A Road Safety Audit is an independent assessment of a proposed highway improvement or new road scheme, carried out to identify potential safety issues before the scheme is brought into use. Its primary purpose is to help reduce the likelihood and severity of future collisions by ensuring that road safety considerations are fully integrated into the design process.

The audit considers the needs of all road users, including vulnerable groups such as pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and equestrians. Where potential safety concerns are identified, practical recommendations are provided to help improve the overall safety of the scheme.

At the heart of every Road Safety Audit is a simple but important question:
"How could road users be affected, and what measures can be taken to reduce the risk?"

Who Can Carry Out a

Road Safety Audit

Road Safety Audits are carried out by a Road Safety Audit Team (usually comprising a single Team Leader and Team Member) with the necessary required experience in collision investigation and road safety engineering, along with a detailed knowledge and understanding of highway design principles, requirements and best practices.

Our Road Safety Audit Teams at David A Graham Associates have the essential experience required by National Highways to meet their terms of reference for Road Safety Audit which is GG119 of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB). We also hold the National Highways Certificate of Competence in Road Safety Audit which allows David A Graham Associates Audit Teams to carry out Road Safety Audit on the strategic road network including Trunk Roads and Motorways.

Furthermore, since David A Graham Associates was founded in 2006 we have successfully completed over 3,800 Road Safety Audits at all stages across the UK. So get in touch with us today for a competitive fee proposal and quick turn-around time.

Do you require a

Road Safety Audit

Impartial Assessments

Impartial Assessments

Our Audits are carried out independently, providing objective recommendations focused solely on improving road safety.

Proven Expertise

Proven Expertise

With decades of industry experience, our team has delivered Road Safety Audits for a wide range of developments and highway nationwide.

Fully Compliant

Fully Compliant with GG 119 DMRB

Conducted in line with the latest industry standards and guidance, helping support planning approval and project delivery.

The Importance of a

Road Safety Audit

Securing planning permission for highway development and adoption frequently hinges on a mandatory Road Safety Audit being carried out. This highly specialized evaluation must be conducted by an independent Road Safety Audit team completely separate from those handling the project's design and construction.

The primary goal of Road Safety Audit is to integrate road safety expertise into the initial planning and building phases, ultimately minimizing both the frequency and severity of future road traffic collisions. By verifying that infrastructure is engineered and executed to peak safety standards, Road Safety Audits play a critical role. Ultimately, a thorough and precise audit enhances the overall value and integrity of a highway project from the ground up.

What is a Road Safety Audit?

A Road Safety Audit is an independent assessment of a proposed highway improvement or new road scheme, carried out to identify potential safety issues before the scheme is brought into use. Read More

Road Safety Audit Stages

Road Safety Audits are undertaken at key stages of a project to identify potential safety issues and help ensure safer outcomes for all road users throughout the design and construction process. Read More

Our Approach

Road Safety Audit methodology is built on specialist road safety engineering expertise and decades of practical experience delivering Audits across a wide range of highway and development schemes. Read More



Speak to us

If you have a scheme that requires a Road Safety Audit on the trunk or motorway network, or any other highway scheme, then please contact us by emailing veronica@dagaltd.co.uk, or click the button below to request a Road Safety Audit.

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