The City of Imatra has introduced a micro traffic permit as of January 1, 2026.

The micro traffic permit must be applied for by 28.2 February. The permit is issued for a fixed period and a fee is charged for its processing. The fee for 2026 is €200 (VAT 0%).

The permit must be valid before vehicles are brought into the area. 

The micro traffic permit is based on the revised Transport Services Act, which entered into force on 1 August 2025. The aim of the act is to improve traffic safety, accessibility and the usability of public areas.

— The micro-transport permit includes conditions that concern, among other things, driving speeds, parking and operating hours. These conditions must be complied with by the operator renting micro-transport vehicles, says the city's maintenance engineer Kaisa Pohjola. 

The key issues in Imatra's micro traffic permit conditions include the following:

• The operating season is May 1.5–October 31.10. Any changes to the season are approved by the maintenance engineer.
• The maximum permitted speed for vehicles is 20 km/h.
• On weekend nights (Fri-Sun) from 10 pm to 22 am, the maximum speed limit is 05 km/h.
• The application must have a night-time reaction test enabled between 22 p.m. and 05 a.m.
• Driving and parking vehicles is prohibited in city-managed areas that are not intended for traffic, such as pedestrian streets and sports facilities.

Micro traffic permit conditions - City of Imatra

Applying for a micro traffic permit - City of Imatra
 

For more information: 

maintenance engineer Kaisa Pohjola, city of Imatra, kaisa. pohjolaimatra.fi (kaisa[dot]pohjola[at]imatra[dot]fi), tel. 020 617 4424