Icelandic Transport Authority
The Icelandic Transport Authority is responsible for the administration and supervision of aviation, maritime and road traffic safety and the safety and supervision of transport infrastructure and navigation systems.
Road traffic
Buying and selling a vehicle, Vehicle registrations and inspection, Vehicle number plates, Information from the vehicle registry, Car repair and body shops. Driver's education and licenses, Professional drivers, Taxi, Car rentals, Permits for freight and passenger transport and exemptions for transport.
Maritime
Registration of seafarers. Control and measurement. Requirements for ships. Education and safety.
Aviation
Passenger rights. Flight training and licenses. Aircraft and airworthiness. Commercial and general aviation. Air navigation and ATC. Drones
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Latest news
25th September 2026
On diving oversight
Oversight over diving activities is in the hands of the Icelandic Transport ...
24th September 2026
A Successful Traffic Safety Conference
On Tuesday, Samgöngustofa’s successful Traffic Safety Conference took place at ...
17th September 2026
Traffic safety conferance 2026
The Icelandic Transport Authority’s Traffic Safety Conference will be held on ...