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Access to the official government agencies responsible for the country's transportation laws.

Intl Countries » Australia

References from government and business entities in Australia

Australian Transport Safety Bureau [14420] ?

ATSB deals with the non-regulatory aspects of air, sea, rail and road safety

Intl Countries » Austria

References from government and business entities in Austria

Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology [37358] ?

Responsible for transportation, telecommunications, postal service, space programme, nano technology, etc.

Intl Countries » Bahrain

References from government and business entities in Bahrain

Bahrain Ministry of Transportation [12789] ?

The government of Bahrain's transportation agency

Intl Countries » Bangladesh

References from government and business entities in Bangladesh

Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism - Bangladesh [37368] ?

Responsible for aviation laws

Intl Countries » Bulgaria

References from government and business entities in Bulgaria

Ministry of Transport and Communications for the Republic of Bulgaria [25825] ?

Responsible for transportation laws and telecommunications regulations in Bulgaria

Intl Countries » Canada

Canada - References from government and business entities

Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators [7098] ?

Agency for administration, regulation and control of motor vehicle transportation and highway safety

Department of Transportation and Public Works - Nova Scotia [7095] ?

Agency responsible for the transportation laws in Nova Scotia

Department of Transportation and Works - Newfoundland & Labrador [7093] ?

Agency responsible for the transportation laws in Newfoundland and Labrador

Highways and Transportation - Saskatchewan [7101] ?

Agency responsible for the transportation laws in Saskatchewan

Ministry of Transportation - Alberta [7088] ?

Agency responsible for transportation rules and regulations in Alberta

Ministry of Transportation and Highways - British Columbia [7089] ?

Agency responsible for transportation rules and regulations in British Columbia

Transport Canada [5684] ?

Department of transportation for the country of Canada

Transportation - New Brunswick [7092] ?

Agency responsible for the transportation rules and regulations in New Brunswick

Transportation - Ontario [7099] ?

Agency responsible for the transportation laws in Ontario

Transportation and Public Works - Prince Edward Island [7100] ?

Agency responsible for the transportation laws in Prince Edward Island

Intl Countries » Colombia

References from government and business entities in Colombia

Ministry of Transportation - Colombia [37397] ?

Official government website

Intl Countries » Czech Republic

References from government and business entities in Czech Republic

Czech Republic Ministry of Transport [28041] ?

Responsible for road, railway, air and water transport

Intl Countries » Denmark

References from government and business entities in Denmark

Danish Ministry of Transport [28020] ?

Mission includes roads and traffic, railways, airports, harbors, public transport, postal services

Intl Countries » Finland

References from government and business entities in Finland

Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications [27204] ?

Responsible for transportation legislation and for telecommunications legislation

Intl Countries » France

References from government and business entities in France

French Ministry of Transportation [28023] ?

Ministry for infrastructure, transport, spatial planning, tourism and the sea

Intl Countries » Germany

References from government and business entities in Germany

Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Housing (BMVBW) [12458] ?

Responsible for drivers licenses, sea port policy, federal building code in Germany (in German)

Intl Countries » India

References from government and business entities in India

India Ministry of Road Transport and Highways [36230] ?

Responsible for roads and for motor vehicle legislation

Intl Countries » Ireland

References from government and business entities in Ireland

Department of Transport - Ireland [25451] ?

Responsible for transportation regulations in Ireland

Intl Countries » Japan

References from government and business entities in Japan

Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport [9168] ?

Responsible for transportation safety, disaster safety, land conservation, infrastructure development

Intl Countries » Korea

References from government and business entities in Korea

Korean Ministry of Construction & Transportation [28039] ?

Responsible for transportation regulations in Korea

Intl Countries » Malaysia

References from government and business entities in Malaysia

Ministry of Transport, Malaysia [26098] ?

Responsible for transportation laws in Malaysia

Intl Countries » Netherlands

References from government and business entities in Netherlands

Netherlands Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management [28035] ?

Develops policy on transport and water

Intl Countries » Poland

References from government and business entities in Poland

Polish Ministry of Transport [28029] ?

Responsible for roads, aviation, railways, etc.

Intl Countries » Singapore

References from government and business entities in Singapore

Ministry of Transport New Zealand [27202] ?

Responsible for civil aviation, maritime, ports and land transport

Intl Countries » South Africa

References from government and business entities in South Africa

Transport Department - South Africa [14174] ?

Responsible for promulgating and enforcing transportation laws in South Africa

Intl Countries » Taiwan

References from government and business entities in Taiwan

Civil Aeronautics Administration - Taiwan [36293] ?

Air transport, flight safety, air traffic services, etc

Ministry of Transportation and Communications - Taiwan [36292] ?

Railways, air transport, harbors, highways, public transportation services

Railways Administration - Taiwan [36294] ?

Rail transport

Intl Countries » United Kingdom

References from government and business entities in United Kingdom

UK Department for Transport [22380] ?

Focuses solely on transport issues

USA Government » Transportation

Departments and agencies of the US Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation [233] ?

Coordinates national transportation policy for the US

Federal Aviation Administration [8691] ?

Responsible for aviation standards and regulations in the United States

Federal Highway Administration [771] ?

Federal agency of the Department of Transportation responsible for US highway safety

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [762] ?

Issue and enforce Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for Dept of Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration [8694] ?

Home page of the department responsible for railroad regulations in the USA

FHWA - Bridge Division [631] ?

Provides technical assistance upon request for all bridges and tunnels

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [218] ?

Enforces safety performance standards for motor vehicles in the US

National Transportation Safety Board [12240] ?

Investigate aviation, railroad, highway, marine and pipeline accidents in the USA

Office of Hazardous Material Safety [1121] ?

Responsible for US policy on the transportation of hazardous material

Office of Highway Policy Information [1608] ?

US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration information office

The Transportation Planning Capacity Building Program [4157] ?

Goals is to improve public ability to respond to transportation challenges

US Maritime Administration [8696] ?

Home page of the United States merchant marine






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