The Vehicular Technology Society (VTS) is composed of engineers, scientists, students, and technicians, interested in advancing the theory and practice of electrical engineering as it applies to the following areas:

Land Transportation
Railroad/Mass Transit
Mobile Communications
Vehicular Electrotechnology Equipment and Systems
Land, Airborne and Maritime Mobile Services

The function of the Society is to promote its objectives through the leadership of its Officers and Members in encouraging the exchange of both technical and professional information among members of the Society, and other groups, societies, and chapters of the IEEE. This function is accomplished by means of:

Sponsoring technical conferences and seminars
Publication of technical journals and books
Awards of recognition for excellence
Participation in the development of standards
Membership support activities