Road Traffic Safety Management System Certification Audits

Key requirements — selected themes

• Road traffic safety context and leadership
• RTS performance factors and relevant risks
• Objectives, plans and competence
• Operational control of road-related activities
• Emergency preparedness and incident investigation
• Monitoring, review and continual improvement

High-level summary

An assessment of the system addressing road traffic safety risks associated with organisational activities. Audits examine how exposure, relevant safety factors and operational controls are translated into managed responsibilities and measurable objectives.

Certification supports confidence in a systematic approach to preventing death and serious injury. It does not certify individual drivers or vehicles, replace transport licences or guarantee that road incidents will not occur.

Third-party certification pathway

References: [S16] · [G01] · [G02] · [G03]

• Application & scope. Identify road-related activities, vehicle or infrastructure interfaces, locations and responsibilities.
• Review & audit planning. Confirm eligibility, impartiality, competence and applicable rules; agree scope, audit time and programme.
• Stage 1 — readiness. Review RTS factors, risks, objectives, operational arrangements and evaluation records.
• Stage 2 — implementation. Evaluate relevant road safety controls, competence, incident learning and performance monitoring.
• Nonconformity resolution. Review corrections and corrective actions; verify closure or accept action plans as the applicable rules require.
• Independent certification decision. A competent function independent of the audit evaluates the evidence; certification is issued only when requirements are met.
• Surveillance. Review changes in exposure, safety performance, incidents and implementation of agreed system controls.
• Recertification. Reassess the system before certificate expiry and complete the required review and decision for a new cycle.