16th December 2024

Rules on lighting equipment - particularly trucks

The Icelandic Transport Authority would like to draw attention to the rules on lighting equipment, especially lights and reflectors on trucks. There have been a number of inquiries regarding the lighting equipment of these cars, whether it is permissible to have the lights that are often seen on them and also complaints about the light levels that are sometimes present.

16th December 2024

Electronic reception of aviation personnel licence applications - simpler and more convenient

From 1 January 2025, applications for aviation personnel licences will only be accepted electronically.

5th December 2024

New Drone Regulations Take Effect in Iceland

Iceland has implemented new European Union regulations on drone operations through Regulation No. 1360/2024.

28th November 2024

A course for examiners in 2025

In 2025, the Icelandic Transport Authority will host examiner standardisation courses for examiner's certificates.

27th November 2024

Jóladagatal Samgöngustofu

The Icelandic Transport Authority’s Christmas Calendar begins next Sunday (1 Dec). There are 24 fun stories about Santa Claus and their adventures, including traffic. In the stories, we not only hear about the 13 Santas, but also get to know other less well-known Icelandic Santas.

21st November 2024

Drone Ban over Grindavík – Updated 22 November 2024

Due to the volcanic eruption and necessary emergency and investigative flights, the Icelandic Transport Authority, at the request of the Civil Protection Coordination Centre, has prohibited all drone flights over Grindavík.

19th November 2024

Periodic training of professional drivers - fines and detention

From 1 December, police will appeal against drivers who have not completed the required periodic training of a professional driver. They can expect fines. It can also be expected that the vehicle will be grounded until a driver who meets the conditions takes over driving. This is stated in a notice from the police.

11th November 2024

International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Traffic Accidents, 17 November

The annual International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Traffic Accidents will be held on Sunday 17 November. The focus of the day will be on the risk of falling asleep or getting behind the wheel due to driver fatigue. The investigations of the Investigative Commission for Transport Accidents have shown that sleep and fatigue are among the leading causes of fatal traffic accidents.

23rd October 2024

Ban on drone flights 28-31 October

Due to the Nordic Council meeting held in Reykjavík from 28 to 31 October 2024, the Icelandic Transport Authority has, at the request of the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police, prohibited drone flights at three locations in Iceland as follows.

10th October 2024

Courses for vehicle agents are scheduled for October 29th

Courses for vehicle agents A, B and C are scheduled for October 29th at The Icelandic Transport Authority, Ármúli 2. The last day to register is Sunday, October 27th.