From the beginning, there has been a need for various permits and exemptions from laws and regulations to make the execution of the Reykjavík Pride Parade possible. These include permits for road closures and exemptions from traffic laws, such as allowing vehicles to drive against traffic flow and permitting passengers to stand on vehicles in motion. Because of this, Reykjavík Pride is required to cooperate with various response teams, including the police.
According to the law, the police are responsible for ensuring public safety. During the Pride Parade, this role includes managing road closures and traffic control. The police lead the parade to ensure that the route is clear and that no vehicles are driving against the flow of the parade. This helps minimize the risk of accidents and prevents vehicles in the parade from needing to stop suddenly, as many of the passengers are standing on platforms and are unprotected.
In other respects, the police’s response and visibility during the parade are in line with law enforcement at other large events in the city center. This level of preparation is managed by the police, without specific updates provided to the organizers of Reykjavík Pride.