liikennöintikelvoton

liikennöintikelvoton is a Finnish term that translates to "unsuitable for traffic" or "not roadworthy." It is used to describe a vehicle that does not meet the required safety and environmental standards to be legally operated on public roads. This status can apply to various types of vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses.

A vehicle may be deemed liikennöintikelvoton for a number of reasons. These often relate to critical safety systems such as brakes, steering, or tires. Significant structural damage, such as a compromised chassis or frame, can also render a vehicle unsuitable for traffic. Furthermore, issues with lighting, excessive emissions, or missing or damaged safety equipment like seatbelts can lead to this classification.

The determination of a vehicle's liikennöintikelvoton status is typically made during official vehicle inspections, often referred to as katsastus in Finland. If a vehicle fails to meet the statutory requirements during such an inspection, it is assigned this status. Operating a liikennöintikelvoton vehicle on public roads is illegal and can result in fines, penalties, and the vehicle being impounded. To regain roadworthiness, the identified defects must be repaired, and the vehicle must pass a re-inspection.