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The Driving Licence Act was amended on 29 May 2026. The most significant changes concern 17-year-old drivers of passenger cars.

Always take power banks, spare batteries and e-cigarettes into the cabin. See the instructions regarding lithium batteries from your airline.

Legislation on taxi transport will change from 1 September 2026.

Identification of entities critical to society’s resilience nearing completion
July 9, 2026
Each responsible ministry is identifying the critical entities within its sector in line with legislation based on the European Union CER Directive. The aim is to reinforce society’s preparedness and improve the resilience of critical infrastructure. The statutory deadline under the Finnish CER Act for designating entities is 17 July 2026.
Traficom and the police: Check your drone registration and flying site restrictions
July 6, 2026
As Midsummer approaches, the busiest season for flying drones is also about to begin. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom and the police remind drone pilots that responsible drone pilots make sure their registration is valid, know the rules and always check in advance where they are allowed to fly.
Traficom and aviation stakeholders remind passengers: power banks and e-cigarettes belong in hand baggage, not in the hold
July 1, 2026, updated July 1, 2026 at 14:27
Lithium batteries power many everyday devices used by almost all air passengers, including smartphones, laptops, power banks and electronic cigarettes. If packed incorrectly, power banks and electronic cigarettes in particular may pose a safety risk. At Helsinki Airport, tens of thousands of power banks are removed from hold baggage every year. Traficom and aviation stakeholders remind passengers that power banks must always be packed in hand baggage.