Auditing

Rigorous, independent road safety audits aligned with Austroads and TfNSW standards.

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Road Safety Auditing

RSN conducts rigorous, independent road safety audits aligned strictly with the Austroads Guide to Road Safety (AGRS), TfNSW audit guidelines, and the Safe Systems Approach.

Our TfNSW-registered audit teams assess road and worksite design at every project stage — from feasibility through to in-service operation — identifying safety deficiencies and providing actionable mitigation measures before issues become incidents.

Audit Stages

We provide comprehensive auditing across all project phases:

Stage 1 — Feasibility: Early identification of network safety issues and alignment with Safe System principles.
Stage 2 — Preliminary Design: Assessment of proposed geometric design, intersection treatments, and pedestrian/cyclist provisions.
Stage 3 — Detailed Design: Final review of engineering plans, signage legibility, road geometry, and worksite hazard management.
Stage 4 — Pre-Opening: Verification that constructed works match approved design and are safe for public use.
Stage 5 — In-Service: Post-construction audit of operational performance and crash history analysis.

Independence & Standards

Each audit is conducted with full independence from the design team, ensuring an impartial assessment of crash risk, pedestrian and cyclist provisions, signage legibility, road geometry, and worksite hazard management. Our auditors hold current TfNSW registration and maintain ongoing professional development in road safety engineering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a road safety audit in NSW?

A road safety audit is a systematic, independent assessment of a road or worksite project's crash risk and safety performance, conducted against the Austroads Guide to Road Safety (AGRS), TfNSW audit guidelines, and the Safe Systems Approach. RSN's TfNSW-registered audit teams assess design at every project stage to identify safety deficiencies before they become incidents.

What stages does RSN audit?

RSN audits across all five project phases: Stage 1 Feasibility, Stage 2 Preliminary Design, Stage 3 Detailed Design, Stage 4 Pre-Opening, and Stage 5 In-Service. Each stage checks road geometry, signage, intersections, and pedestrian/cyclist provisions appropriate to that phase.

Are RSN's auditors independently registered?

Yes. Each RSN audit is conducted with full independence from the design team by auditors who hold current TfNSW registration and maintain ongoing professional development in road safety engineering.

Why are road safety audits required?

Road safety audits identify crash risk and non-compliance early, so deficiencies can be rectified before construction or operation. Independent auditing protects project teams, reduces liability, and helps satisfy TfNSW submission requirements.

When should I commission an audit?

Audits can be commissioned at any project stage — feasibility, preliminary or detailed design, pre-opening, or in-service. Engaging early (Stages 1–3) is most effective because issues are cheaper to fix before construction.

Need a road safety audit?

Our TfNSW-registered teams are ready to assess your project at any stage. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

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