Monday 7 August is a bank holiday, traffic around the country is expected to increase this weekend, and many means of transportation will be used on the air, land and water.

The staff of the Icelandic Transport Authority will be on duty this weekend, providing information and advice on traffic in the media. In addition, staff will carry out in-flight inspections and monitoring as has been the case in recent years, but it should be noted that these matters are usually modelled on Icelandic operators and licence holders.

Must be licensed to operate passenger transportation.

Flying or sailing passengers for remuneration requires an operating licence or passenger licence, but special requirements are made of the holders of such licences, inter alia with regard to safety and service. In the case of passenger navigation, the Icelandic Coast Guard shall carry out maritime surveillance.

You can share the cost

Private pilots and owners of pleasure boats may take people on a trip, within the limits of the rules that apply to them. Expenses incurred may be shared with passengers such as fuel, provided that one part of the cost is borne by the one who initiates the trip.

It may take 2 hours to reach Landeyjarhöfn

Those who intend to travel by private car this weekend are encouraged to give themselves a good time to make the trip because it may take longer due to heavy traffic. A trip to Landeyjarhöfn from the harbour area can take 2 hours if conditions are good.

Let us rest the phone and other things that can interfere with driving and not exceed the maximum allowed speed, which is actually based solely on the best possible conditions. Those who need to move more slowly shall arrange their driving so that it is easy and safe to overtake them.

Most common causes of fatal traffic accidents

Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other intoxicants is one of the three most common causes of fatal traffic accidents along with speeding and not wearing seat belts. Be sure to wear seat belts. Be sure no alcohol or other intoxicants are in your blood before you get behind the wheel.

The Icelandic Transport Authority wishes you a happy weekend, with good memories and a safe return.