This page relates to the 2021-24 National Land Transport Programme.
This investment policy sets out requirements for a Safe System audit (previously known as a road safety audit) for an improvement or renewal activity that involves vehicular traffic, and/or walking and/or cycling, proposed for funding assistance from the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF).
Safe System audits must be undertaken at key stages of a project’s development and implementation (see page 8 of the Safe System audit guidelines for transport projects for when to undertake a Safe System audit). The latest audit report and the project manager’s response to issues are to be attached to any Transport Investment Online (TIO) funding application.
Safe System audit guidelines for transport projects
Transport Investment Online(external link)
When a project manager can adequately demonstrate that Safe System issues arising from any changes are sufficiently negligible, that the principles of Safe System alignment have been met and that a Safe System audit is not warranted for a particular stage or stages, they can seek an exemption from the Safe System audit. An exemption declaration must be completed by the controlling authority’s project manager and be endorsed by an experienced specialist or road safety engineer. The completed exemption declaration must be attached to any Transport Investment Online (TIO) funding application.
A copy of the form for an exemption can be found on the website
Safe System audit guidelines for transport projects
The requirement for a Safe System audit does not apply to auditing of the existing network or specialist applications, such as traffic control at roadwork sites.
Safe System audit guidelines for transport projects provides guidance about Safe System audits. It also includes a Safe System audit template and an exemption form template.
