27th May 2024

First meeting of the steering group on safety in Iceland

On May 21st, the first meeting of the newly formed steering group on safety of airway in Iceland was held at the Icelandic Transport Authority.

21st May 2024

Don’t take the screen risk

Samgungstofa and Sjóvá are behind the campaign aginst phone useage while driving.

21st May 2024

Inspection of rescue and safety equipment

The life-saving and safety equipment of a ship shall always be inspected when its validity expires.

16th May 2024

General driving tests will be electronic from 16 May 2024

From 16 May 2024, theoretical general driving tests will be electronic across the country.

4th April 2024

Courses for vehicle agents are scheduled for May 7th

Courses for vehicle agents A, B and C are scheduled for May 7th at The Icelandic Transport Authority, Ármúli 2. The last day to register is Sunday, May 5th.

27th March 2024

Opertion licence for small boats and seacrafts

Opertion licence requirements

20th March 2024

Renewed drone ban

The ban is valid until midnight 25 March 2024.

16th March 2024

Drone ban again due to volcanic eruption

The ban is valid until 19:00 on 17 March 2024.

8th March 2024

Iceland seconds a statement on higher airspace operations

In the statement issued by the EU member states, USA, Canada, Japan, and the UK, the states voice their support of ICAO’s efforts to address the challenges and opportunities associated with higher airspace operations.

5th March 2024

The Icelandic Transport Authority has been certified for the 5th green step.

It is the final step in the Green Steps Program, which is for government agencies that want to reduce the negative environmental impact of their activities.