Verkehrsbehörden
Verkehrsbehörden are public authorities responsible for transport policy and regulation, traffic safety, and the planning, construction, and operation of transport infrastructure. They operate at various levels—federal, state (land), and municipal—and their exact competences vary by country. In German-speaking regions, the term covers agencies that organize and supervise road and rail networks, public transport, vehicle licensing, and traffic management.
Typical tasks include issuing driving licenses and vehicle registrations, conducting vehicle inspections, and enforcing traffic laws;
The organizational structure commonly comprises specialized offices such as Straßenverkehrsämter or Kfz-Zulassungsstellen, along with state or
In the European context, Verkehrsbehörden transpose national laws and EU directives into concrete rules for vehicles,