lepoalue
Lepoalue is a Finnish term for a rest area along roads and highways, designated to give travellers a safe place to stop, rest, and refresh during a journey. It is part of the national road network and is intended to reduce fatigue-related accidents by providing convenient opportunities to stretch, eat, or use basic facilities.
Facilities at a lepoalue typically include parking for cars and buses, clean toilets, waste disposal bins, seating
Placement, management, and rules vary by country but follow a common pattern. Lepoalue are planned by national
Safety and accessibility are guiding considerations, with features such as good lighting, clear signage, accessible toilets,