liikennekäyttöön

Liikennekäyttöön is a Finnish term that translates to "for traffic use" or "for road use." It is a crucial designation for vehicles registered in Finland. When a vehicle is declared for liikennekäyttöön, it means it has met the necessary legal requirements and safety standards to be legally driven on public roads. This includes passing inspections, having valid insurance, and being registered with the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom.

This designation is essential for several reasons. Firstly, it ensures that vehicles operating on public roads are safe for drivers, passengers, and other road users. Secondly, it is a prerequisite for legal operation, meaning any vehicle not declared for liikennekäyttöön cannot be driven on public roads. Thirdly, it is linked to taxation and insurance obligations. Owning a vehicle that is declared for liikennekäyttöön incurs certain financial responsibilities.

Vehicles can be temporarily taken off liikennekäyttöön, for example, during winter storage or if the vehicle is undergoing repairs and is not intended for immediate use. This is known as temporary de-registration. When the owner wishes to return the vehicle to traffic use, it must again meet all the required criteria and be re-registered for liikennekäyttöön. The process for declaring a vehicle for traffic use and managing its status is handled by Traficom.