pysäyttämiskieltoetäisyyksiä

Pysäyttämiskieltoetäisyyksiä is a Finnish term referring to the minimum distances at which stopping is prohibited on roads. The concept is part of Finnish road traffic regulations and is used to prevent vehicles from stopping where doing so would hinder traffic flow, reduce visibility, or create unsafe conditions for other road users.

The distances are established by the authorities responsible for road transport regulation in Finland, currently Traficom in coordination with municipalities. They are defined in national road traffic legislation, decrees, and in the guidelines that accompany traffic signs. The exact distance depends on factors such as road category, speed limit, and road design, and may vary from one location to another.

In everyday use, pysäyttämiskieltoetäisyyksiä apply in zones where stopping would obstruct intersections, pedestrian crossings, bus stops, tram lines, school zones, railway crossings, or emergency access routes. The corresponding no-stopping signs indicate the area where stopping is prohibited, with the restriction extending for the distance specified by the sign or by the road design.

Enforcement of these distances typically involves fines, vehicle immobilization, or towing, depending on local regulations and the severity of the violation. The aim of establishing stopping-prohibition distances is to keep traffic lanes clear, maintain adequate sight lines, and protect vulnerable road users.

Note that the term arises mainly in Finnish-language sources. In translations, it may be rendered as “no stopping distances” or “stopping-prohibition distances.”