Road safety audit stages

Stage 1 audits:

These should be carried out at the preliminary design stage when the planning application is submitted. This is the last occasion that the basic design of the works can be significantly changed and any land requirements finalised. The council will normally require these audits to be carried out where new junctions, improvements to existing junctions or other highway improvements are required as a result of new development.

 Stage 2 audits: 

These should be carried out when the proposed works’ detailed design has been completed. This audit is concerned with the more detailed aspects, for example the provision of signs, road markings and street lighting.

Where a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Road Safety Audit is required for proposed works (see Section SA3), the council will not issue technical approval until the audits have been satisfactorily completed and requested changes have been made. Construction must not take place without technical approval.

Post-Works Construction (Stage 3 and 4 audits)

Stage 3 audits: 

These should be carried out only when the works have been substantially completed and preferably before the works are open to road users. This audit should look at the works from all road users’ viewpoints and be carried out both in daylight and during the hours of darkness.

Where a Stage 3 Road Safety Audit of works is required, the council will not issue a provisional certificate until the audit has been satisfactorily completed.

Stage 4 audits: 

Stage 4 audits consider how the works are operating after opening and examine the accident record. Stage 4 audits must provide 24 months of post-opening validated road traffic collision data. Raw data should be provided as an appendix. 

Based on the accident record and observations made during any site visits, these audits should identify any road safety problems and recommend remedial measures.

Where a Stage 4 Road Safety Audit of works is required, the council will decide whether the final certificate can be issued once the report has been completed following the 24-month report maintenance period.

Note: The council can provide personal injury accident details. A fee is required for this service

 

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