The present invention relates to a method in communication networks comprising an automatic load regulation method for the network nodes. A load regulation of a controlled node to a desired load is achieved by means of a comparison of the number of call setup attempts per second during a regulation period for a given load and the allowable number of calls for a desired load. Preventive or regular call restriction measures and measures that release said restrictions are initiated depending on the deviation of the number of calls for the desired load from said number of call setup attempts for the given load. Call regulations for terminating calls are distributed to adjacent nodes by means of call gap arguments that specify minimum time intervals between consecutive call attempts from an adjacent node. Call regulations for originating calls are distributed amongst the various MS-groups and Location Areas of the controlled node.