Road Safety Audit Prompt List

CHECK LIST OF ITEMS FOR ROAD SAFETY INSPECTION

ROAD SAFETY INSPECTION PROMPT LISTROADSIDE/VERGEClear Zones Adequate Width?

Ditch Profiles Depth and Slope Gradient

Manholes/Culvert Headwall Obstacle for Errant Vehicle?

Poles and Pylons Adequate Protection?

Emergency Phones Protection? Exposure of Users to Traffic?

IT or Utility Equipment Access & Protection for OperativesBarrier Protection for Motorists

Trees Protection Required?

Walls and Noise Barriers Within Clear Zone?


ROAD SAFETY INSPECTION PROMPT LIST\

SAFETY BARRIERSUnnecessary or Missing?

Ramped Terminals / “Fish Tails”Is Barrier too Far in front of hazard? Correct Performance/Containment Class?Transition from Normal to High Containment Is Motorcycle Attenuator Device Required?Curb Type in Front of BarrierDoes Barrier Restrict Forward Visibility?Barrier Approach Length to Hazard (LON)

Working Width to Hazard Panel Lapping Correct?


ROAD SAFETY INSPECTION PROMPT LISTVulnerable Road Users Adequate Facilities?

Signs and Lighting Columns Protected or Passively Safe?Hazard Outside of Clear Zone, but is it in a Run-Off Area?

Post & rail fencing Rails on Non-Traffic side?

Landscaping Planting or Mounding Obscure Sight LinesTree Planting or Sculptures Create a Hazard for Errant Motorists

Planting or Mounding Obscure SignsEmbankments & Slopes is Slope1:5 or Flatter?

is Safety Barrier Needed (ref. NRA TD 19/09)?

Are Slope Tops and Toes Rounded?Where no Protection Exists, are any Obstacles Present on Slope?

ROAD SAFETY INSPECTION PROMPT LISTCARRIAGEWAYOvertaking Passing Opportunities / VisibilityStopping Sight Distance Crests or Hidden DipsRoad Curvature/Superelevation Adverse Camber? “Flat" Areas?Road Markings Correct / Unambiguous / Legible

Over use of Marking can be Hazard to m/c’s Are Markings and Signs Consistent? Are Studs or Ribbed Edge Lines Required?

Were Old Studs & Markings Removed AdequatelyRoad signing Are There any Superfluous or Missing Signs?Illumination Is it Adequate for Road Type?Pavement surface Skid Resistance Any Major Defects? Evidence of Standing Water?Vulnerable Road Users Adequate Facilities?Drainage Does Drainage Provision Appear Adequate? Are Extra Measures Needed Due to Climatic Conditions?

ROAD SAFETY INSPECTION PROMPT LIST JUNCTIONS & ACCESSESVisibility for Drivers Exiting Appropriate for Mainline Speeds?Visibility for Drivers Approaching Appropriate for Mainline Speeds?Location and Design Is Type of Control Appropriate?Traffic Signals Visibility / Legibility Approach Speeds

Does Signal Equipment Need Protection? Can Drivers See Opposing Signals?Roundabouts Entry Path Curvature / Deflection Angle Approach Speeds

Specific Hazards to Two-Wheelers or PedestriansHazards on Central Island or Splitter Islands

Visibility from Approach to Circulating VehiclesSigning Directional, Warning, Regulatory SignsRoad Markings Correct / Unambiguous / LegiblePedestrian / Cyclist Crossings Are Additional Provisions Needed?

Location? Design? Visibility?


BRIDGES/STRUCTURESAlignment of Approach Tight Curves?

Embankment Protection on Approaches Nearside Visibility Obstructed by Parapet?Visibility at Crest Adequate SSD Over CrestVisibility at Intersections Bridge Parapets or AbutmentsParapets Height to Protect Non Motorized Users (NMU’s)?

Visibility Obstruction? Transition to Road Safety BarrierVulnerable road users Adequate Facilities?


VULNERABLE USERSControlled Crossings Adequate Crossing Times in Signal PhaseAdjacent Land Is There Suitable Fencing?Pedestrian & Cyclist Crossing Points

Visibility Are Pedestrian Guardrails Required? Adequate Surfacing? Drop Kerbs or Flush Surfaces Tactile Paving Ironwork or Gullies in Crossing AreaFootways and Cycleways Adequate Width? Continuity?

Segregated or UnsegregatedRoad and traffic signing Posts in Footway / Cycleway Areas Are Additional Warning Signs Required?Illumination Adequate for all Non Motorized Users?Motorcyclists Surface Changes Adversely Affect Motorcyclists Ironwork in Circulatory or Turning Areas

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Road Safety Audit Prompt List