MANAGING FOR ROAD SAFEY:

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MANAGING FOR ROAD SAFEY DRIVERS HOURS AND
VEHICLE Roadworthiness Speaker Liam
Duggan Manager Road Haulage Enforcement
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RESULTS OF FAILINGS IN CONTROL SYSTEMS
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MANAGING FOR ROAD SAFETY WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?

• ROAD SAFETY CULTURE - Proactively working to
  prevent accidents, breakdowns driver fatigue
• ROAD SAFETY SYSTEMS (Vehicles and Drivers)
• Organise
• Implement
• Monitor
• Address problems
• ROAD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY

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THE DIFFERENCE DRIVERS COULD MAKE DRIVER DAILY
CHECKS

• Common Vehicle Problems (includes trailers)
• Braking System and components (air-leaks)
• Condition of tyres
• Suspension and steering (worn-out linkages)
• Trailer parking and air line connections
• Road wheel nuts and hubs
• Lamps/lighting/markings
• Parking brake performance

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The Driver should have known
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IMPROVING VEHICLE ROADWORTHINESS - WHAT DOES
IRELAND NEED TO DO?

• ACHIEVEMENT OF HIGH QUALITY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
  USING IRISH ROADS
• ACHIEVEMENT OF AN EFFECTIVE VEHICLE TESTING
  SYSTEM
• IMPLEMENTING MEANINGFUL AND TARGETED ENFORCEMENT
• PROMOTING A CULTURE OF SAFETY BY OPERATORS

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THE RSA AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ROADWORTHINESS
WHAT HAVE WE BEEN DOING SO FAR?

• Build relationships with our stakeholders
• Technical Advisory Forum
• Recorded and increased roadside checks
• Follow up on reports of defects from other MS
• Progress on Reform
• Implementation plan
• Redeveloped CVT database
• Monitor Test Centre performance

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DRIVERS HOURS MAIN PROBLEMS

• FAILURE BY OPERATORS TO ORGANISE DRIVERS
  ACTIVITIES
• EXCESSIVE DAILY DRIVING BREAKING THE MAXIMUM
  DAILY LIMIT
• FAILURE TO USE TACHOGRAPH
• INADEQUATE REST AND BREAKS TIRED DRIVERS

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WHAT IS RSA DOING IN RELATION TO DRIVERS HOURS?

• HIGH VISIBLE ENFORCEMENT AND A COMMUNICATION
  CAMPAIGN
• UPSKILLING OF RSA ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
• LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
• OPERATOR RATING SYSTEM

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HOW IS ENFORCEMENT IMPLEMENTED?

• RSA TRANSPORT OFFICERS
• RSA VEHICLE INSPECTORS
• REPORTS FROM OTHER MEMBER STATES
• COMPLAINTS

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HOW IS ENFORCEMENT IMPLEMENTED?

• ROADSIDE LOCATIONS
• PREMISES INSPECTIONS
• GEOGRAPHIC SPREAD
• CONCERTED CHECKS WITH OTHER MEMBER STATES

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OPERATOR BENEFITS FROM EFFECTIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS

• Fewer avoidable collisions and other incidents
• More effective use of vehicles and improved fuel
  efficiency
• Less downtime for vehicles
• Lower insurance claims and premium
• Lower transport costs
• Improved public image
• Defence against prosecutions and litigation
  company and personal.
• Less Inconvenience
• Reduced production losses and delays

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CONCLUDING REMARKS

• IMPLEMENT ROAD SAFETY CONTROL SYSTEMS
• MONITOR VEHICLES AND DRIVERS
• SAFETY CULTURE
• TARGETED ENFORCEMENT STRATEGY

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CONCLUDING REMARKS

• EDUCATION AND ADVISORY INFORMATION
• COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TESTING REFORM PROGRAMME
• ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
• THE FUTURE

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