Ministry of Transport and Local Government
Traffic Safety
The transport authorities prioritize their resources in ensuring highest possible level of transport safety. Safety plans for all transport sectors are an...
Electronic Communications
Iceland tops the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) country rankings in terms of information and communications technologies (ICT) performance for...
- Feb 15, 2019US Secretary of State visited Iceland
- Feb 08, 2019Agreement reached on citizens‘ rights in case of a no-deal Brexit
- Feb 05, 2019Statement on the situation in Venezuela
- Jan 08, 2019Foreign Minister of Iceland met with US Secretary of State
What do we do
The Ministry of Transport and Local Government is responsible for all land, air and maritime transport matters, including legislation in the field, planning, development and operation of infrastructure systems, transport safety and protection. It is responsible for telecommunications, digital communication, Internet security and postal services, as well as local government administration, regional policy, registration of citizens and property and real estate valuation.
About the ministry
Ministry of Transport and Local Government
Minister of Transport and Local Government
Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson
Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson took office as Minister of Transport and Local Government on November 30 2017 for the Progressive Party. He is also the Minister for Nordic Co-operation.