liikennekäyttäjinä

liikennekäyttäjinä is a Finnish legal and societal concept that refers to all individuals who participate in traffic on the road network. It encompasses a broad range of categories, including motorists, cyclists, motorcyclists, scooter users, pedestrians, and public transport operators. The term is used in traffic legislation and safety campaigns to emphasize that every person who shares the road has responsibilities and rights that must be respected.

In Finnish law, liikennekäyttäjinä are bound by the Road Traffic Act and related regulations. These rules define the minimum safety requirements for vehicles, mandatory use of helmets or seat belts for certain users, and the permissible conduct on designated paths or lanes. Pedestrians, for instance, are required to use crosswalks when available and to avoid crossing in blind corners. Cyclists must wear helmets where specified and follow traffic signals just like motorists. Scooter riders are treated similarly to cyclists, though some municipalities impose age limits and speed restrictions.

Public safety initiatives often target liikennekäyttäjinä, promoting mutual respect through education programs. The concept encourages a shared sense of accountability, pointing out that careless driving or failure to obey traffic signs endangers not only the individual driver but all road users. By integrating the responsibilities of all traffic participants into road planning and enforcement, Finland strives for a safer and more efficient transportation system.