Modus Engineering

Road Safety Audit (RSA)

Road Safety Audits provide an independent, systematic review of road and traffic projects to identify potential safety risks for road users.

We undertake Road Safety Audits across multiple project stages, supporting safer outcomes for new infrastructure, upgrades, and existing road networks. Audits are led by in-house auditors with experience across a wide range of road and traffic projects, jurisdictions and delivery environments.

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Road Safety Audit Service Areas

Our Road Safety Audit Process

Each audit follows a structured, stage-appropriate process focused on identifying and prioritising safety risks, supported by clear documentation and professional judgement.
1
Audit Scoping & Information Review
We confirm the audit stage, project context, scope, and applicable guidance prior to commencing the audit. Relevant drawings, reports, and background information are reviewed based on the information available at the time of audit and the agreed audit scope.
2
Independent Safety Review
Our auditors independently examine the project from the perspective of range of road users, considering geometry, traffic operation, sight lines, access arrangements, interfaces, and potential conflict points. Reviews are undertaken independently of the design team to support objective safety outcomes.
3
Site Inspection (When needed)
For relevant audit stages, site inspections are undertaken to identify operational safety risks that may not be evident from drawings alone. Inspections are conducted under appropriate conditions, subject to site access, traffic conditions, and project constraints at the time of inspection.
4
Risk Identification & Reporting
Potential safety issues are documented and prioritised based on assessed likelihood and severity. Clear commentary is provided to support informed design and project decisions without prescribing specific design solutions or outcomes.

Why Project Teams Choose Modus

Road Safety Audits can be undertaken at multiple stages of a project, depending on the level of design development and the nature of the works. Modus undertakes Road Safety Audits at the concept, preliminary design, detailed design, pre-opening, and existing road stages. The audit stage influences the scope, level of detail, and types of safety risks assessed. Road Safety Audits support decision-making and risk management and do not replace design responsibility, statutory approvals, or construction supervision.

Independent, Structured Reviews

Audits are undertaken independently of design, following a consistent and transparent methodology aligned with relevant guidance, including Austroads Road Safety Audit requirements and applicable road authority supplements.

In-House Qualified Auditors

Road Safety Audits are led by in-house personnel with formal Road Safety Audit training and practical experience across a wide range of road and traffic projects.

Our team understands the expectations of councils, state road authorities, and private sector clients across multiple jurisdictions.

Clear, Prioritised Findings

Safety risks are clearly documented and prioritised to support informed decision-making by project teams, regulators, and stakeholders. Findings focus on safety outcomes and risk awareness, without prescribing design outcomes or assuming design responsibility.

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Road Safety Audit FAQs

Clear answers to common questions about Road Safety Audits and how they are used in practice.

What is a Road Safety Audit (RSA)?
A Road Safety Audit is an independent, systematic review of a road or traffic project to identify potential safety risks for all road users. An RSA supports informed decision-making but does not certify safety outcomes or replace design responsibility.
When is a Road Safety Audit required?
Road Safety Audits are often required by road authorities or requested by project stakeholders at key stages of a project, such as concept design, detailed design, pre-opening, or for existing roads. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, project type, and risk profile.
What stages of Road Safety Audits does Modus undertake?
Modus undertakes Road Safety Audits at all recognised stages, including concept, preliminary design, detailed design, pre-opening, and existing road audits, depending on project needs and authority requirements.
Who is responsible for design decisions after an RSA?
Design responsibility always remains with the designer and project team. An RSA identifies potential safety risks and provides professional commentary, but it does not prescribe design solutions or approve designs.
Are Road Safety Audits the same as safety certification or compliance sign-off?
No. Road Safety Audits are a risk-identification and decision-support tool. They do not replace statutory approvals, compliance assessments, construction supervision, or operational safety management.