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Traffic safety

Moped meet-ups, cruising and other similar gatherings are popular events where people can meet other enthusiasts.  

The police remind everyone that the safety of participants must be ensured at these events – just as at any other event where large numbers of people gather. 

Don't get involved in any illegal activity!  

Large rallies must be agreed on with the police

A large rally, which attracts dozens or even hundreds of people, is a public event by law, and always has a responsible adult organiser. 

Before inviting anyone to events like this, you should notify the local police so that they can provide guidance on where and how the event can be held and help to ensure the safety of those participating. 

If the event has been reported in advance and everything is done as agreed, the police will not prohibit the event or issue fines. Notification can be made online or at a police station.

There is no need to be afraid of notifying the police of the event. The police will help the organisers to reduce the risks associated with the event and provide advice on how to do so. The police can also help you to think of ways to avoid disturbing residents and others.

Link to the public events page

The notification must state: 

  • the time the event is to be held
  • where it is to be held and what route it will take
  • the event organisers who are inviting people to attend
  • the kind of people who are likely to come and how many
  • the kind of risks or disruptions that may be caused
  • how to reduce hazards and disruptions.

Don’t get road rage or act aggressively in traffic!

Many young people have said that they have been afraid to be in a car with a friend who wanted to show off and drove fast in traffic. However, they didn’t dare to say this aloud.

Be bold! Tell the driver that you don’t want to be put at risk.

If someone incites you to drive without regard for rules of the road, have the courage to refuse!

Speeding, changing lanes and urging others to drive faster won't actually help you get anywhere any quicker. Instead, you and your co-passengers are at much greater risk!

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Driving while intoxicated is really dangerous

Statistics show that almost all serious traffic accidents involving young people have involved intoxicants in some form. 

If you drive while intoxicated you:

  • are unable to see or hear properly
  • are unable to spot sudden hazards quickly enough
  • may become more easily irritated and take dangerously high risks.

The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) website has a blood alcohol concentration calculator that allows you to estimate how long it will take for your body to metabolise the alcohol you have consumed. However, the calculator is not accurate. It does not give you permission to drive. The responsibility rests with you at all times! 

Blood Alcohol Concentration Calculator - THL

Causing a traffic hazard is never a trivial matter!

Even minor accidents can weigh on your mind for a long time. 

Your everyday life could become quite difficult if you are banned from driving. 

The impacts could be far-reaching. Your career aspirations or dreams related to military service may be shattered.

Traffic offences can also be costly. You may be liable for all damages caused to yourself and others, especially if you were driving while intoxicated. At the same time, you may lose your right to insurance compensation. 

Liability for damages also applies to persons under the age of 15 years.

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No-one organises moped meet-ups. Everyone just shows up when they hear about it from a friend or on social media.

The organisers of moped meet-ups are considered to be those who invite people to attend or who have been involved in planning the event. As organisers, they have the responsibility to ensure that the safety of everyone at the event - riders and spectators - is taken care of as best as possible.

It’s a good idea to notify the police of meet-up times in advance.

When you agree on a time for the gathering with the police, it will make it better and safer for everyone. When you follow the things agreed on with the police, the police will not interrupt the event. Agreeing together helps to make events safer for everyone. 

You can have a couple of beers with a meal and still drive.

First of all, alcohol is not at all for minors. Driving while intoxicated is never a good idea. The blood alcohol concentration of two beers varies from one person to another. Blood alcohol concentration is affected by factors such as your age and weight, how strong the beer is, and how quickly you drink it. Even if you are below the legal limit for drunk driving, even a couple of bottles of beer may be too much in terms of driving ability. 

Someone who has taken drugs is more dangerous in traffic than someone who drives while tipsy.

Comparing different intoxicants makes no sense at this point. No one can predict with certainty what consequences intoxicants will have in traffic or in general. However, it is certain that the risk of being involved in a serious accident increases. Even a small amount of intoxicants impairs your ability to drive safely. Intoxicants impair your decision-making ability and increase risk-taking.