No, lane splitting remains illegal in Finland under the 2003 Road Traffic Act (Liikennelaki 729/2018), with no amendments proposed by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) as of 2026. The legislation explicitly prohibits motorcyclists from overtaking between lanes or rows of slow-moving traffic, classifying such maneuvers as reckless driving under Section 7(1). Traficom’s 2025 traffic safety report reinforces this stance, citing a 12% increase in motorcycle fatalities linked to high-risk overtaking behaviors. Police enforcement prioritizes this violation, with fines ranging from €120 to €240 for violations.
Key Regulations for Lane Splitting in Finland
- Section 7(1) of the Road Traffic Act (729/2018): Prohibits overtaking between lanes or rows of vehicles, including motorcycles filtering through traffic.
- Traficom’s 2025 Traffic Safety Directive: Mandates police enforcement against lane splitting due to its correlation with fatal collisions, particularly in urban areas like Helsinki and Tampere.
- Penalty Framework: Violations incur fixed fines (€120–€240) and potential license suspension for repeat offenders, per the 2024 Penal Code amendments.