under this law if the starting or extension of the driving licence is required.

The provisional licence shall be issued for a period not exceeding three months and shall only be valid in Finland, subject to international agreements. A temporary driving licence cannot be handed over to the person who applied for a temporary driving licence.

The formula for a temporary licence is confirmed by the Traffic Safety Agency. If the licence does not include a photograph of the holder, in addition to the driving licence, there shall be a valid identity document on which the identity can be reliably ascertained. A temporary licence shall be returned when a new driving licence or a duplicate licence is issued.

L to 70/2015 Article 29 enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

§ 29
Temporary driving licence

For specific reasons, the police may issue a driving licence or a temporary licence corresponding to the category of driving licences if the conditions for the release of a driving licence are met and the corresponding driving licence is not released. A temporary licence may also be issued if a new licence is not required or if a duplicate licence is requested.

The provisional licence shall be issued for a period not exceeding three months and shall be valid in Finland, subject to international agreements. A temporary driving licence cannot be handed over to the person who applied for a temporary driving licence.

A temporary licence shall be issued on the website of the Transport Safety Agency. If the licence does not include a photograph of the holder, in addition to the driving licence, the identity document on which the identity can be ascertained shall be accompanied by an identity document. A temporary licence shall be returned when a new driving licence or a duplicate licence is issued.

ARTICLE 30 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Lapsing of licence and other authorisation and elimination of driving licences

The licence shall lapse two years after the date of issue of the licence, in so far as the licence bearing the licence or the provisional licence has not been surrendered.

The Finnish Transport Safety Agency may dispose of a driving licence if it has not been released within three years of issuing the licence. Unless otherwise provided for in Article 26 or Chapter 6, the previous driving licence which has been returned to the driver's licence may be discarded.

If the licence has expired, the applicant shall apply for a new authorisation and demonstrate that it fulfils the conditions for obtaining it. More detailed provisions on the disposal of driving licences may be laid down by the Government Decree.

L to 70/2015 Article 30 enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 30
Lapsing of licence and other authorisation and elimination of driving licences

A Class B licence shall lapse between two years and a driving licence one year after the date of issue of the licence, in so far as the licence bearing the licence or the provisional licence has not been surrendered. Any other authorisation issued by a police officer within the meaning of this Act shall lapse one year after its application.

Police may dispose of:

1) a category B driving licence if it has not been released within three years of issuing the licence;

(2) a short-term driving licence for a non-short-term driving licence other than a short-term driving licence if it has not been released within one year from the end of the short-term driving licence;

(3) any other driving licence if it has not been released within one year of issuing the licence;

(4) unless otherwise provided for in Article 26 or Chapter 6, a previous licence issued in connection with the release of a driving licence.

If the licence issued by the police has lapsed, the applicant shall apply for a new authorisation and demonstrate that it fulfils the conditions for obtaining it. More detailed provisions on the disposal of driving licences may be laid down by the Government Decree.

ARTICLE 31
Driving licence requirements

Driving licences shall conform to the model referred to in Article 1 (1) of the Driving Licence Directive. The Government Decree may lay down more detailed provisions on the requirements for driving licences and the information to be included in it.

Categories of driving licences shall be entered on the licence. The conditions, restrictions and other information relating to the driver's licence shall be entered in the form of a code. The decree of the Council of State may provide for more detailed provisions on codes and their use. An application for a licence or renewal of a driving licence shall be accompanied by a new photograph if the picture on the licence is more than 15 years old.

The Transport Safety Agency is responsible for the production and delivery of the driving licence in accordance with Article 26. The Finnish Transport Safety Agency shall also be responsible for the manufacture and transmission of other authorisations and certificates provided for in this Act, unless otherwise specified. (12/02/1081)

The provisions of this section on driving licences do not apply to a temporary, temporary or international driving licence.

Article 31a (12/02/1081)
Service of driving licence and other authorisation

The Agency may carry out the task referred to in Article 31 (3) by acquiring the related service from a private or public service provider. The Transport Safety Agency may combine the task of receiving driving licences from the recipients of driving licences. The provisions laid down in this paragraph may also apply to the other authorisation provided for in this Act. The decree of the Council of State lays down a procedure for the provision of the service.

The Finnish Transport Safety Agency monitors the activities of the service provider. The Agency shall, in accordance with Article 8b, agree with the service provider on the scope of the service task and the other requirements associated with it so that the requirements of good administration are met. The service provider shall be reliable and shall have the other technical, financial and operational capacity and capability necessary for the performance of the task to be entrusted with the required security of information. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 (2) shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

The Finnish Transport Safety Agency monitors the activities of the service provider. The Agency shall agree with the service provider on the scope of the service task and related other requirements so that the requirements of good administration are met. The service provider shall be reliable and shall have the communications and information system required for the performance of the task, as well as other technical, financial and operational capacity and capacity to take care of the task required. Information security.

The personal data processed in the context of the tasks referred to in this Article are confidential. Personal data shall be processed for processing personal data (523/1999) . The service provider and his staff shall be subject to the provisions relating to criminal liability in respect of those tasks. Liability for damages is governed by the law on damages (1999) .

ARTICLE 32
Retention and presentation of driving licence and other authorisation

Driving licences and the licence referred to in this Act, with the exception of a driving licence, and the driver's certificate must be kept on board and, when required, present to the police officer or to any other official function in connection with traffic control. The transport and communications department, referred to in Article 97 of the Road Traffic Code, or the transport agency, to be supervised by a competent official.

If the driver of the vehicle does not have the driving licence required, but his identity has been established and there is no reason to assume that he does not have the right to drive, the police officer may allow the driving to continue. In this case, however, the driver may be obliged to submit a driving licence to the police within Similarly, if another document referred to in paragraph 1 is missing from the driver, it may be done.

§ 33
Surrender of the vehicle for another carriage

The vehicle shall not be released for carriage which does not have a driving licence or a driving licence within the meaning of this law.

Prior to the passing of the vehicle, the donor of a vehicle shall ensure that the driver has the right to drive.

Chapter 4

Driver instruction

§ 34
Driving licence for driver's licence

A driving licence or a certificate of instruction shall be required to provide driver instruction for a driving licence. To practice driving a motorcycle licence, a training permit may be issued.

ARTICLE 35
Objective of driver education

The aim of the driver education is to promote the development of pupils as responsible drivers by providing them with the basic capacity to transport the vehicle safely. The intention is that they also feel responsible for the safety of other road users and for taking account of environmental requirements and adapting their driving behaviour accordingly.

Articles 2 to 3 have been repealed by L 13.12.2013D .

§ 36
Content of driver education

The driver education shall include at least the information:

1) from the transport system;

(2) requirements relating to the social environment and interaction of transport;

3) the environmental impact of transport;

(4) factors affecting the driver's ability to drive and the safety of different road user groups;

(5) in accordance with the specific characteristics of the vehicle, its proper use, handling and transport in accordance with traffic rules in a variety of transport situations and in the environment, in a safe, economically, ecologically and flexible manner;

(6) the identification and avoidance of traffic incidents and driving under difficult conditions.

More detailed provisions on the content of driver instruction may be laid down by the Government Decree.

ARTICLE 37
Implementation of driver education

The driver education consists of a theory and driving instruction. The instruction shall comply with the curriculum drawn up by the Traffic Safety Agency.

In addition to the basic stage, Class B driver training is accompanied by a training phase and a deepening phase. The traineeship phase consists of independent study and battery life and a feedback period in driving school. In the deepening phase, knowledge and skills acquired during the initial phase of education and training will be developed, as well as increasing the capacity to identify and avoid adverse events, as well as in difficult conditions and environmental impacts. Taking into account.

The decree of the Council of State may provide for more detailed provisions on the minimum number of driver training and the requirements for the implementation of teaching. The Transport Safety Agency may provide more detailed provisions for the benefit of the previous qualification in accordance with the syllabus in accordance with the syllabus as regards the minimum number of drivers to be taught, within the limits set and in demanding conditions. On the definition of the time applicable to the practical teaching of the training.

ARTICLE 38
Conditions for starting school education

Driver instruction in driving school shall not start at least six months before the student fulfils the minimum age for the driving licence to be completed. However, Class B teaching may be commenced at least one year before the minimum age of the driving licence is completed. However, driving instruction may only be provided when the student has completed 15 years.

The teaching of the phase B deepening phase shall not begin earlier than three months from the completion of the approved driving test of category B, provided that the teaching of the training phase has been obtained.

A driving licence for driving a tractor must be valid for category E driver education. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

However, a student who studies at a vocational establishment under the supervision of a lorry driver or a bus driver under the supervision of the National Board of Education must be trained in the course of this training. To drive a driving licence for a category B driving licence in category 2 without requiring the year in which he/she reaches the age of 16. Driving instruction can only be provided when the student has completed 17 years. Driving instruction in bus and coach shall only be provided when a student has a Class B driving licence and an E-class combination when a student has a driving licence for driving a tractor.

More detailed provisions may be laid down by the Government Decree on the requirements for access to education.

ARTICLE 39
Criteria for the award of class B instruction

The issue of a driving licence for category B driving licences shall be subject to the following:

(1) the applicant has completed 25 years;

(2) the applicant has a category B driving licence which has been on him for at least three years;

(3) the applicant has completed an examination of the teacher's licence to teach the driving examiner, or he has a driving instructor;

(4) the applicant must be considered suitable for his/her personal characteristics;

Paragraph 5 has been repealed by L 6 FEBRUARY 2015 , which enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

(5) The vehicle used in the initial phase of teaching is equipped with the necessary driving controls for the teacher and the vehicle has been approved as a vehicle for the conversion survey.

The applicant shall not be considered suitable for the purpose of teaching in accordance with paragraph 1 (4) if:

(1) during the five years prior to the granting of an authorisation, he has been prohibited from driving a driving licence, a serious driving licence, a serious threat to transport, or Article 1 of Chapter 23 of the Criminal Code , which is punishable by serious negligence on the part of road safety; or has committed such acts during this period so that the grounds for the imposition of a driving ban are met;

(2) during the last year, he has been banned from driving offences other than those referred to in paragraph 1, or has committed such acts during this period so that the grounds for the prohibition are met; or

(3) on the basis of the information contained in the register, he/she has otherwise demonstrated that it is manifestly unfit for teaching.

The granting of a training licence for the teaching of the traineeship and the deepening phase is that the applicant has a driving instructor.

The conduct of the test referred to in paragraph 1 (3) shall not be required if the applicant has been successfully completed a test of up to three years. The Transport Safety Agency may give more detailed provisions on the content and implementation of the test.

ARTICLE 40
Training criteria for non-class B education

The provisions of Article 39 shall apply to the granting of a non-Class B instruction, with the following exceptions: (13/03/98)

1) for a driving licence for a category AM category, the minimum age for the applicant for instruction is 21 years and must have a driving licence for a moped or motorcycle, which has been for at least three years;

(2) For a driving licence for a light quadricycle of category am, the applicant shall have a light four-wheel or B driving licence which has been on him for at least three years;

(3) for a driving licence for a category B or a light quadricycle, other than those referred to in points (B) and (1) and (2), the applicant shall have a driving licence valid for the driving licence of the class of teaching, which has been at least equivalent to: For three years;

(4) In addition to the requirement laid down in Article 39, the driving licence for category 2 category is required in addition to the training provided in the context of training provided by an employer in the same way as an employer in the context of training in the transport sector; In the case of an apprenticeship, a student has a category B driving licence and, in addition, a driving licence for driving a towing vehicle, if the training is provided for a driving licence for a combination of vehicles, and that the applicant has a driving licence for classes C and D;

(5) In order to provide a teaching licence as referred to in Article 24 (2) (3), the applicant shall have access to a teaching licence and a tutor for driving instruction on a motorcycle or approved by the Transport Safety Agency. Qualification for the provision of motorcycling training, with training or equivalent experience; (13/03/98)

Paragraph 6 is repealed by L 6 FEBRUARY 2015 , which enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

(6) The approval referred to in Article 39 (1) (5) as a vehicle shall only be required if the vehicle is equipped with driving controls for the teacher.

(12/02/1081)

Applicants for an AM category referred to in Article 1 (1) or (2) shall demonstrate to the licensing authority that he has had the right to drive a moped or a light quadricycle for a period of three years if the authorisation is sought on that basis; and The date of the driving licence is not marked on the driving licence.

ARTICLE 41 (13/03/98)

§ 41 has been repealed by L 13.12.2013D .

ARTICLE 42 (13/03/98)
Issue of a teaching certificate

The teaching certificate shall be the holder of the licence, the teaching and the class of driving licence. In addition, an AM certificate shall include a significant vehicle type for which the driver education licence is authorised. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 Paragraph 1 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

Teaching permission to be a cop. The authorisation shall be the holder of the authorisation, the teaching and the category of driving law. In addition, an AM certificate shall include a significant vehicle type for which the driver education licence is authorised.

A maximum of three teaching licences may be granted to the applicant over three years. However, if the teacher is the parent, the older brother, the guardian, the child, the grandchild or sibling, the number of teaching certificates to be issued is not limited.

A teaching licence may be issued for two and two trainees if teachers or teachers are parents, grandparents, caregivers, children, grandchildren or siblings.

The instruction may be granted for two of the teachers who are apprentices referred to in Article 40 (1) (4).

If a permit is issued for two, one of them shall be designated as a responsible teacher, who shall issue a certificate of instruction.

Article 42a (13/03/98)
Validity of a teaching certificate

Class B licences shall be issued for a period of two years and not earlier than one year before the minimum age for obtaining a driving licence is completed. The validity of the authorisation shall expire when the certificate has been certified as having successfully completed a category B driving licence. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 Paragraph 1 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

A class B certificate for the provision of a short-term licence shall be issued for a period of two years and not earlier than one year before the minimum age for obtaining a driving licence is completed. The validity of the authorisation shall expire when the certificate has been certified as having successfully completed a category B driving licence.

A certificate of instruction, which entitling you to provide a training phase and a deepening phase, shall be granted for one year. The validity of the instruction shall expire when the instruction is given.

The rest of the instruction shall be issued for a period not exceeding nine months and not earlier than six months before the minimum age for obtaining a driving licence corresponding to the category of teaching. The licence shall expire when the driver's degree is completed or, if the driver's degree is not required when the instruction is given.

A new authorisation for the extension of the licence granted shall not be granted without a valid reason. The restriction in Article 42 (2) shall not apply to the granting of authorisation.

ARTICLE 43 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Implementation of the teaching licence

The content of the teaching licence and the driver of the vehicle shall be subject to the teaching certificate provided for in the teaching certificate. Article 38 shall apply to the initiation of teaching.

Driving instruction shall be used for the category and category AM vehicle vehicle type of vehicle for which instruction is to be provided for the right to drive. The vehicle used for Class B driving instruction shall be equipped with the prescribed driving controls for the teacher and the vehicle shall be approved as a vehicle for the conversion survey. For the purpose of driving instruction for other categories, the approval of a vehicle for the purpose of an adjustment survey shall be required only if the vehicle has to have a driving control for the teacher. The decree of the Council of State lays down more detailed provisions on the requirements to be imposed on the training permit vehicle and other requirements relating to the teaching permit.

L to 70/2015 Article 43 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 43 (13/03/98)
Implementation of the teaching licence

The content of the teaching licence and the driver of the vehicle shall be subject to the teaching certificate provided for in the teaching certificate. The opening of education is in force, as provided for in Article 38.

Driving instruction shall be used for the category and category AM vehicle vehicle type of vehicle for which instruction is to be provided for the right to drive. The driving instruction shall be given on a vehicle approved as a vehicle for the conversion survey, if required pursuant to Article 39 (1) (5) or Article 40 (1) (6). The decree of the Council of State lays down more detailed provisions on the requirements to be imposed on the training permit vehicle and other requirements relating to the teaching permit.

ARTICLE 44
Cancellation of a certificate

The police must withdraw the permit if: (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 The amended recital enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording is worded: the licence must be withdrawn if:

(1) the authorisation holder no longer fulfils the conditions for the authorisation;

(2) the holder of the authorisation infringes the provisions relating to the permit or the conditions of instruction;

(3) the holder of the authorisation is requested.

The authorisation may be withdrawn temporarily if the conditions for the imposition of a temporary ban are in place. The temporary withdrawal of the authorisation shall be complied with as regards the provisional driving ban.

Where a permit has been granted in accordance with Article 43 to two persons, the authorisation may be withdrawn for the other holder and, at the same time, a change in the indication referred to in Article 43 (1) from the responsible teacher, if necessary.

ARTICLE 45
Motorcycle exercise permit

The Transport Safety Agency shall issue a training permit for the purpose of training a motorcycle for a motorcycle licence without a driving instructor if: (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 The amended recital enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads: The police issue a training permit for the purpose of training a motorcycle for a motorcycle licence without a driving instructor if:

1) the applicant has a valid driving licence;

(2) he has obtained the prescribed teaching for a traineeship permit;

(3) he has successfully passed a theory test of the category of driving examiners;

(4) he has successfully completed an examination of the category of driving examiner on a motorcycle; and

(5) the applicant is not in a driving disqualification or temporary driving disqualification and has not been banned for a period of five years prior to the authorisation decision. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 The amended paragraph 5 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

5) the applicant is not in a driving ban and has not been banned for a period of five years prior to the authorisation decision.

The application shall be accompanied by the consent of the guardians, if the applicant has not completed 18 years. The training permit shall be issued for a maximum period of three months and may be subject to conditions and restrictions. A new authorisation shall not be granted without a heavy cause.

A motorcycle specified in the permit for training shall comply with the requirements for the category of driving licences for which a training permit is granted in order to obtain the corresponding driving licence. More detailed provisions may be laid down by the Government Decree on the number of theoretical and driving lessons required for the exercise permit. The Finnish Transport Safety Agency may give more detailed provisions on the trial procedure referred to in paragraph 1 (4).

ARTICLE 46
Withdrawal of training authorisation

The training permit for a motorcycle shall be withdrawn if:

(1) the authorisation holder no longer fulfils the conditions for the authorisation;

(2) the holder of the authorisation infringes the provisions on the exercise permit or the conditions of the exercise permit;

(3) the holder of the authorisation shall request or withdraw his/her consent.

The exercise authorisation shall be suspended temporarily if the holder of the authorisation is subject to a temporary ban. The temporary withdrawal of the authorisation shall be complied with as regards the provisional driving ban.

§ 47
Vehicle driver when driving instruction

In the case of driving instruction or treatment instruction, the driver of a vehicle shall be considered:

1) for category B, C1 and C driving instruction and processing;

2) In category D1 or D driving instruction, a teacher or student, if he has a category C driving licence;

(3) in category E driving instruction;

(4) on mopeds, on a motorcycle or on a light quadricycle, when a student or teacher is given a driving instruction, if he is involved in a motorcycle or a light quadricycle when giving driving lessons;

(5) in the driver education phase of the training phase and of the deepening phase.

The crossing of the period referred to in Article 16 (1) (4) or the prohibition on driving a breach of the condition set out in that paragraph shall not preclude the teaching referred to in paragraph 1 (5) of this Article. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 Article 2 (2) enters into force on 1 January 2016.

ARTICLE 48
Teaching vehicle and student driving equipment

The vehicle to be used for driving instruction shall meet the requirements of the teaching period corresponding to the teaching class and shall, where appropriate, be equipped with separate driving control equipment and other equipment; For a teacher. In category am, the instruction vehicle shall also comply with the requirements for the carriage of goods. The decree of the Council of State lays down more precise provisions on the requirements of the vehicle. (12/02/1081)

With a moped, light quadricycle and motorcycle training, the pupils must have equipment for the reception of driving instructions and the necessary driving equipment.

When driving at the time of driving instruction and with the training permit of a motorcycle, the vehicle must be equipped with the symbol of the vehicle. The decree of the Ministry of Transport and Communications sets out more detailed provisions on the labelling of the teaching medium. The Decree of the Ministry of Transport and Communications may also lay down provisions on the requirements for the driving equipment of a student in the teaching period.

ARTICLE 49
Implementation of driving instruction

Prior to driving instruction in transport, a student must be given the basic knowledge of the vehicle's transport and an adequate vehicle handling capacity. This paragraph shall not apply to the teaching of the class B training phase and of the advanced stage.

In the category B, C1 and C driving instruction and handling, the teacher must be seated next to the pupil at the time of teaching. The same applies to the teaching of a light quadricycle, if its seats are side by side.

The student needs to be taught in various transport environments and situations. Other teaching tools for driving instruction other than vehicles and other requirements for the implementation of driving instruction are laid down by the Government Decree. The Transport Safety Agency may provide more detailed provisions on the content of driving instruction and the training of the vehicle.

§ 50
Education certificate

When the driver instruction is given, the student must be given a certificate. The decree of the Council of State may provide for more detailed provisions on the teaching certificate and its adoption.

ARTICLE 51
Management lines,

The contour line shall be suitable for the construction of a slippery slope in the structure, dimensions, equipment and shape of the track. The track shall include equipment for training and safety, traffic control equipment and communication equipment between the teacher and the pupil, as well as the necessary teaching and maintenance facilities. Access to unauthorised transport during training shall be prevented by means of a barrier, by means of a barrier, by off-road or off-road, or by other clearly visible means.

The Traffic Safety Agency shall approve the driving lanes used in driver instruction and, together with the examiners, shall supervise their activities. The application for the approval of the lead line shall be accompanied by information on the track, its equipment and equipment, and the rules of the track.

The approval of the track line is valid until further notice. Approval may be withdrawn if the track no longer meets the conditions for approval and the deficiencies and omissions are serious or essential and the comments or warnings given to the managing authority have not led to any shortcomings.

The Decree of the Ministry of Transport and Communications may provide for a more detailed description of the dimensions, structure, equipment and approval of the management lines.

Article 51a (12/02/1081)
Experiments

The Transport Safety Agency, with the agreement of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, may authorise the organisation of a necessary test for the development of driver education. The test may differ from the requirements for the number and implementation of the driver instruction provided for in this Act. The driver education in the experiment must be such as to ensure that the student involved in the experiment is able to acquire the capacity of the driver within the meaning of this law and that his rights are not jeopardised by an experiment. The experiment shall be carried out under the supervision of the Traffic Safety Agency and shall comply with the training plan established by the Traffic Safety Agency.

Chapter 5

Driver's degree

ARTICLE 52
The purpose of driving licence

The purpose of the driving licence is to demonstrate that the examiner is in possession of the matters contained in Article 36 and is able to apply them and act responsibly in transport.

ARTICLE 53
Content and implementation of the driving licence

The driver's examination shall include a theory test and a driving test, unless otherwise specified. Driver examination may include a separate treatment test or only a treatment test. Admission to the test shall be subject to the completion of a class theory test.

The vehicle to be used for the driver's examination shall comply with the requirements for teaching vehicles and the class of examiners. Further details of the requirements of the Qualifications Vehicles are laid down by a regulation of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

The examiner shall obtain the vehicle required for the driving test. During his driving test, he'll be considered a driver.

A decree of the Council of State may provide for more detailed provisions on driving examiner requirements and exceptions to the requirements of the theory and driving test. Theoretical examination shall be carried out using the questions of the Transport Safety Agency. The Transport Safety Agency may give more detailed provisions on the implementation of the theory test, the driving test, the test of handling and the time sample.

ARTICLE 54 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Conditions for access to a driver's degree

The condition for access to a driver's degree is that:

(1) in the case of a driving test or, in the case of a driving test, if only a treatment trial is carried out, the examiner's licence is valid for the examination certificate and is not in the driving disqualification or the temporary driving licence;

(2) the statutory age requirement is met;

(3) Category B driving privileges for category 2.

Paragraph 1 shall enter into force on 15 March 2015.

Furthermore, it is required that:

(1) in the case of a class of driver education or, in the case of a class B certificate, a basic teaching qualification;

(2) the qualification of the driver or the driver of a bus or coach is valid and has received the complementary driver instruction;

(3) the requirement for a qualification to fulfil an existing requirement for a driving licence or a driving licence; or

(4) a driving licence for the future is or has previously been equivalent to a driving licence.

Paragraph 2 shall enter into force on 15 March 2015.

The licence authorisation of paragraph 1 (1) shall not be required and the driving ban currently in force is not an obstacle to the completion of the examination if a police order for the purpose of carrying out a new driving test is required. If, for the time being, a person has been subject to a driving ban on the grounds that he no longer meets the health requirements of the licence, the driving ban is also not an obstacle to the admission of the driving licence in order to re-establish the right to drive, if according to the following medical opinion: The doctor requires or recommends it. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 (2), a person may take a theory test one month before the age of the prescribed age if the driver's degree and the driver's certificate are also required under Article 53 (1). For a driving test.

If the period laid down in Article 16 (1) (4) has expired without a certificate being provided for the teaching of the traineeship and the deepening phase, the certificate shall be required for the purposes of obtaining a driving licence. The imposition of a driving ban on the violation of the condition in that paragraph constitutes an obstacle to the completion of a driving licence for a car.

The decree of the Council of State provides for more detailed provisions on the conditions of access to and registration of category-of-class drivers as well as for the maintenance, renewal and exchange of a foreign driving licence Driver's degree and driving test requirements.

L to 70/2015 Article 54 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 54
Conditions for access to a driver's degree

The condition for access to a driver's degree is that:

(1) an examiner's licence is issued in the form of a driving licence and is not subject to a driving disqualification or a temporary driving licence; and (12/02/1081)

(2) the statutory age requirement is met;

3) require that:

(a) the degree to which the degree of qualification has obtained the teaching of the class of driving, the teaching of the elementary school, or the basic level of professional qualifications, and has obtained the complementary driver teaching or satisfies the requirements of The requirement of driving, driving or driving experience; or

(b) he has, or has previously had, a corresponding category of driving licence.

The licence authorisation of paragraph 1 (1) shall not be required and the driving ban currently in force is not an obstacle to the completion of the examination if a police order for the purpose of carrying out a new driving test is required. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 (2), a person may take a theory test one month before the age of the prescribed age if the driver's degree and the driver's certificate are also required under Article 53 (1). For a driving test. (12/02/1081)

The decree of the Council of State provides for more detailed provisions on the requirements of access to and registration of category-of-class drivers and the maintenance of the right to drive and to exchange a foreign driving licence. Driver's degree and driving test requirements.

ARTICLE 55
Driver's diploma and examination rejection

An approved driver examination carried out in accordance with this law shall be issued with a certificate. The driver's certificate entits the holder to drive a vehicle belonging to that category in Finland for one month from the date of issue of the certificate. However, the certificate shall not be issued if the conditions for the release of a driving licence are not fulfilled or if the examiner is issued with a driving licence or a provisional licence.

If the qualification is rejected, the examiner shall indicate the reason for the rejection of the qualification and return the teaching certificate to the extent of any additional teaching required. A prerequisite for admission to the new driving test is that the prescribed additional instruction is obtained. The Decree of the Ministry of Transport and Communications may lay down more detailed provisions on the conditions for admission to a new qualification. (12/02/1081)

ARTICLE 56
Determination of the new driver's degree

The police may order a driver's new driver's degree if he has repeatedly committed an infringement of the provisions of the Road Traffic Code and is therefore likely to suspect that he is not Maintained their driving skills.

Chapter 6

Other driving licences and driving licences issued abroad

ARTICLE 57
Driving licence in Åland and driving licence for mopeds

A driving licence issued in the Province of Åland entitles the holder to drive a motor vehicle and a combination of vehicles with the corresponding symbol on the licence. The extent of the right to drive is otherwise in force as provided for in Article 7.

The renewal and exchange of driving licences for the driving licence referred to in this Act, as well as the driving health surveillance of drivers, shall be valid as laid down in this Act. For the purpose of changing the category am, the driving licence shall be issued without the markings referred to in § 6 (2) (2) (a) and 7 (2) (1).

The licence for mopeds issued in the province of Åland is valid throughout the territory of the kingdom.

ARTICLE 58
Transport of a military vehicle

Engine-driven military vehicles may be transported in the armed forces of the armed forces required to carry the vehicle type in question, who have a driving licence or a driving licence in accordance with this law in Finland; A driving licence, with the exception of the temporary driving licence, and also the licence of the armed forces. The Ministry of Defence's regulation sets out more precise provisions for the carriage of a military vehicle on the basis of a driving licence other than a military licence. The General Staff may also give more detailed provisions on vehicle law (1090/2002) Of the authorisations required for the carriage of special and armoured vehicles referred to in Article 16 (1) and Article 16 (1). (12/02/1081)

The provisions of this Act concerning the content of the training of drivers and the training of drivers and the requirements of the driver's state of health shall also apply to the driver's licence. More detailed provisions on driving licences and driving licences and their issuing, removal, withdrawal and return are laid down by the Ministry of Defence's decree. The Ministry of Defence's decree also provides for the content of the military's transport teacher and driver training, transport teacher and driver training, driving training and driving examiners' qualifications Qualification requirements.

ARTICLE 59
Driving licences and other driving licences issued in the EU or EEA State or right of transport

The driving licence issued in another EU or EEA State other than Finland entitles the driver to carry a motor vehicle or a combination of vehicles with a harmonised class symbol corresponding to the category of driving licence, and which, under Article 5, The holder of the age requirement satisfies. The extent of the right to drive is in force, as provided for in Article 7, subject to the mutual recognition of driving licences and the control of the driver's driving licence, as provided for in Articles 20 and 21. The provisions of this article also apply to the provisional licence issued in Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. More detailed provisions may be adopted by the Government Decree on the mutual recognition of acquired rights in relation to the application of Article 13 of the Driving Licence Directive. (12/02/1081)

There is no driving licence and the driving licence is not accepted if: (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

(1) the holder of a driving licence is suspended in Finland or another EU or EEA State, or if the driving licence is otherwise restricted or has been withdrawn or suspended in another EU or EEA State; (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

(2) have been replaced by a Finnish driving licence or a licence issued by another EU or EEA State;

(3) The holder of a driving licence issued in the EU or EEA State is resident in Finland and, according to the marking, has been replaced by a driving licence without a driving licence issued in a State which is not in Finland. Valid.

The renewal and renewal of a driving licence, as referred to in paragraph 1, shall be subject to the provisions on the authorisation of a driving licence and for the surrender and renewal of a driving licence.

If the driving licence referred to in paragraph 1, with the exception of the temporary driving licence, has disappeared, has been stolen or destroyed, the holder of a driving licence who is normally resident in Finland, or at least six months from the date of application, shall be granted a driving licence A new driving licence in accordance with the provisions on the application. The application must indicate the reason for applying for a driving licence. The Authority shall inform the issuing authority of the replacement of a driving licence with a Finnish driving licence. If a driving licence can be found later, it shall be handed over to the authority issuing the card to the issuing authority. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 The amended paragraph 4 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

Where the driving licence referred to in paragraph 1, with the exception of a temporary driving licence, has disappeared, has been stolen or destroyed, the holder of a driving licence for permanent residence in Finland, or at least six months from the date of application, shall be granted a driving licence , a new driving licence in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation. The application shall be accompanied by a written report on the loss, anatomy or destruction of the driving licence. The police must inform the issuing authority of the replacement of a driving licence with a Finnish licence. If a driving licence can be found later, it shall be handed over to the issuing authority for the purpose of return.

The provisions of this section on driving licences shall also apply to the validity of a moped licence issued in another EU or EEA State with the exception of a driving licence for a moped. The driver shall meet the age requirements for the transport of mopeds provided for in this Act. For the transport of a light quadricycle, a driving licence shall be required for the carriage of an AM class or other equivalent light quadricycle. For the purposes of the exchange of an AM category driving licence, the driving licence shall be issued without markings referred to in § 6 (3) (1) and 7 (3) (1). A decree of the Council of State may lay down more detailed provisions on the requirements for the driving licence for mopeds referred to in this paragraph. (12/02/1081)

The exchange of information on driving rights, driving licences and related information and measures concerning the mutual recognition of driving licences issued in EU and EEA States shall be carried out on the vehicle register of the European Union Using the driving licence network. (12/02/1081)

ARTICLE 60
Licence issued in a Contracting State

Driving Licence issued in a State other than the State referred to in Article 59 of the Convention on Road Traffic in Geneva in 1949 (SopS 11/1959) or in Vienna in 1968 (SopS 30/1986) Entiters to carry a vehicle or combination of vehicles in Finland with the symbol corresponding to the category mentioned in the contract if:

(1) the holder's habitual residence was not habitually resident in Finland when the driving licence was issued;

(2) the driving licence is a national driving licence in accordance with the model in the contract, or in the case of a Latin word equivalent to a driving licence in accordance with the model of the contract, or, in addition to the driving licence, presented in accordance with the model; The driving licence or the official Finnish or Swedish translation of the licence; (12/02/1081)

(3) the licence is accompanied by an identification document if the licence does not include a photograph of the holder;

(4) the holder of a driving licence satisfies the age requirements of Article 5 and the health requirements of Article 20.

Paragraph 1 shall also apply to a driving licence or international driving licence issued in Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan.

The licence referred to in this Article shall be valid for two years in Finland when the holder of the licence is normally resident in the country where the driving licence is valid and that there is no other reason for the driving licence to expire earlier. Articles 20 and 21 shall be valid for the control of the driver's driving licence. In the case of an exchange of driving licences for a Finnish driving licence, the applicant may be extradited in accordance with Article 24 (2) (6) for category B and motorcycle category without requiring a new driver's degree if:

(1) licences for the renewal of a driving licence are requested within two years and, however, before the expiry date of the licence;

(2) the applicant submits a national driving licence in accordance with the model in the contract referred to in paragraph 1 (2) or a national driving licence, or a driving licence, and its translation; (12/02/1081)

(3) the applicant shows that he has carried a car or motorcycle in Finland for a period of at least six months and fulfils the requirement for permanent residence in accordance with this law.

On the basis of the exchange referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article, the licence to be issued shall be imprinted on the State or on the territory of the licence issued.

If the holder of the licence referred to in this paragraph has his habitual residence at the time of the issuing of a driving licence in Finland, the driving licence shall not, in addition to that provided for in paragraph 1 (1), entitle the holder to drive an engine-driven vehicle in Finland. In Finland, anyway. (12/02/1081)

ARTICLE 61
Other foreign driving licence

Foreign driving licences other than those referred to in Articles 59 and 60 do not entitles the driver to drive a motor-powered vehicle in Finland, subject to international agreements. The licence is not valid in Finland anyway if it has been issued in a State other than that recognised by Finland, or if the holder of such a driving licence is habitually resident in Finland. (12/02/1081)

In accordance with a certificate issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Finnish Transport Safety Agency may, on application, grant a licence for a driving licence for a foreign driving licence in Finland and surrender a new licence in accordance with Article 24 (2) (3). A driver's degree without calling for an external diplomatic representation in Finland, a consulate led by a consul appointed by the consul, and a foreigner from an international organisation located in Finland, who has arrived For the mission in Finland and such person Family member. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 (2) shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

According to a certificate issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the police may, on application, grant a licence for driving licences to obtain a driving licence for a foreign driving licence in Finland and, in accordance with Article 24 (2) (6), transfer a new driving licence. Without requiring the diplomatic representation of the diplomatic service in Finland, the consulate led by the consul, led by the consul, and a foreigner from an international organisation in Finland, who has arrived for this purpose; Finland and the family member of such a person.

The driving licence issued pursuant to paragraph 2 shall be imprinted on the State or territory of the licence issued by the Finnish driver.

§ 62 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Obligation to issue a driving licence when changing it

If the foreign driving licence referred to in Article 59 or 60 is replaced by a Finnish driving licence, a driving licence issued abroad shall be handed over to the Transport Safety Agency. This also applies to the driving licence referred to in Article 59, which is to be renewed in accordance with this law.

The Transport Safety Agency shall return the driving licence issued in the EU and EEA State to the issuing authority and at the same time indicate the reason for the refund.

A foreign driving licence, other than those referred to in paragraph 2, shall be returned to the holder at the request of the holder when he moves from the country to the Finnish Transport Safety Agency accordingly. The State Council Regulation may provide for the return of a foreign driving licence in accordance with paragraph 2 to the issuing authority.

L to 70/2015 Article 62 will enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

§ 62
Extradition of foreign driving licence to police

If the foreign driving licence referred to in Article 59 or 60 is replaced by a Finnish driving licence, the driving licence shall be handed over to the police when the Finnish licence is issued. This also applies to the driving licence referred to in Article 59, which is to be renewed in accordance with this law. (12/02/1081)

The police must return the driving licence issued in the EU and EEA State to the issuing authority and, at the same time, state the reason for the refund.

A foreign driving licence, other than those referred to in paragraph 2, shall be returned to the holder at the request of the holder when he moves from the country to the police of the Finnish driving licence. However, the Government Decree may lay down provisions on the return of a foreign driving licence in accordance with paragraph 2 to the issuing authority. (12/02/1081)

ARTICLE 63
Temporary driving licence

The Finnish Transport Safety Agency may issue an ad hoc driving licence in Finland: (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 The amended recital enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads as follows: The police may hand over a valid driving licence in Finland:

1) to the holder of a national driving licence issued in the Contracting State referred to in Article 60, where the question is:

(a) the applicant for asylum which is pending before the expiry of the period laid down in paragraph 3 of that Article;

(b) clarification of the authenticity, validity or other validity of a driving licence, or any other similar reason preventing the use of a driving licence;

2) the holder of a driving licence referred to in Article 61, whose habitual residence was not in Finland when the driving licence was issued. (12/02/1081)

By way of derogation from the standard residence requirement laid down in Article 12 (1) (3), driving licences may be issued by way of derogation from the requirement laid down in Article 12 (1) (3) and the driving licence shall be issued without requiring a new driving licence. The licence holder referred to in paragraph 1 (2) may only be issued with a licence to obtain a temporary driving licence for category A1, A2, A and B if the applicant holds a corresponding category of driving licence.

The temporary driving licence shall be issued for a fixed period of not more than one year, but not more than as long as the original driving licence is valid. However, the provisional driving licence referred to in paragraph 1 (1) may be extended for a longer period or extended if the original driving licence is valid. The initial driving licence shall be taken over by the Finnish Transport Safety Agency only if it is necessary for the reason referred to in Article 1 (1) (b). (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 (3) will enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

The temporary driving licence shall be issued for a fixed period of not more than one year, but not more than as long as the original driving licence is valid. However, the provisional driving licence referred to in paragraph 1 (1) may be temporarily suspended or extended, provided that the original driving licence is valid. The initial driving licence shall be taken over by the police only if it is necessary for the reason referred to in Article 1 (1) (b).

The temporary driving licence shall be kept in conjunction with the original driving licence if the temporary driving licence does not record the registration of the original driving licence with the Traffic Safety Agency. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 The amended paragraph 4 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

The temporary driving licence shall be kept in conjunction with the original driving licence if there is no record of the initial driving licence being taken over by the police in the provisional licence.

Chapter 7

Ban on driving and other sanctions

ARTICLE 64
The imposition of a ban

The district court shall impose a driving ban on the driver of a motorised vehicle if he is found guilty of: Article 2 of Chapter 23 of the Criminal Code In the case of serious traffic safety, as referred to in Article 3, or in the case of serious drink-driving, as referred to in Article 4, or Article 13 of Chapter 44 of the Penal Code Of a dangerous goods transport offence. A ban may not be imposed if the driver of an engine-driven vehicle is not convicted of the offence referred to above. (12/02/1081)

The police shall impose a driving ban on the holder of the driving licence:

(1) if he no longer fulfils the conditions for the authorisation of a licence issued in Article 12;

(2) in the event of a breach of the condition referred to in Article 16 (1) (4), the medical opinion referred to in Article 20 (4) or Article 112 (3) has not been provided within the time-limit laid down by the law, or provided by the police within the period prescribed by Article 20 (1); The medical opinion referred to in paragraph 3 or the statement of the option referred to in paragraph 3, or a certificate for the completion of a new approved driver's examination, driving test or sample of time; (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 Paragraph 2 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

(2) if he has not provided the medical opinion referred to in Article 20 (4) or in Article 112 (3) within the period prescribed by the law, or by a doctor or optician referred to in Article 20 (1) or (3) within the time limit set by the police; An opinion or a certificate for the completion of a new approved driver's examination, driving test or sample of time; (12/02/1081)

(3) if he is guilty of driving a motor-powered vehicle; Article 1 of Chapter 23 of the Criminal Code Endangering road safety, which shows serious negligence on the part of road safety;

(4) if he is guilty of Article 10 of Chapter 23 of the Penal Code The right to transport of a means of transport; or

(5) if he or she has been convicted abroad for traffic congestion on a motor vehicle or is guilty of such an act.

For the purposes of paragraph 2 (3), it must also be considered that the driver, by processing or using an external aid instrument, has disturbed the device for the enforcement of the social legislation relating to road transport in such a way that it produces Incorrect information about his driving and rest periods.

ARTICLE 65
The imposition of a suspension on the basis of repeated offences

The police shall order the holder of the driving licence to be subject to a driving ban if the right holder is guilty of at least four times two years or three times in the course of the year when driving a motor-powered vehicle:

1) for the traffic offence referred to in Article 103 of the Road Traffic Code, with the exception of acts punishable by other offences:

(a) the prohibited use of a mobile phone within the meaning of Article 24a (2) of the Road Traffic Code while driving;

(b) the violation of the speed limit referred to in Article 25 (1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Code with a motor vehicle;

(2) infringement of certain social legislation relating to road transport as referred to in Article 105a of the Road Traffic Code;

(3) Article 1 of Chapter 23 of the Criminal Code Or traffic escape referred to in Article 11 in road transport;

(4) the vehicle offence referred to in Article 96 (1) of the vehicle law;

(5) infringement of the driver's professional qualifications referred to in Article 24 of the Law on the Professional Qualification of lorry and bus drivers;

(6) the law on the prohibition of traffic control equipment (546/1998) The bulkhead offence referred to in paragraph 1;

(7) the law on the transport of dangerous goods (719/1994) For the transport of dangerous goods within the meaning of paragraph 3.

However, by way of derogation from paragraph 1, the holder of a driving licence of a car shall be subject to a driving ban if, during the two years following the first driving licence of the car, he is guilty three times two years or twice within one year. Shall be carried out. The same applies to the holder of a motorcycle licence, which does not have a driving licence for a car for two years from the start of the motorcycle licence. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 (2) shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

However, by way of derogation from paragraph 1, the holder of a short driving licence shall impose a driving ban if he or she is guilty three times two years or twice within one year for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1. However, if a holder of a short-term driving licence is handed over to a holder of a driving licence within the meaning of Article 22 before the end of the period of validity of the term, the infringement procedure referred to in this paragraph shall, however, continue for a period of two years from the date of From the beginning. The infringement procedure referred to in this paragraph also applies to the holder of a motorcycle licence, which does not have a driving licence for a car for two years from the start of the motorcycle licence. (12/02/1081)

The suspension shall be imposed immediately upon completion of the decision on the driving ban.

The Traffic Safety Agency shall, on the basis of the information from the vehicle traffic register, send a reminder of the grounds for imposing a driving ban within the meaning of this Article. A reminder shall be sent at the time when the next act referred to in paragraph 1 leads to a police ban.

ARTICLE 66
Duration of driving

The driver who has been guilty of drinking or transporting dangerous goods shall be subject to a driving ban for at least one month and at least three persons guilty of serious risk of road safety or aggravated driving For a month. The duration of the new driving ban shall be as follows:

1) for at least six months if the driver has been guilty of:

(a) twice for drunk driving or for the transport of dangerous goods;

(b) drink-driving and the transport of dangerous goods; or

(c) drink-driving or the offence of the transport of dangerous goods, and in addition to serious driving or serious risk of road safety;

(2) at least one year if, in five years, the driver has twice committed an act which fulfils the hallmark of a serious driving licence or of serious traffic safety.

The ban is valid for a maximum period of five years. The decision of the district court shall state the date of expiry of the driving licence. The decision of the District Court is enforced in spite of the complaint. (12/02/1081)

In the cases referred to in Article 64 (2) (1) and (2), a driving ban shall be imposed for the time being and in the cases referred to in paragraphs 3 to 5 and in Article 65 for at least one and six months.

The duration of the prohibition shall take account of the effects of the measure on the existence and the necessary movement of the prohibition on driving.

In calculating the duration of the driving ban, account shall be taken of the time taken by the driver for the purpose of the prohibition which led to the prohibition of driving, or the prohibition of driving, as a result of the length of the temporary driving ban.

§ 67 (12/02/1081)
Conditional driving ban

The district court may, unless the general interest otherwise requires, order a suspension of the driving licence, if the right to drive is necessary because of a driving ban, or if there is a particular cause and no risk to the safety of others. During a period of suspension or temporary suspension, or during a trial period within the meaning of paragraph 2, no driving ban may be imposed as conditional.

The ban on driving is conditional on the deadline set by the district court ( Probation period ), with a length of at least one year and a maximum of three years. The trial period begins with the proclamation or adoption of a conditional suspension decision. The decision of the district court shall specify the date of expiry of the probation period.

ARTICLE 68 (12/02/1081)
Implementation of the conditional driving ban

The district court shall impose a suspended driving ban if the imposition of a driving ban is carried out during the probaing period within the meaning of Article 64 (1). However, the suspended driving ban may not be imposed if the driver is not convicted of the offence referred to in Article 64 (1). When imposing a conditional driving ban, the expiry date of the driving ban shall be the date of expiry of the existing driving ban on driving disqualifications. The decision of the District Court is enforced in spite of the complaint.

The decision of the district court shall state the circumstances under which the suspended driving ban is to be imposed. Unless, within one year of the expiry of the probation period, the suspended driving ban has been imposed, it shall lapse.

ARTICLE 69
Controlled driving

The district court shall order: Article 3 of Chapter 23 of the Penal Code In accordance with paragraph 1 or in Article 4 (1) or (2), the supervised driving licence within the meaning of the law on driving licences under the law on driving licences, if the driving ban is to be imposed. The ban on driving must be conditional. However, in the course of a controlled driving licence, a new supervised driving licence cannot be prescribed. The temporary driving ban ends and the supervised driving licence begins when a driving licence referred to in Article 8 (2) is handed over to the drunk driving licence. The controlled driving licence shall end on the day of expiry of the probation period. (12/02/1081)

The district court shall withdraw the supervised driving licence and provide for a conditional driving ban to be enforced if, during the trial period: (12/02/1081)

(1) withdraw its request for supervision; or

(2) in the absence of an acceptable cause for breach of the restriction contained in the controlled driving law, or in breach of the obligation of a supervised driving licence, or may or may attempt to render the Alcolotl incapacitated.

Where a driving ban has been imposed on a temporary ban pursuant to Article 70 (1) (6) prior to the decision of the District Court to suspend the driving licence and continues to request that the supervised driving licence be ordered, the district court shall To determine whether there was an acceptable reason for the act or omission. (12/02/1081)

In other words, Articles 66 (4), 67 and 68 provide for a conditional driving ban and its implementation, with the exception of the optional conditions of the conditional driving ban provided for in Article 67 (1).

If the supervised driving licence has not started in accordance with paragraph 1, the temporary restraining order shall expire on the date of expiry of the probation period. Since the start of the driving licence, Article 6 (4) provides for the resumption of the temporary driving ban. (12/02/1081)

ARTICLE 70
The imposition of a temporary driving ban

A police officer may order a temporary suspension of the holder of a driving licence and take a driving licence or, if the driving licence has not yet been handed over, the driver's certificate:

(1) if there are probable cause to suspect that the holder of the driving licence is guilty of Article 3 of Chapter 23 of the Penal Code (1) or in the case of a driving offence referred to in Article 4, or Article 13 of Chapter 44 of the Penal Code The transport of dangerous goods;

(2) where there is reason to suspect that the holder of a driving licence has been guilty of a serious threat to road safety, or Article 3 of Chapter 23 of the Penal Code A driving drunk offence referred to in paragraphs 2 or 3;

(3) where it is likely that the conditions for the imposition of a driving ban under Article 64 (2) (3) to (5) or Article 65 of this Law exist;

(4) where it is obvious that the driving licence holder's ability to drive, due to illness or failure or otherwise, has deteriorated to the extent that, while driving, there is an essential risk to other traffic, and not the state of health of Article 20 (1); May therefore be considered sufficient on its own; (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

(5) the withdrawal of the request referred to in Article 69 (2) (1); or

6) where there is reason to doubt the holder of the driving licence in the act referred to in Article 69 (2) (2).

In carrying out border control and other duties, the border guard may order the holder of the right to drive temporarily and take possession of the driving licence:

(1) if there are probable cause to suspect that the holder of the driving licence is guilty of Article 3 of Chapter 23 of the Penal Code For a driving offence referred to in paragraph 1 or Article 4;

(2) if there is reason to suspect that the holder of the driving licence Article 3 of Chapter 23 of the Penal Code A driving drunk offence referred to in paragraphs 2 or 3.

ARTICLE 71
Transfer of the no-driving case from the Border Guard to the police

Following the imposition of a driving ban, the Border Guard shall immediately refer the matter of the imposition of a temporary ban to the police. The temporary driving ban imposed by the border guard is otherwise in force, as laid down in the provisional driving ban imposed by the police.

ARTICLE 72
Duration of temporary driving ban

In the case referred to in Article 70 (1) (1), the temporary prohibition shall continue until the district court decides on the driving ban. In the case referred to in Article 70 (1) (2), the police shall, without delay, decide whether a temporary driving ban is to be maintained. If it is likely that the provisional prohibition of driving has been committed in accordance with Article 70 (1) (2), the temporary driving ban shall be maintained until the district court decides on the driving ban. (12/02/1081)

If, on the basis of the preliminary investigation, it is clear that the district court orders suspension conditional, the police may order the suspension of the temporary driving ban or, if the conditions laid down in the Law on the Law on the Law on the Law of the Expanse, are satisfied, A controlled driving licence before the district court decides on a driving ban. (12/02/1081)

In the cases referred to in Article 70 (1) (3) and (4), the police officer of the temporary suspension shall immediately inform the police of the driving ban. In the case referred to in paragraph 3, this shall, without delay, decide on a driving ban or, in the case referred to in paragraph 4, the maintenance of a temporary driving ban. The decision must also be taken by the police in the event that the validity of the driving licence has already expired after the imposition of the provisional ban. (12/02/1081)

The police shall, without delay, return the driving licence or issue a provisional licence and inform the holder of the driving licence of the right to drive if: (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 The amended recital enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads: the police must immediately return the driving licence, or if the driving licence has not yet been handed over to the police, the new driving licence must be issued, and the driving licence must be suspended. To the holder if:

(1) the offence referred to in Article 70 (1) (1) or (2) shall not be prosecuted or dismissed, or if the offence is subject to a suspension of the driving licence;

(2) in the cases referred to in Article 70 (1) (3), the prohibition shall not be imposed; or

(3) In the cases referred to in Article 70 (1) (4), the temporary driving ban is not maintained.

In the cases referred to in Article 70 (1) (5) and (6), the temporary driving ban will continue until the district court decides on a controlled driving licence within the meaning of the Law on the Law on Driving Licence. (12/02/1081)

ARTICLE 73
Warning

In Article 64 (2) (4) and (5) and Article 65, the police may issue a warning instead of imposing a driving ban if the right to drive is necessary for the holder of the driving licence or, in the interest of the need for movement or movement, To show negligence on the part of the road transport sector or the penalties imposed or imposed on him for any violation thereof.

Any person who, within one year of receiving a warning, is guilty of any act within the meaning of paragraph 1 shall be subject to a prohibition on driving. However, instead of imposing a moratorium, the guilty party may be given a new warning in the light of the minor nature of the infringement. In a period of one year from issuing another warning, the new act is subject to a driving ban.

In the case of a criminal offence referred to in Article 64 (2) (3), the police may issue a warning to the holder of a driving licence referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, rather than a driving licence, if there are particular weighty reasons. If, within two years of issuing a warning, the holder of a driving licence is guilty of a new offence within the meaning of that paragraph, he shall be subject to a prohibition on driving.

§ 73a (12/02/1081)
Provisions concerning the holder of a driving licence abroad

The provisions of this law on the imposition of a ban, on a temporary ban on driving and on other driving rights, on the surrender of a driving licence to the police due to a measure taken to the right to drive and the return of a driving licence to the holder The provisions of Article 101 shall also apply to the holder of a driving licence issued abroad.

If the holder of a driving licence abroad is not resident in Finland, the police shall, at the request of the police, give their driving licence back to the holder of the licence when he leaves the country, even if the driving ban or the temporary driving ban has not yet expired. There is no driving licence in Finland for as long as a driving ban or a temporary driving ban is in force. In the international driving licence, the police may not take possession of a driving licence to indicate that it is not in force in Finland.

If the holder of a driving licence issued in a EU or EEA State, who is not resident in Finland, is subject to a driving ban for the time being, the driving licence shall be sent to the issuing authority, unless otherwise specified. At the same time the reason for the driving licence must be stated.

ARTICLE 74
Competent police unit

The police's duties under this law are handled by the police department ordered by the police.

ARTICLE 75
Obligation to surrender driving licences

Anyone who has been subject to a driving ban or whose right to drive has lapsed must immediately hand over his licence to the police.

ARTICLE 76 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
The lapse of the right to drive

If a driving ban has been imposed for the time being, the driving licence shall expire five years after the date of the decision, unless the driving licence has not been issued before the date of the application.

The police may order the right to lapse or limit its scope under this law in the context of a measure falling within the competence of the police. The same authority shall be exercised by the Transport Safety Agency on the basis of an application by the holder of a driving licence.

L to 70/2015 Article 76 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 76 (12/02/1081)
The lapse of the right to drive

If a driving ban has been imposed for the time being, the driving licence shall expire five years after the date of the decision, unless the driving licence has not been issued before the date of the application. The police may order the right to drive or to lapse, if requested by the holder of the driving licence.

Chapter 8

Car-school activities and road teacher licence

ARTICLE 77
Car school permit

A car school licence is required to hold a car school.

The driving licence shall be granted to the applicant:

(1) which has sufficient financial and other capacity to carry out activities;

(2) is not bankrupt and, if the applicant is a natural person who is of age and whose viability is not limited;

(3) the Director and the teaching staff responsible for teaching and teaching staff, as well as the necessary teaching facilities, material and equipment.

The applicant shall not be considered to have adequate financial conditions for the pursuit of the activity, at least if the applicant has a low-level creditor in the outlet.

The driving licence is granted to category 1 or 2, or to the training of categories of both categories. Category 1 car school authorisation may be restricted to teaching in a moped 2 or 3 cycle.

ARTICLE 78
Director for Education and Training

The driving school shall be the Director responsible for educational activities, who guides and develops teaching at school and is responsible for the content of teaching and for the management of teaching activities in accordance with the provisions and permit conditions.

The Transport Safety Agency shall approve a person responsible for teaching activities:

(1) has a driving instructor and:

(a) eligibility for Class B driving instruction and at least one year's experience in driving instruction in this category of vehicles if the driving school is authorised to train category 1 categories;

(b) a category A driving licence and at least one year's experience in motorcycle driving if the school is trained only for the purpose of carrying out a motorcycle licence;

(c) eligibility for category C driving instruction and at least one year's experience in category 2 driving instruction in driving school or vocational training for driving licences for driving licences if the driving school is authorised in category 2; For the training of the categories;

(2) which have completed the training course of the teaching profession and the degree of entrepreneurship; (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

(3) which is not considered manifestly inappropriate on the grounds of gross or repeated traffic offences or other offences, or otherwise as a person acting as a person;

4) whose viability is not limited.

By way of derogation from Article 1 (1) (1) and (2), where a driving licence for a driving licence is issued exclusively for a driving licence of 2 or 3 wheeled mopeds, it shall also be accepted by way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2: Years of experience in driving instruction for a motorcycle licence.

The Director-General for Education shall not be considered fit for purpose if:

(1) in the last five years he has been guilty of drunk driving, serious driving driving, serious traffic hazard, or serious negligence on the road safety or has been A driving disqualification;

(2) in the last two years, he has been subject to a driving ban on repeated traffic offences;

(3) he has been sentenced to imprisonment for the last five years or a fine of at least three times during the preceding year in terms of traffic or vehicle safety, employment, accounting, environmental protection or others; The infringement and acts or acts relating to professional liability show that he is manifestly unfit to act as Director in charge of teaching activities. (12/02/1081)

The training requirement referred to in paragraph 2 (2) shall also be fulfilled by the applicant who is in the law on the recognition of professional qualifications (19/03/2007) Of any other EU or EEA State for the production of evidence of formal qualifications. The decision is made by the Transport Safety Agency. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

ARTICLE 79
Application for a driving licence

A car school authorisation is requested from the Transport Safety Agency. The applicant shall:

(1) indicate the location of the head office of the driving school;

(2) indicate the group to which the training of the categories of categories is sought;

(3) indicate the business name in which the activity is carried out;

(4) appoint a Director for Education and provide an explanation of this eligibility;

(5) provide additional information requested by the licensing authority necessary to address the application.

ARTICLE 80
Granting of a driving licence

The driving licence is issued for an indefinite period and authorises the maintenance of a driving school throughout the country.

In view of the nature and extent of the action, and in the light of the nature and scope of the activities, it may be linked to the practical organisation of teaching, the teaching facilities, equipment and equipment, and the additional conditions attached to the group size, and Restrictions.

§ 81
Activity reports

In the event of a change in the Director of the School for Education, the authorisation holder shall immediately inform the authorising officer responsible for the new teaching activities for approval.

In the event of death or sudden serious illness, accident, resignation or any other unforeseen event, the head of the School of Education in the driving school is unable to perform his/her duties and shall not be present immediately; A person who fulfils the requirements of Article 78 (2), second subparagraph, point 2 of Article 78 (2), as the Director responsible for teaching activities, may, for a maximum period of two years, be accepted by a person who does not fulfil that requirement. The interruption of the course of treatment of the Director responsible for the teaching activities shall be promptly reported and, at the same time, presented to the authorising officer for approval.

If the driving school ceases to operate, the authorisation holder shall inform the licensing authority.

The notifications referred to in this Article shall be made to the Transport Safety Agency. Information on the approved changes shall be entered in the vehicle register. The decree of the Council of State may provide more specific provisions for notification.

ARTICLE 82
Car school surveillance

The Transport Safety Agency shall be responsible for the supervision of driving schools and teaching licences.

In addition to the Transport Safety Agency, drivers of driving examiners who shall immediately inform the Transport Safety Agency of any deficiencies and omissions identified in the framework of supervision shall be monitored.

ARTICLE 83
Warning and withdrawal of school authorisation

A written warning may be issued to the holder of the driving licence if:

(1) the authorisation holder no longer fulfils the conditions for obtaining a driving licence;

(2) the provisions concerning the Director-General for the School of Education are not complied with;

(3) other provisions relating to the maintenance of a car school are not complied with;

4) education is not properly managed.

The holder of a driving licence may be subject to a reasonable period of time to correct a deficiency or omission within the meaning of paragraph 1.

If the infringement or omission is serious or material and if the comments or warnings given to the authorisation holder have not led to the correction of the deficiencies, the authorisation shall be withdrawn. The authorisation shall also be withdrawn if the authorisation holder so requests.

§ 84 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
School teaching staff

The driving instructor and driving licence for driving instruction must be provided by the driving school teacher.

In the case of a driving licence for a motorbike, the holder of a driving instructor who has completed a training course for a training course in a vocational training course has completed a section of a vocational training course and has had an equivalent or a higher education class. The right to drive a class motorcycle for at least three years. In category A, the time limit applies to the right to drive where the power of a motorbike is not restricted. For a category 2 category, the holder of a driving licence may be issued by the holder who has completed a special professional qualification as an instructor for the training of drivers of lorry drivers or coach drivers and has had a teaching Driving or bus driving privileges of a class equivalent or upper class for at least three years.

If there are specific reasons for it, the driving licence can be replaced by training and practical experience in the field of education, other than driving instruction. The driving examiner who supervises the driving school accepts the qualification before taking up teaching. In addition, a theory and driving instruction for a driving licence for a category AM shall also be provided by the person who fulfils the conditions for the granting of a teaching licence for a driving licence for a driving licence for category AM.

By way of derogation from the driving instructor requirement, a school teacher at the school's permission to undergo a vocational training course with the permission of the Ministry of Education and Culture may serve as a teacher at a driving school if he has a teaching certificate. And, in the case of teaching referred to in paragraph 2, the student has begun to study in part of the diploma in question.

An up-to-date list of teachers and other teachers, as well as their eligibility for education, shall be kept in the driving school. Before embarking on teaching, the teacher must prove its worth to the examiner for driving school driving school. A qualification shall not be required if the examiner has accepted the qualification in accordance with Article 3 (3).

A driving school teacher shall be subject to the law on the settlement of the criminal offence of working with children (2006) .

ARTICLE 85
School of teaching and teaching material and equipment

Theoretical instruction shall be given in the school of the driving school, which shall be approved by the examiner prior to the establishment of the holding. This requirement does not apply to the teaching of the training phase of Class B and of a deepening phase. At the time of the teaching of the categories of category 2, the requirement of approval shall apply only to the teaching status of the main office. Teaching can also be organised as a combination of driving schools. The teaching status of the driving school and the rest of the teaching space shall be applicable to the teaching. The decree of the Council of State may provide for more detailed provisions on the requirements of the teaching of teaching and driving schools, together with other teaching arrangements. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

The teaching material used in education shall correspond to an approved curriculum. The teaching facilities used for driving school vehicles and other driving instruction must correspond to the category of teaching and be appropriately approved. The decree of the Council of State lays down more detailed provisions on the requirements of school vehicles and other teaching tools for driving instruction.

ARTICLE 86
Declarations and student accounts from the School of Car School

The driving school shall keep a record of its pupils and of the teaching they have provided, as well as the attendance at the school of driving examiners for driving school. The Finnish Transport Safety Agency may provide more detailed provisions on the reporting of the student and the student records.

ARTICLE 87
Bankruptcy of the permit holder

In the event of the bankruptcy of the holder of a driving licence, the bankruptcy shall be entitled to continue to operate a driving school for a maximum period of one year from the date of bankruptcy. The bankruptcy chamber shall immediately inform the authorising officer whether or not it is exercising its right. The Ministry of Education shall carry out the duties of bankruptcy. The competent authorities shall fulfil the eligibility criteria of the Director for Education, with the exception of Article 78 (1) (2).

ARTICLE 88 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Traffic instructor licence

The driving licence entiters the driver to provide a driver education for a Class B driving licence. The authorisation holder may also teach an AM class light quadricycle for a driving licence. In addition to the teaching referred to in Article 84 (2), the authorisation holder shall comply with the requirements laid down in that paragraph.

A prerequisite for the granting of a traffic instructor is that:

(1) the applicant has completed 23 years;

(2) the applicant has completed a special professional qualification as a driving instructor for the performance of driving school activities as well as the compulsory training of the driving instructor;

(3) the applicant has a category B entitlement, which has been for at least three years;

(4) the applicant fulfils the health requirements of category 2 licence;

(5) the applicant, on the basis of his or her personal characteristics, shall not be considered as an unsuitable transport teacher;

6) the applicant is not prohibited from driving.

The applicant shall not be considered an appropriate transport teacher, due to his personal characteristics, if he:

(1) In the last five years, a case of drunk driving, a grand dui, a serious threat to road safety or a criminal offence (39/1889) Article 23 (1) , which demonstrates serious negligence on the part of road safety or has, during this period, been subject to a driving ban;

(2) in the last year or otherwise, a driving ban has been imposed or has been banned on the basis of other traffic offences;

(3) in the last five years, committed or otherwise related to a crime, sex crime or any other such crime, committed or otherwise violent behaviour, and shows that the applicant is manifestly inappropriate; Acting as a transport teacher;

(4) on the basis of any information appearing in the register by the police, it has otherwise demonstrated that it is manifestly unfit to act as a driving instructor in terms of life or personal characteristics.

The training requirement referred to in paragraph 2 (2) shall also be met by an applicant who has a decision on the recognition of evidence of formal qualifications within the meaning of the Act on the recognition of professional qualifications in another EU or EEA State Of eligibility. The decision is made by the Transport Safety Agency.

ARTICLE 89 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Allocation and reform of road teacher training

The application for the granting of a road teacher licence shall be accompanied by proof of the completion of the examination parts referred to in Article 88 (1) (2) or the decision referred to in paragraph 4 of that Article, as well as a medical certificate if the applicant does not: A driving licence corresponding to Category 2. The medical opinion attached to the application shall take into account the effects of ageing, as referred to in Article 10 (4), if the applicant has completed 68 years.

Paragraph 1 shall enter into force on 15 March 2015.

The application for the renewal of a road teacher licence shall be accompanied by a medical opinion as referred to in paragraph 1, if the requirement of Article 27 (1) (3) of the age of 45 years is met during the period of validity of the authorisation, and the applicant shall not have a group: 2 driving licences. The medical opinion attached to the application shall take into account the effects of ageing, as referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, if the applicant has completed 68 years or fulfils the renewal of the authorisation during the period of validity of the authorisation.

Paragraph 2 shall enter into force on 15 March 2015.

The licence is issued and renewed for five years at a time. If the applicant has completed 68 years of age, or is completed during the period of validity of the licence to renew his age, he shall be granted and renewed for two years at a time.

Article 3 shall enter into force on 15 March 2015.

The double paragraph of the driving licence shall be issued in accordance with the provisions on the duplicate driving licence. Article 32 provides for the authorisation of the authorisation.

L to 70/2015 Article 89 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 89
Issue of a traffic instructor

Traffic instructors have to admit the police. The authorisation shall be granted until the date of the 70th birthday of the holder. The authorisation shall then be renewed every five years.

The driving licence is provided by the Transport Safety Agency on the form and is handed over by the police. The double paragraph of the driving licence shall be issued in accordance with the provisions on the duplicate driving licence.

Article 32 provides for the authorisation of the authorisation.

ARTICLE 90
Withdrawal and warning of a traffic instructor

The driving licence shall be cancelled:

1), if the holder no longer fulfils the conditions of Article 88 (1) (5);

(2) so far if the holder no longer fulfils the conditions of Article 88 (1) (4) or is suspended for the time being;

(3) provisionally, if the holder of the authorisation is subject to a temporary ban;

4), if requested by the authorisation holder.

In the case referred to in paragraph 1 (1), the authorisation shall be revoked for a period of at least three months and not more than five years. However, in the case of Article 88 (3) (1), Article 1 of Chapter 23 of the Criminal Code The authorisation referred to in paragraph 3 shall, however, be withdrawn for at least six months.

In determining the length of withdrawal, account shall be taken, in particular, of the gravity and the conditions of the act or acts justifying the withdrawal. However, if it is necessary to reasonably justify the penalty, the authorisation may be withdrawn for a shorter period of time, however, at least for the duration of the driving ban, or in the case of Article 88 (3) (4), instead of A warning to the holder. If the licence holder is issued with a warning instead of a driving ban, the licence may be waived.

In addition to paragraph 1 (3), the authorisation may be temporarily withdrawn if it is likely that the holder of the authorisation has been guilty of the act referred to in Article 88 (3) (3) and the seriousness of the act so requires.

The cancellation of a driving licence shall be taken without undue delay if the grounds for withdrawal of the licence are justified. In the event of a suspension of the licence, the withdrawal of the authorisation shall comply with the provisions of this Act concerning the driving ban, the temporary driving ban and the imposition of a driving ban for the time being. The authorisation shall be reinstated in the case of paragraph 1 (1) when the time limit has expired and, in the case of paragraph 2, where the holder of the authorisation demonstrates that he meets the requirements laid down.

ARTICLE 91 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Training certificate for instruction

The certificate of instruction shall be granted for Class B speed training, if the student has successfully completed a section of the qualification certificate for the management of the school activities of the driving instructor and meets the requirements of Article 88 (2). The conditions for the granting of a transport teacher, with the exception of paragraphs 1 and 2.

As a condition for the extension of the teaching exercises to the teaching or authorisation referred to in Article 84 (2), it is necessary to:

(1) the student has completed the compulsory examination of his or her diploma, or has a history of driving instruction;

(2) the student has commenced training in the form of an optional diploma or has been awarded the diploma in part of the examination without preparatory training;

(3) the student has a right to drive for training within the meaning of that paragraph.

The minimum age for a trainee is 21 years.

Article 91a (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Issue of a training exercise

The authorisation of a training exercise shall be granted by the holder of the training authorisation referred to in Article 84 (4), provided that the authorisation includes a special mission for training teacher training.

The training organiser referred to in paragraph 1 shall have the right to receive an opinion on the suitability of the police officer who has applied for training in the field of education and training to the police. Information on the condition referred to in Article 88 (2) (5) necessary for the suitability of the student to be considered may only be processed by those who prepare or take decisions on student selection or the withdrawal of the right to study. This information shall be kept separate from other personal data and must be removed from the register immediately when there is no longer any justification for their retention.

Chapter 9

Outstanding provisions

ARTICLE 92
Reference to criminal law

The penalty for the carriage of a vehicle is governed by: Article 10 of Chapter 23 of the Penal Code .

ARTICLE 93
Driving licence infringement

A breach of intent or negligence

1. On a driving licence or a condition or restriction attached to a licence or a driving licence,

2) Article 32 of the Regulation on driving licences, temporary driving licences, temporary driving licences, international driving licences, teaching authorisation, training licence, training licence, road teacher training licence, teaching certificate or driver's certificate,

(3) Paragraph 75 of the provision on the obligation to issue a driving licence; or

(4) Article 33 of the Regulation on the transfer of a vehicle to another carriage,

Must be condemned Driving licence infringement; Fine.

ARTICLE 94
Unauthorised driver training activities

Anyone who carries out driving school activities within the meaning of this law without authorisation of a driving licence in accordance with Article 77 shall be condemned: On unauthorised driver training activities Fine.

ARTICLE 95 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Appeals appeal

The decision to be taken in the course of the duties provided for in this law by the examiner shall require an adjustment from the Transport Safety Agency. The correction procedure is laid down in the administrative law.

An appeal against a decision by the Traffic Safety Agency and any other decision may be appealed against by the Administrative Court, as in the case of administrative law (18/06/1996) Provides. Where an applicant is granted a driving licence or other authorisation under this law in accordance with an application without a driving licence or any other authorisation or restriction, the applicant shall not, in addition to his driving licence or licence, be given any other decision or a complaint.

The decision of the police under this law shall be subject to appeal by the administrative court as laid down in the administrative law. A decision taken by the police under this law may be implemented without prejudice to the appeal.

The decision on the decision of the administrative court to withdraw the licence for a driving licence and the cancellation of a driving licence shall be subject to appeal as provided for by the Law on Administrative Law. An appeal against any other decision of the administrative court may be lodged only if the Supreme Administrative Court grants an appeal.

L to 70/2015 Article 95 enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 95
Corrigenda and appeals

The decision of the police pursuant to this law may appeal against the decision of the administration in accordance with the law governing the administration of the (18/06/1996) Provides.

The decision of the examiner of a driving examiner, acting on the basis of an agreement with the Traffic Safety Agency, shall not appeal against the decision of the examiner. However, the decision may require an adjustment from the Transport Safety Agency as in the administrative law (2003) Provides.

As a result of the request for an appeal by the Traffic Safety Agency, or otherwise, the decision to conclude a decision under this Act may be appealed against, as provided for by the Law on Administrative Law.

Where an applicant is granted a driving licence or other authorisation under this law in accordance with an application without a driving licence or other authorisation conditions or restrictions, the applicant shall not, in addition to a driving licence or authorisation, be given any other decision or an adjustment-or The appeal evidence. A decision taken by the police under this law may be implemented without prejudice to the appeal.

ARTICLE 96
Waiver of measures

If the offence referred to in Article 93 is limited in the light of the circumstances, it may not be prosecuted or punished.

If the offence appears to be the same as provided for in paragraph 1, the police officer may, without taking any other action, make a comment to the offender.

ARTICLE 97
Derogations

The Finnish Transport Safety Agency may grant an exemption from the age requirement for category B licences and driving licences if there are particular weighty reasons. The minimum age of the driving licence may not be more than one year.

Paragraph 2 has been repealed by L 6 FEBRUARY 2015 , which enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

The Transport Safety Agency may, for a specific reason, grant an exemption from the requirement of Article 18 (1) (3).

ARTICLE 98
International driving licence

An international driving licence pursuant to Article 60 (1) of the Law on road transport referred to in Vienna or Geneva may be issued to the person:

1) which holds a valid driving licence issued in Finland or another EU or EEA State;

(2) has been completed for 18 years;

3) is habitually resident in Finland or, if he has a Finnish driving licence, his usual place of residence is abroad in a non-EU or EEA State.

The International Driving Licence is confirmed by the Finnish Transport Safety Agency. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 (2) shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

The international driver's license is confirmed.

ARTICLE 99
Payments

The payment nature of the charges and the amount of the fees charged are laid down in the State payment law (150/1992) .

ARTICLE 100 (6 FEBRUARY 2015)
Reinforcing medical opinion forms

The Transport Safety Agency shall be established by the medical reports referred to in this Act, the opinion of the optician referred to in Article 20 (3) and the formula for the notifications referred to in Article 21, with the exception of the youth health certificate.

L to 70/2015 Article 100 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 100 (12/02/1081)
Reinforcing medical certificates

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, after consulting the Ministry of Transport and Communications, shall draw up the medical certificates and opinions referred to in this Act, the opinion of the optician referred to in Article 20 (3) and the formula for the notifications referred to in Article 21.

ARTICLE 101 (12/02/1081)
Notifications of vehicle registries

Without prejudice to the rules on secrecy, the police must inform the vehicle register of:

1) changes in the terms and conditions of the licence;

(2) a change in the category of driving licences;

(3) the cancellation of a driving instructor;

(4) the imposition of a driving ban or a temporary driving ban or any other driving licence, the return of a driving licence after the suspension of the driving licence or the suspension of the temporary driving licence, as well as a driving licence for the possession of or without the police; Of residues;

(5) the withdrawal of teaching and training permits.

(6 FEBRUARY 2015)

L to 70/2015 Paragraph 1 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

Without prejudice to the rules on secrecy, the police must inform the vehicle register of:

1) to decide on a licence application;

(2) a driving licence issued to the applicant in one of the EU or EEA States, the State which issued the driving licence and, if that licence has been issued on the basis of a driving licence issued by a State other than the above State, information on the driving licence; Both the date on which the driving licence is issued and the conditions and limits for the driving licence for each category separately;

(3) the surrender or delivery of a driving licence by post;

(4) changes in the terms and conditions of the licence;

(5) a change in the category of driving licences;

(6) the granting and cancellation of a driving instructor;

(7) issuing and disposing of a duplicate;

(8) the imposition of a driving ban or a temporary driving ban or any other driving licence, the return of a driving licence after the suspension of the driving licence or the suspension of the temporary driving licence, as well as a driving licence for the possession or absence of a police officer; Of residues;

(9) the decision on the authorisation of education and training.

Without prejudice to the provisions of confidentiality, the court shall inform the vehicle register of the vehicle registries referred to in Article 64 of the offence referred to in Article 64, the prohibition of driving or the rejection of the prohibition of driving, the right to fly controlled by alcolocks. Or the enforcement of a suspended driving ban. The appeal court shall also inform the court of origin of the non-imposition or dismissal of a sentence if, in the context of an appeal, the court or tribunal has annulled or removed a previously convicted or prescribed sentence which: The indication in the vehicle register. The court shall record information in the law on the national system of the administration of justice (192/2010) , which shall be communicated to the vehicle register.

The Transport Safety Agency may, with the exception of paragraph 2 of this Article, provide more detailed provisions on the conclusion of the vehicle registries referred to in this Act.

Chapter 10

Entry into force

ARTICLE 102
Entry into force

This Act shall enter into force on 19 January 2013, as provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3.

Article 5 (3), Article 8 (1), Article 10 (2) (2), Articles 17 and 18, Article 24 (3), Article 34, Article 35 (2), Article 40 (1) (1) and (2), Article 41 (3), Article 47 (4), Article 48 (3), Article 48 (3), 53, 58, 60, 64 to 73 and Articles 75 to 91 and Articles 94 and 100 Shall enter into force, however, from 1 June 2011.

Article 3 (12) shall enter into force on 1 August 2011.

Before the entry into force of this Act, measures may be taken to implement the law.

ARTICLE 103
Transitional provisions concerning road teacher training and the degree of traffic teacher qualifications

Before the entry into force of the entry into force referred to in Article 102 (2), the licence shall be valid for that period.

Before the entry into force of the entry into force referred to in Article 102 (2), the licence shall include all categories of drivers in the event of completion of the training course in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. When applying for a duplicate of such a type of transport teacher, the duplicate shall be issued in accordance with the requirements laid down in this Act. This article does not apply to the training of the armed forces.

Before the entry into force referred to in Article 102 (2), a driving instructor certificate in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Transport and Communications entitling the holder to receive a transport teacher within the meaning of this Act. The permit includes all categories of driver instruction.

Before the entry into force of the entry into force referred to in Article 102 (2) of this Law, the provisions of the provisions of the Ministry of Transport and Communications relating to transport teacher training under the provisions of the Ministry of Transport and Communications shall apply: A transport teacher study until the end of 2011. The validity of the study and of the road teacher status is valid in this section.

ARTICLE 104
Transitional provisions for the Director-General for the School of Training

Before the entry into force of the entry into force referred to in Article 102 (2), the Director of the School of Education for the School of Education and the School of Education is responsible for carrying out the part of the examination referred to in Article 78 (1) (2).

The requirement for the management and entrepreneurship of the driving school shall not apply to the holder of a driving licence or who has been Director of the School for Education of the School of Education prior to the entry into force referred to in Article 102 (2) and is not Was merely the temporary exercise of the mission without being qualified.

Anyone who, in accordance with the provisions in force prior to the entry into force of Article 102 (2), has been entitled, without traffic teacher status, to act as Director of the School for Education in the School of Education, shall continue to operate the educational activities of the driving school. As the manager.

Prior to the entry into force of the provisions of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Ministry of Transport, which was opened before the entry into force of Article 102 (2), those provisions shall apply until the end of 2011. Up.

ARTICLE 105
Transitional provisions for car-school authorisation

Driving licences issued prior to the entry into force of Article 102 (2) shall be valid throughout the territory of the entire kingdom, with the exception of the Åland Islands. However, the requirement for a guarantee for the granting of a driving licence shall be suspended from that date and the security shall be returned.

In the context of the renewal of driving licences issued prior to the entry into force of Article 102 (2), they shall be labelled with regard to the categories of driver training referred to in this Act.

Training establishments and educational institutions under the supervision of a training institution which, before the date of entry into force of the date of entry into force of Article 102 (2) of this Law, was able to provide driver instruction Without a permit for a driving licence, shall apply for a driving licence within the meaning of this Act no later than 31 December 2011.

ARTICLE 106
Transitional provisions concerning driving licences

Where a driving examination has been carried out successfully or a decision on the issue of a driving licence where the driving licence does not require a driving licence to be issued before the date of entry into force mentioned in Article 102 (1), driving licences Shall apply the provisions in force before that date. These licences, issued before the date of entry into force, shall be valid for that period, but not more than 20 years from the date of entry into force. In order to extend the validity of driving licences after the above period of validity, they shall be renewed as driving licences under this law. For the purpose of applying for a driving licence in accordance with the provisions in force before the date of entry into force referred to above, or in respect of a condition, restriction or professional qualification for the driving licence, the date of expiry of the driving licence shall be: Date of expiry of the original licence, but not more than 20 years from the date of entry into force mentioned in Article 102 (1). (12/02/1081)

If the driving licence issued in accordance with the provisions in force before the entry into force referred to in Article 102 (1) is conditional on the right-hand rear-view mirror, a new driving licence or a duplicate licence shall be issued without this condition, unless the authorisation decision In particular requires otherwise.

Before the date of entry into force of the provisions of Article 102 (1), the holder of a driving licence in accordance with the provisions in force may be issued with a duplicate of the licence provided for in this Act, even though the licence is still intact and has not been corrupted.

If the category of driving licence is reduced when it is in force and the residual entitlement has begun or has been extended in accordance with Article 22 (3) after the date of entry into force of Article 102 (1), the remaining driving licence shall be: Valid for the same deadline with a reduced licence. If the residual entitlement has begun before that date of entry into force, the corresponding driving licence shall be valid until the date of expiry of the driving licence in force before the date of entry into force, subject to paragraph 1. In the cases referred to above, or if the right to drive is restored, a prior driving licence corresponding to the right to drive is handed over to the person, if it is still present and valid, or is issued with a valid driving licence A duplicate. (12/02/1081)

A driving licence issued in accordance with the provisions in force in the EU or EEA State other than Finland before the entry into force of Article 102 (1) of this Act shall be mutually recognised until such time as the driving licence is valid and, however, Up to 18 January 2033, including the date specified. If a person meets the conditions for issuing the licence, the driving licence shall be renewed on application in accordance with this law in accordance with Article 27. (6 FEBRUARY 2015)

§ 107
Transitional provisions for certain authorisations

Training and training permits issued prior to the entry into force of Article 102 (1) shall be valid for the period specified therein.

Prior to the date of entry into force of Article 102 (1), derogations from the age and health requirements for driving licences and driving licences shall continue to be valid, subject to the authorisation decision. By way of derogation from the period of validity of the derogation, the derogation is still valid if the conditions of the derogation are otherwise fulfilled. The holder of the authorisation shall demonstrate compliance with the conditions of derogation to the police by the opinion of the specialist medical practitioner at the latest five years after the expiry of the derogation and thereafter at least every five years, unless: The period of two years referred to in the medical opinion or the two-year period referred to in Article 22 (2) shall be followed by a shorter period for the submission of a medical opinion. (12/02/1081)

ARTICLE 108
Transitional provisions concerning the short-term driving licence

In order to obtain a category B short-term driving licence, which has been initiated before the entry into force of Article 102 (1), the provisions in force at the time of entry into force of this Act shall apply.

If, after the date of entry into force of Article 102 (1), the driving licence to obtain a short term driving licence is carried out after the date of entry into force, this law shall apply to driving law and driving licences. If the short-term driving licence has started before the date of entry into force of Article 102 (1), the non-short-term driving licence shall be issued in accordance with the time limit laid down in Article 25 (2). The holder of a driving licence shall be subject to the monitoring of the holder of a short-term driving licence pursuant to Article 65 (2) of this Act. (12/02/1081)

In accordance with the provisions in force prior to the date of entry into force of Article 102 (1), the teaching of the second phase of driving instruction may be carried out in accordance with those provisions. A certificate issued in accordance with those provisions prior to the date of entry into force of the second stage of the driver instruction issued in accordance with the provisions in force before that date may be submitted to the police in accordance with the time limits laid down in this Act, and It justifies the obtaining of a driving licence as referred to in Article 22 if other conditions are met. If the short term driving licence has started before the date of entry into force of Article 102 (1), after the date of entry into force of the deepening phase, the three-month period provided for in Article 38 (2) shall apply. The exercise phase shall not be required if the short-term entitlement has started before that date. (12/02/1081)

ARTICLE 109
Transitional provisions concerning the authorisation of a licence

Prior to the date of entry into force of Article 102 (1), a licence licence issued in accordance with the provisions in force in force in accordance with the provisions in force only entitle the holder to obtain an A2 qualification and obtain a driving licence for that category if the holder of the authorisation does not comply. The conditions for obtaining a Class A qualification and obtaining a driving licence.

Prior to the date of entry into force referred to in Article 102 (1), the licence for driving licences issued in accordance with the provisions in force in accordance with the provisions in force before the date of entry into force referred to in Article 102 (1) shall entitle the holder to the date of entry into force of the category M moped or a light quadricycle or Access to a driving licence for both driving licences only if the conditions for access to the examination provided for in this Act are met. From the date of entry into force referred to in Article 102 (2), a driving licence for category M mentioned in Article 102 (1) may be carried out on a moped or a light quadricycle and the driving licence for category M shall include both mopeds and light The right of the quadricycle. On the date of entry into force referred to in Article 102 (2) of this law, the licence for driving licences issued under Article 102 (1) shall be valid for the date of entry into force, as referred to in Article 102 (1), on the date of entry into force of the AM category. For access to the driver's degree, if the other conditions for access to the qualification are met and the driver's degree after that date produces only an examination equivalent to the driving licence.

ARTICLE 110
Transitional provisions concerning the equivalence of driving licence categories

Before the entry into force of the entry into force referred to in Article 102 (2), the category M driving licence and the corresponding category M licence shall be equivalent to the category AM licence referred to in this Act and entitles the driver to carry a 2-and 3-wheel moped and a light quadricycle. When applying for a duplicate of the driving licence, the applicant shall be given a duplicate of the AM category with the driving licence for moped and light quadricycles.

From the date of entry into force referred to in Article 102 (2), the date of entry into force referred to in Article 102 (1) of the date of entry into force referred to in Article 102 (1) on the basis of the driver instruction and the driving licence of the driver, on a moped or a light quadricycle The driving licence corresponds to a driving licence for category AM as referred to in this Act and entitles the driver to carry a 2-and 3-wheel moped and a light quadricycle. When applying for a duplicate of the driving licence, the applicant shall be given a duplicate of the AM category with the driving licence for moped and light quadricycles.

From the date of entry into force referred to in Article 102 (2) above the date of entry into force of the date of entry into force mentioned in Article 102 (1), the driving licence and driving licence for category M driving instruction and driving licence in accordance with this law shall be equal to 40 For a driving licence valid for driving a moped and light quadricycle for a class AM, as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, if the driver's degree has been completed with a corresponding vehicle. The police shall mark the driving licence for a category M driving licence with a moped or a driving test on a light quadricycle or both. The educational authorisation criteria referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be met if the applicant has had a driving licence for at least three years. (12/02/1081)

Before the entry into force of the entry into force referred to in Article 102 (1), a category 'A' licence issued in this Act corresponds to a category A driving licence.

ARTICLE 111
Transitional provisions for a teaching licence and certificate

Prior to the entry into force of the provisions in force on the date of entry into force of Article 102 (1), the permit issued in accordance with the provisions in force entitle the holder to the training of the driver and to carry out the driving licence in accordance with the requirements of the authorisation, If the teaching started before that date of entry into force.

Before the entry into force of the provisions in force in accordance with Article 102 (1) above, the certificate issued in accordance with the provisions in force entitle the holder to obtain a driver's degree in accordance with this law. The driving licence and driving licence for the purpose of the investigation shall be valid for the purposes of this Act.

ARTICLE 112
Transitional provisions on health requirements and medical certificate (12/02/1081)

Before the date of entry into force of Article 102 (2), Articles 17 and 18 shall continue to apply if the holder of the driving licence meets the health requirements laid down in this law or which were valid for a driving licence or licence. Shall be granted. This provision does not prevent the application of the visual field requirement from a driving licence based on driving licence category 1, which corresponds to Category 1 licences before 1 October 1990, if the defect, illness or disability in question Changes in the visual field or any other changes in the field of vision substantially weaken his ability to act as the driver of a vehicle listed above. (12/02/1081)

Before the date of entry into force of the provisions in force on the date of entry into force of the provisions of Article 102 (1), the opinion of a medical practitioner, as referred to in this Law, and the opinion of a doctor who are familiar with geriatrics within the meaning of this Law, shall be accepted. In the case of C1E, CE, D1 or D, subject to the opinion of C1E, CE, D1 or D, subject to the opinion of the police.

Before the date of entry into force of the entry into force of Article 102 (1) above, the holder of the right to drive a lorry or coach in Finland for the age of 70 years, in accordance with the provisions in force before the date of entry into force, is entitled to remain in force. Report to the police within two months of the date on which he reaches the age of 50, 55, 60 and 65, a medical report on the fulfilment of the health requirements of the driving licence. However, less than five years after the date on which the corresponding health requirements have been addressed to the police, less than five years after the time limit has elapsed, less than five years have elapsed since: On the occasion of the periodic inspection.

ARTICLE 113
Other transitional provisions

The person who has obtained a driving licence without a driving licence without a driving licence on the basis that he is 15 years old before the entry into force of the requirement for a moped licence on 1 January 2000 still has the right to carry a 2-or 3-wheel moped Without the licence referred to in this Act.

Paragraph 4 (1) (6) and (2) (2) (b) shall not apply to the holder of a driving licence based on a category BE licence if the right to drive was obtained before the date of entry into force mentioned in Article 102 (1). (12/02/1081)

Before the date of entry into force of the provisions in force in Article 102 (1), the power limit for category A driving licences in force shall be valid for two years from the beginning of the driving licence. If the holder of the driving licence applies for a double licence, he shall be given a category a2 driving licence, which entiters the holder to carry a motorcycle with a power not exceeding 25 kW. At the end of the two-year period, the licence shall be exchanged on the application for a category A licence referred to in this Act without the training referred to in Article 24 (2) (3). If, before the expiry of the time limit, the holder of a limited category A driving licence applies for a vehicle of category A2 before the end of the restriction period, the driving test of category a2 shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of this Act. The category A of category a2 shall then be valid for the purposes of this Act. (12/02/1081)

Before the date of entry into force of Article 102 (1), vehicles referred to in point 5.2 of Annex II to the Driving Licence Directive may be used for driving test 30 days by way of derogation. Until 1 October 2003, if the vehicle has been approved as a school vehicle.

The provision of Article 4 (2) (5) (a) of this Law for a maximum length of 8 m does not apply to a category D1 driving licence obtained before the date of entry into force mentioned in Article 102 (1). (12/02/1081)

THEY 212/2010 , LiVM 23/2010, EV 269/2010, Directive 2006 /126/ec of the European Parliament and of the Council, OJ L 403, 30.12.2006, p. 18, Commission Directive 2009 /112/EC; OJ L 223, 26.8.2009, p. 26, Commission Directive 2009 /113/EC; OJ L 223, 26.8.2009, p. 31

Entry into force and application of amending acts:

28.12.2012/1081

This Act shall enter into force on 19 January 2013.

By way of derogation from the provisions of Article 6 (5), the driver's diploma referred to in Article 6 (5) of the Law, issued within six months of the date of entry into force of this Act, shall, by way of derogation from the provisions of that paragraph, authorise a vehicle equivalent to a class of three months For carrying out driving examiners.

The requirement laid down in Article 40 (1) (5) and Article 41 (4) on a motorcycling instructor for driving instruction shall not be required from the person who carried out the Ministry of Transport and Communications referred to in Article 103 (2) and (3). A driving licence in accordance with the provisions.

A licence issued abroad, other than those referred to in Articles 59 and 60, which has been taken over by the police due to a Finnish driving licence and is still in force and held by the police, may be returned to the police.

Before the Supreme Court has acceded to the national system of the judicial administration, it shall forward the information referred to in Article 101 (2) by sending a copy of its decision to the Legal Register Centre with the driving licence holder. , unless otherwise specified by the Ministerial Decree of the Ministry of Justice.

Before the law enters into force, action can be taken to enforce the law.

THEY 144/2012 , LiVM 20/2012, EV 152/2012

13.12.2013:

This Act shall enter into force on 1 January 2014.

Until the entry into force of this Act, the provisions in force at the time of entry into force of this Act shall apply. However, the instruction may be started without instruction in the driving school, with a class B teaching certificate, and the teaching certificate is not required to visit the driving school in order to assess progress in teaching, and the holder of the class B instruction may give all Teaching as a condition for obtaining a driver's degree.

In addition to the vehicle or vehicles registered before the entry into force of this Act, any other vehicle may be used, if it complies with the requirements laid down in this Act, after the entry into force of this Act.

Prior to the entry into force of this Act, the test teacher's test referred to in Article 39 (1) (3) shall be valid in accordance with Article 39 (4).

THEY 173/2013 , LiVM 18/2013, EV 160/2013

6 FEBRUARY 2015:

This Act shall enter into force on 1 January 2016.

Article 5 (2), Article 38 (3), Article 54 (1) and (2), § 59 (2) and (1), Article 70 (1) (4), Article 78 (2) (2) and (5), Article 84, Article 85 (1), Article 88, Article 89 (1) to (3), Articles 91 and 91a and However, Article 106 (5) shall enter into force on 15 March 2015.

If, before the entry into force of this Act, an application for a driving licence or authorisation referred to in Article 8 (1) has been submitted to the police or any other application within the meaning of this Law, the jurisdiction of which shall take effect upon the date of entry into force of this Act From the police to the Traffic Safety Agency, has not been resolved before the entry into force of this Act, the police shall submit the application dossier to the Transport Safety Agency for their handling after the entry into force of this Act.

With effect from the entry into force of this law, the holder of a valid short-term driving licence, who is not in a driving disqualification or a temporary driving licence, shall have a new driving licence in the category of driving licence on the basis of the information contained in the vehicle register. The licence shall be valid from the date provided for in paragraph 1, in accordance with Article 22. The condition referred to in Article 16 (1) (4) shall be attached to the driver's licence for the delivery of a short term driving licence within the time limit. The penalty for non-compliance is laid down in Article 93. For a period of two years from the date of receipt of a short-term driving licence, the beneficiary of the driving licence is the new driver for more than two years under the new driver's more stringent infringement procedure. The short-term driving licence must be returned to the Transport Safety Agency in the return envelope accompanying the licence.

In accordance with the provisions in force prior to the entry into force of this Act, the forms provided by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health on the basis of Article 100 of the Law on Driving Licences may be used for a period of one year from the date of entry into force of the law The issuing of medical opinions and certificates and the opinions of the opticians referred to in Article 21, together with the forms established under this Act. These opinions shall otherwise be subject to the time limits laid down in this Act. The youth health certificate must be valid.

If the vocational qualification of a transport teacher is carried out in accordance with (1998) On the basis of the criteria of the 2010 Transport Teacher's special professional qualification, the number of driving instructors obtained on the basis of a professional qualification entitles the holder to continue to provide a driving instruction for mopeds of category AM.

THEY 313/2014 , LiVM 30/2014, EV 259/2014