The Road Traffic Authority (RTA) is the NSW State Government agency responsible for:
Providing road planning, construction and maintenance solutions for the NSW community, with an emphasis on meeting community, environmental, regulatory and economic needs.
Improving road safety, through better road user behaviour, vehicles and roads to save lives and reduce injuries.
Managing the use of the road network to achieve consistent travel times, particularly during peak periods, by reducing congestion and delays and helping the community use the road system more effectively.
Testing and licensing drivers, and registering and inspecting vehicles.
