Traffic safety
The traffic safety vision of the municipality of Tervola is recorded in the Traffic Safety Work’s training, education, and information plan as follows:
”In Tervola, serious traffic accidents resulting in personal injury do not occur. The safety of the traffic environment in the municipality continues to be developed with safety considerations in mind.
Traffic safety can be improved by enhancing at least the following areas that are important for safety:
- developing a positive attitude
- improving the traffic environment to make it safer
- increasing knowledge and skills
- intensifying supervision”
Traffic Safety Working Group
In the municipality of Tervola, there is a traffic safety working group appointed by the municipal board. In addition to representatives from the municipal administration, it includes representatives from the Lapland ELY Centre, the Finnish Road Safety Council, the Lapland Police Department, the Lapland Rescue Department, and the Tervola Game Management Association.
The task of the working group is to jointly plan, agree on, and implement various educational, informative, and advisory measures that improve traffic safety. The measures aim to influence road users’ knowledge of traffic safety, attitudes, and recognition of the risks associated with their own mobility. In addition, the working group reviews and forwards feedback and traffic safety initiatives that it receives.
Traffic Safety Working Group 2025 – 2027
Road User Line (Transport Infrastructure Agency)
Reports related to road conditions or road maintenance can be made electronically through the feedback channel. Electronic reports are forwarded to traffic customer service, where they are handled on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All reports are passed on to the regional contractor, who decides on the necessary measures based on the quality requirements set for the road.
Examples of reports related to services include road surface damages (potholes, holes), water on the road, a fallen tree, or an extremely slippery road. Urgent problems that clearly endanger traffic can be reported by calling 0200 2100 (24 hours/day). Reporters are asked to provide precise information about the location of the problem and their contact details.
Useful links
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