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Northern Ireland Road Safety Strategy 2002 – 2012
Progress Report - 31 December 2006 Final
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RSEOs continue to promote the
teaching resource, 'Stay Sharp',
aimed at, but not exclusively at, 11 DOE to consider the development of a discussion
to 15 year old boys. A Children's document on the perceived benefits (and disbenefits) of
Campaign developed and launched jay-walking to facilitate discussion. SREOs to consider
Initiate research on the nature of the child on 21 March 2005 with ongoing usefulness of PSNI's statistical report "Pedestrian
casualty problem and identify where greatest Carol media interventions throughout Casualties in NI 2001-2005' in identifying specific child
1.1 1 13 casualty reduction gains can be made. DOE Wilkinson High N/A 2006. pedestrian issues. ongoing Dec-07 a
Much of the delay in establishing a
CTC has been caused by data
protection issues relating to child
data which is necessary to establish
a control group for research
purposes. Advice provided by the
Departmental Solicitors' Office and
DHSS&PS indicates that it is
unlikely that child data held by the 4
Area Health Boards can be shared. DOE will write to DHSS&PS to request that they ascertain
We now intend to ascertain whether whether data held under the Notification of Births Act
data held under the Notification of 1907 and the Common Law Duty of Confidentiality
Births Act 1907 and the Common legislation provides for the sharing of information. DOE
Law Duty of Confidentiality has arranged to meet with CTC officials in May 2007 to
Establish a Children‟s Traffic Club for pre-school DOE & legislation provides for the sharing consider how GB public bodies have overcome data
1.2 2 14 children in 2002/03. DHSSPS Harry Green Medium of information. protection restrictions relating to research. May-07 Apr-08 a
Road safety policy documents have
Encourage and assist all schools to adopt and Carol been adopted in many schools but RSEOs continure to liaise with those schools which have
1.2 3 14 implement a specific road safety policy by 2003. DOE Wilkinson Medium not all. not yet adopted a road safety policy. Sep-07 Jun-08 a
RSEOs continue to target additional
support at schools with a significant
number of pupils from socially
disadvantaged households in an
effort to reduce child road
casualties. Following an evaluation
of the pilot scheme, involving 60
schools, the PCPST scheme was
Introduce practical child pedestrian safety Carol made permanent in 2006 and 75
1.2 4 14 training in 2002. DOE Wilkinson Med/High schools currently participate. Continue support for schools providing PCPST. Sep-07 Ongoing a
On-road training continues to be
promoted within schools and
Encourage more on-road cycling proficiency Carol teaching assistance provided where
1.2 5 14 training. DOE Wilkinson Low necessary. Ongoing. 30-Jun-07 Ongoing a
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56 schools from throughout NI
entered candidates for the GCSE
examination on the Motor Vehicle
and Road User Studies. It should be Each Road Safety Office to promote the timetabling of
Encourage more post primary schools to teach noted that not every school offering RTS with the view of increasing the number of post
road safety formally and offer GCSE Motor Carol this GCSE enters candidates each primary schools involved to 170 and to maintain the no.
1.2 6 14 Vehicle and Road User Studies. DOE Wilkinson Med/High year. offering GCSE to at least 70. Jun-07 Ongoing a
Children's Camapaign launched on
21 March 2005. Ongoing media In 2006/07 DOE will continue to explore media
Develop publicity initiatives to increase interventions planned throughout opportunities to increase children's road safety
1.2 7 14 children‟s road safety awareness. DOE Pauline Moore Medium 2006 and 2007. awareness using the Stop Look Listen Live campaign. Ongoing Ongoing a
Radio advert directed at drivers
'aired' at danger times ie 8.00am -
Target new publicity to influence drivers to take 9.00am and 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Further t.v. bursts of 'Stop Look Listen Campaign'
greater care near children and to encourage Further media interventions planned planned for the next financial years '06 & '07. Further
1.2 8 14 children to behave safely. DOE Pauline Moore Medium for 2006 & '07. radio bursts planned for '06,'07. Ongoing Ongoing a
The Resource Pack has now been First students due to graduate from Armagh College of
awarded a GNVQ qualification and FE and the Upper Bann Institute during 2007.
will be delivered by trained Road Programme due to be rolled out to further colleges in
Provide a teaching resource pack to every Policing Education officers and September 2007. PSNI hope to develop the content in
school with a Sixth Form and to Colleges of teachers. Peer influencing order to achieve a Level 2 or 3 accreditation with the
1.2 9 14 Further Education. PSNI G Doherty Medium programme completed in May 2006. intention of introducing the course to grammar schools. Sep-07 Ongoing a
1.School travel plans completed for All school travel plans completed and engineering
all pilot schools. Engineering measures implemented at remaining 3 schools.
measures completed at all schools.
2. 46 schools participating in SRS 2. SRS Accelerated 06/07 programme. Assess and
Accelerated programme in 2005/06 prioritise an additional 40 schools.
3. 2 no cluster schools to the Pilot 3. SRS Enhanced EQIA process completed and will
Consider introducing Safer Routes to Schools Schools are participating in the SRS inform development of SRS Enhanced scheme
1.3 10 15 projects. DRD B Moreland Medium Enhanced programme. assessment and priorisation system. Jan-07 Ongoing a
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Advise about safe non-car options for school Review of Travelwise, Best Foot
travel through the delivery of an education and Forward for Schoools Initiative Best Foot Forward roll-out to further 30 schools
1.3 11 15 awareness programme. DRD B Moreland Medium completed in December 04 underway. Apr-07 Ongoing a
Introduce traffic-calming measures and provide
improved access and bus loading and unloading Engineering measures completed at School Safety Zone engineering measures to be
1.3 12 15 facilities. DRD B Moreland Medium all pilot SRS schools. implemented at remaining 3 pilot sites. Jan-07 Ongoing a
In accordance with principles of
Child Road Safety Audit, Roads
Service, in conjunction with other Road Service will continue to monitor further Department
statutory agencies, has considered of Transport (GB) developments in relation to Child Road
child casualty causation factors and Safety Audits. In the meantime Roads Service continues
identified a range of measures to to develop and implement policies directed at children,
help meet child injury reduction such as Safer Routes to Schools and traffic calming in
1.3 13 15 Adopt the concept of Child Road Safety Audits. DRD Bert Bailie Medium targets. residential areas. Ongoing Ongoing a
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The Westwinds Walking Bus in the
South Eastern Education and
Library Board area operates
morning only. Walking Buses have Road Safety Education Officers will continue to promote
Extend the Walking Bus pilot to schools in each Carol been ruled out in the Southern, this initiative in all Board areas but ulimately it is down to
1.3 14 15 ELB, in 2002. DOE Wilkinson Low Western and North Eastern areas. the willingness of parents to operate the bus. Ongoing Ongoing a
Details of child casualties by road
user class, severity of injury and
whether a school pupil can be
provided on an annual basis by
PSNI to help inform next steps.
During 2006 there were 2 children
killed, 19 seriously injured and a
Enhance the statistical information provided to further 143 who sustained slight Statistical information provided by PSNI will continue to
DOE relating to road casualties involving injuries as a result of collisions on inform in iatives aimed at improving the safety of all child
1.3 15 16 children travelling to and from school. PSNI G Doherty Medium the journey from/to school. road users. Ongoing Ongoing a
DOE published an economic
appraisal of the Committee's four
key recommendations on 5
September 2006, along with a report
detailing progress on all 28
recommendations.
On the same day the then
Children's Minister announced a £37
million investment in the following
new school bus measures: - the
abolition of the practice of 3 children
sharing a 2-person seat by the end DOE, DRD and DE will continue to work in partnership to
of teh 2006/07 school year; the implement the measures set out in the 5 September
introduction of new high visability announcement. It is expected taht all will be complete by
signs and light son school buses to April 2009. DOE will publish guidelines on the exceptional
Carry out a regulatory impact assessment and a be fully implemented by April 2009; use of '3 for 2' and standing by Setember 2007and
review of the costs and benefits of implementing and further progress on the fitting of introduce regulations to require the use of new signage
1.4 16 16 School Transport Inquiry recommendations. DOE S Dolan Low/Med seat belts on school buses. and lighting on school buses by June 2008. Sep-07 Apr-09 a
A radio message entitled 'Weekday
Drive Time' has been developed to
alert drivers to the dangers to the
dangers of children boarding and
Raising awareness of the need for greater alighting buses and will normally be
caution while overtaking buses where children aired between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Continue to broadcast interventaion radio ad throughout
1.4 17 17 are boarding or alighting. DOE P Moore Low/Med suitable times throughout the year. 2006 & 2007. Ongoing Ongoing a
School Bus leaflets provided to all
relevant children and the dangers of
Develop awareness of the dangers encountered Carol alighting school buses featured in
1.4 18 17 travelling to and from school. DOE Wilkinson Medium teaching aid calendar annually. Continue to provide leaflet to all relevant children. Ongoing Ongoing a
Consult STAG on implications of linking certain STAG updated on progress on
safety measures with the Safer Routes to Travelwise Schools activities.
1.4 19 17 Schools programme. DRD B Moreland Low/Med Meetings held quarterly. Continue to provide all relevant information to STAG. Ongoing Ongoing a
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NE & SE Boards - mobile phone for
all bus drivers, S Board - mobile
phone for all drivers of Special
Education buses, and W Board has
Introduce improved means of communication for provided mobile phones to selected Belfast Board to provide mobile phones for all drivers.
1.4 20 17 bus and taxi drivers. DE H Green Low drivers. Others to maintain provision of mobile phones. Ongoing Ongoing a
Develop codes of conduct for all parties involved Carol All Boards have provided a Code of
1.4 21 17 in home to school transport. DE Wilkinson Low/Med Practice Manual for all drivers. New drivers to be issued with a manual. Ongoing Ongoing a
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Each Board has developed a policy
for dealing with such issues and all
new medium and large ELB buses
Develop action plan for dealing with vandalism, Carol have CCTV fitted or provision made
1.4 22 17 bullying and misbehaviour on buses. DE Wilkinson Low should fitting be required. Continue to implement policy. Ongoing Ongoing a
The need to ensure children are appropriately restrained
Guidance placed on website and when travelling in cars will continue to be highlighted from
Increase awareness among parents and drivers leaflets distributed to schools, health time to time in Seatbelts Campaigns and through advice
of the need to ensure children are appropriately Carol centres and libraries etc. Campaign provided at 'Parentcraft' classes and shopping centre
1.5 23 18 restrained when travelling in cars. DOE Wilkinson High N/A reinforced by DOE and PSNI events. Ongoing Ongoing a
Seat belts leaflet provided to usual
outlets and advice provided on
request. Practical instruction no
Provide advice and information on the correct Carol longer provided as a matter of
1.5 24 18 fitting of child safety restraints. DOE Wilkinson Low course. Advice provided on request. Ongoing Ongoing a
A further t.v. burst of current
campaign took place during April
2006. A new publicity campaign
Continue education and publicity campaigns launched on 3 October 2006 to Current campaign will run again in September to coincide
aimed at increasing seat belt wearing and target parents of young children and with return of schools. Annual Seatbelt Surveys will
1.5 25 18 monitor the effect of these activities. DOE P Moore High PSNI young adults. continue. Ongoing Ongoing a
During 2006 784 individuals were
detected for allowing a child under PSNI and DOE are making preparations for the
PSNI will seek to raise the level of seat belt the age 14 to travel unrestrained introduction of the EEC Directive regarding child
wearing through increased education and which is a reduction of 130 for the restraints and in consultation with DOE and advertising
1.5 26 18 enforcement. PSNI Bill Brown High PSNI same period in the previous year. agency agree a PR strategy. Feb-07 Ongoing a
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SAFETY FOR PEDESTRANS AND OTHER VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
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Campaign was launched on 13
Launch a pedestrian safety publicity campaign November 2002. It aired in January Ongoing media interventions scheduled for remainder of
2.2 27 21 in autumn 2002. DOE P Moore High N/A 2006. 06/07. Ongoing Ongoing a
Carry out analyses of where and when PSNI/ No Action. Pedestrian alcohol and Group members to consider data and make proposals for
2.2 28 21 pedestrian alcohol and drug casualties occur. DOE N Fisher Medium CSRB drug casualty data provided. appropriate remedial action. Ongoing Ongoing b
Range of pedestrian measures
implemented within each financial
Improve road safety for pedestrians through year under Roads Service LTSM Review of Pedestrian Crossing Criteria started January
measures set out in the Regional Transport program, including additional 2006. It is anticipated that this review will be completed
2.2 29 22 Programme. DRD Bert Bailie Medium controlled crossings. and published in March 2007. Mar-07 Ongoing a
Walking Action Plan Review commenced Jan 2006 to
Walking Action Plan published in evaluate progress. This review is ongoing within Roads
2.2 30 22 Publish a walking strategy in 2002. DRD Bert Bailie Low 2004. Service Divisions. Jun-07 Dec-07 a
The puffin Good Practice Guide was
jointly launched by the Department
Introduce Puffin crossings and extend the use of for Transport and the County Road Service Divisions can now apply to install puffin
Toucan and other controlled pedestrian Surveyors Society on 21 September crossings on a site specific basis. There have been no
2.2 31 22 crossings. DRD Bert Bailie Low 2006 applications to date. Ongoing Ongoing b
Implement measures at targeted new locations during
Programmes include provision of financial year. DRD Core publication of Accessible
Provide facilities at signalised junctions and tactile paving and rotating cones Transport Strategy. Roads Service continues to have a
pedestrian crossing places to cater for the devices at traffic signal installations programme to upgrade all junctions with pedestrian
2.2 32 22 needs of blind and visually impaired people. DRD Bert Bailie Low within each financial year. crossing facilities. Ongoing Ongoing a
Successful ADSHELL and interior
Continue to develop and provide an effective bus advertising campaign in areas
education and intervention strategy for identified as having a high potential Include pedestrian safety in forthcoming programme and
2.2 33 22 pedestrians. PSNI G Doherty Medium for pedestrian collisions. discuss PR strategy with DOE and advertising agency. Feb-07 Ongoing a
Educate pedestrians about the dangers of
2.2 34 22 walking on the carriageway. PSNI G Doherty Medium As Action measure 33. As above. Feb-07 Ongoing a
Publicity campaign launched in June
2001. The seat belt campaign
'Damage' aired in January 2006.
The publicity campaign has been
complimented by two new adverts
targeting parents and young adults
which were launched on 3 October
2006. Tracking research into the
effectiveness of the campaign
shows that 6 out of 10 parents
reported a behaviour change
following its introduction and that
over half of the 16-34s surveyed
reported a behaviour change
Continue the seat belts campaign launched in following the introduction of the New seat belt campaign will be aired again in July and
2.3 35 22 June 2001. DOE P Moore High PSNI campaign. September 2007. Ongoing Ongoing a
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Require the fitting of seat belts on all new
HGVs, coaches, minibuses and other non-urban
2.3 36 22 buses. DOE Completed. a
During 1996, 17876 individuals were
detected for seatbelt offences in
Continue to issue Fixed Penalty Notices comparison to 19119 for the same Include seatbelt enforcement/education in forthcoming
supplemented by education to increase the level period in the previous year. This is programme and discuss PR strategy with DOE and PR
2.3 37 23 of seat belt wearing. PSNI Bill Brown High an increase of 1243. company. Ongoing Ongoing a
Introduce arrangements for cycle training for Carol Arrangements in place to meet Continue to consider all requests for training and provide
2.4 38 23 adults where there is a demand. DOE Wilkinson Low demand. where possible. Ongoing Ongoing b
Range of engineering measures
continues to be implemented eg as Range of cycle measures to be provided at new locations
a result of ongoing LTSM as part of the LTSM programs. Additional Cycle Forums
programmes. Additional local cycle being established. NI cycle forum continues to meet 3
Forums have been established. A times per year. Draft Sub-Regional Transport Plan to be
Develop and introduce further measures to new cycling website: CyclingNI.com published in March 2006. Final document expected to be
2.4 39 23 increase cycle usage and increase safety. DRD Bert Bailie Low has been launched. published in June 2007 Ongoing Ongoing a
Continue to develop and provide an effective Advertising programme carried on
education and intervention strategy for 81 Belfast bus rears between the 6 Consult with representatives of the cycling fraternity and
2.4 40 23 vulnerable cyclists. PSNI G Doherty Medium DOE and 13 March 2006 inclusive. include in forthcoming programme. Feb-07 Ongoing a
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Motorcyclists' safety publicity
campaign, in association with Publicity campaign will continue for the foreseeable
PSNI's Operation Bikesafe, future. Intervention radio biking messages will
Encourage motorcyclists to ride safely and other launched at NW 200 on 6 May complement tv bursts. Continue to research
drivers to be aware of motorcyclists and their 2003. The campaign ran in May effectiveness of the current campaign to measure
2.5 41 24 vulnerability. DOE Pauline Moore High PSNI 2006 and again in August 2006. awareness and stated attitudinal changes and behaviour. Ongoing Ongoing a
Arrangements in place to meet
demand for instructor training and
assessments. In 2005 ,33 AMIs
were trained and assessed and 13
Offer training and assessment to motorcycle existing AMIs reassessed. In 2006,
instructors, maintain a voluntary register of the figures were 20 and 6
2.5 42 24 instructors and promote rider training. DOE H Green Medium respectively. To meet demand for AMI training and assessment. Ongoing Ongoing a
DVTA has included in its 2005/2006
Review voluntary training arrangements and business plan an objective to bring
consider introducing Compulsory Basic forward proposals by 31 March 2007
2.5 43 24 Motorcyclist Training (CBT). DOE H Green Medium for the introduction of CBT. Await DVTA proposals Mar-07 Dec-08 b
This will now be considered in the context of the
Monitor EU consideration of arrangements for introduction of CBT, the proposed review by DfTof the
accelerated access and direct access to direct access scheme and the implications of the 3rd EC
2.5 44 24 motorcycles. DOE D Armstrong Low DVTA This has been kept under review. Driving Licence Directive. Mar-07 Ongoing b
Require all drivers wishing to obtain a
motorcycle licence to pass the motorcycle theory Complete - applicable from 1 April
2.5 45 24 test before the practical motorcycle test is taken. DOE D Armstrong Low 2003. b
The EU commission extended the
implementation date to 2008.
However, DVTA is considering the Motorcycle manouver test facilities are being constructed
Seek to introduce changes to the motorcycle benefits of proceeding with an in the first of 7 DVTA Centres. The roll-out is expected to
2.5 46 24 test in the area of special manoeuvres by 2005. DOE D Armstrong Low earlier implementation date. be complete by March 2007. Mar-07 Mar-07 b
Bring forward proposals during 2002 for
regulations to require all drivers/riders wishing to
obtain a driving licence in Category B1
(tricycle/quadricycle) to pass a test in that Complete - applicable from 1 April
2.5 47 24 category. DOE D Armstrong Low 2003. b
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Bikesafe was the recipient of the
Irish Racer "Safety Award" in
January 2006 and acknowledges
the Initiative Contributions Award of
Saving Lives. During 612
individuals applied to participate in
the Bikesafe programme in
comparison to 555 during for the
same perod in 2005. A total of Continue to attend shows, advertise in motorcycle
Increase awareness of the „Operation Bikesafe‟ 547assessments were undertaken magazines and use the North West 200 as a means of
2.5 48 24 days. PSNI Bill Brown High during 2006. highlighting the benefits of the Bikesafe programme. Ongoing Ongoing a
Endeavour to meet the increasing demand from Recently published survey indicates
motorcyclists to participate in „Operation that the Bikesafe format is very
2.5 49 24 Bikesafe‟. PSNI Bill Brown High successful. Continue to promote Operation Bikesafe. Ongoing Ongoing a
Analyse data from collision reports to establish
the extent and nature of horse-related collisions
2.6 50 25 to inform future policy. DOE & PSNI Bill Brown Low Completed June 2003 No further action required a
GB Consultation has not given any
clear lead in relation to development
of Driver Training and Testing.
Department is now considering NI
options on the way forward including
aspects of improved graduated
licensing. Both short and long term
measures are being considered and
an internal discussion paper to help
Raise drivers‟ awareness of vulnerable road inform the way forward was issued
2.6 51 25 users through better training and testing. DOE D Armstrong Med in August 2006. Decision on the way forward for short-term measures. Jul-05 b
Horse Safety booklet published July
Provide advice to motorists and to horse or pony 2004, distributed to libraries and
riders on how to improve the safety of riders Carol health centres and available through
2.6 52 25 when using the public roads. DOE Wilkinson Low RSEOs. Maintain availability Ongoing Ongoing b
Alert drivers to the need to drive carefully when
sharing the use of a road with a horse or pony Carol
2.6 53 25 rider. DOE Wilkinson Low As above. As above Ongoing Ongoing a
Horse safety booklet published in
Consider what more could be done to improve Carol July 2004 and horse safety topics Include horse safety annually in teaching aid calendar
2.6 54 25 the safety of horse riders. DOE Wilkinson Low included in teaching aid calendar . and maintain availability of booklet. Ongoing Ongoing b
DfT review predicted a reduction in
the rate of collisions for older drivers
but the reduction was likely to be
less marked for those over 80 years
of age. Reasons for the decline in
the standard of driving among older
drivers were provided and
suggestions for reducing on-road DOE, Roads Service and PSNI to consider the research
Assess outcome of the DfT review on older DRD risk and discomfort for older drivers findings and identify remedial action, if appropriate, to
2.7 55 26 drivers in GB and progress proposals in NI. DOE Low PSNI were made. help address the problem. Aug-06 Apr-05 b
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Successful ADSHELL and bus
Continue to develop and provide an effective advertising campaign. High level of
education and intervention strategy for older interest in programme delivered in Consider appropriate means of encouraging better road
drivers who may have particular difficulties and association with RSC particularly in user behaviour amongst older people in association with
2.7 56 26 requirements. PSNI Bill Brown High the Belfast area. RSC and Lyle Bailie. Sep-06 On going a
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DVTA working with DSA on developing new filming
Work with the DSA in Great Britain, on the equipment. Hazard perception filming to commence in
development of a screen-based hazard Completed. In place since January the new year. The updating of film clips will continue to
3.1 57 32 perception test. DOE Trevor Hassin 2003 be ongoing. Ongoing Ongoing b
First phase is complete. Work
completed on first off-road (i) April
motorcycle manoeuvre site 2008
(Omagh). Work on the remaining (ii)
sites has been postponed due to 2010
potential building work required for under
exhaust emission testing which The Commission has put back the implementation date in the
Seek to implement the provisions of the Second could impact on current site layouts. relation to motorcycle manoeuvres to 2008 and DSA is terms of
European Commission Directive on Driving Due to this the 2007 target date has working to that timetable. DTVA hope to implement this the
3.1 58 32 Licences between 2003 to 2012. DVTA Trevor Hassin Low RSVSD been revised to April 2008. aspect before that date, possibly in April 2008. Apr-08 directive c
Powers to reintroduce a taxi driving
test were included in the draft Taxis
(NI) Order consulted on August-
November 2006 (see Action Consultation document due to be issued in early 2007.
Measure 68). Three consultation forums will be held in Londonderry,
DVTA carried out a number of pre Belfast and Newry in April 2007. Feedback from these
Consider reintroducing the PSV driving test for consultation seminars in Belfast, forums will be feed into the responses from the
3.1 59 32 taxi drivers. DOE Adele Watters Medium DVTA Londonderry and Bangor. consultation paper. Apr-07 b
DVOPB in policy lead but will
involve RTLB in primary legislation.
Further action postponed in late
2001 pending the outcome of a DFT
consultation on driver training and
testing in GB.
However, given the slow progress in
GB, it was decided in January 2004
that the Department could not justify
delay in progressing the matter any
longer. The scheme is now being
considered as part of a wider review
of driver training and testing in NI.
Both short and long-term measures
Complete a review of the R driver scheme by DfT are being considered and an
2003, and introduce any changes decided after Donald DVTA internal discussion paper on the way Summer
3.1 60 32 consultation. DOE Armstrong Medium PSNI forward was issued in August 2006. Decision on the way forward for short-term measures. 2007 b
DfT See 60 above. Minister has
Progress legislation, to remove the 45mph Donald DVTA reversed previous approval to
3.1 61 32 speed restriction for learner drivers. DOE / RSD Armstrong Medium PSNI remove. See 60. b
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Review is complete.
New powers will be contained in the
forthcoming Road Traffic (Northern
Ireland) Order which was laid before
Parliament on 19 December 2006 Display of ADI/PDI licence and new appeals provisions
Take forward recommendations arising from the PSNI and is expected to be made by 2007/2008. Priority of remaining measures to be taken
3.1 62 32 ADI Review. DOE / DVTA Deirdre Walsh Low/Med RSD March 2007. forward to be agreed between DVA Board and Minister. b
BETTER DRIVER TRAINING, TESTING AND LICENSING
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Provisions made in GB with Royal
Assent of Crime (International Co-
operation) Bill on 30 October 2003.
Reciprocated in NI with negative
resolution of The Road Traffic
(Driving Disqualifications)(NI) Order
2003 on 13 November 2003.
Progress legislative proposals for mutual DfT Commencement Order made,
recognition of driving disqualifications, between John DVLNI bringing provisions into operation
3.2 63 34 NI and GB. DOE McMullan High DVLA from 11 October 2004. Achieved. b
As above, for NI/GB licence holders.
In the case of non-UK community
licence holders, the necessary
provisions are included in the April
Department‟s proposed Road Traffic 2007 –
(NI) Order which was laid before Achieved Making
Parliament on 19 December 2006 of
Progress legislative proposals to extend the John DVLNI and is expected to be made by legislati
3.2 64 34 scope of the NI and GB fixed penalty systems. DOE McMullan High DVLA March 2007. Completion of parliamentary process for legislation. Mar-07 on b
Aggregation of penalty points
between GB and NI is being dealt
with in the longer term and was not
part of the Road Traffic (Driving
Disqualifications) Order 2003. A
working group has been set up to
take the matter forward and is
considering the key issues involved.
Regarding mutual recognition of
driving offences between UK and
IRL at the February 2006 BIC
Ministerial meeting Dr Ladyman and
his Irish counterpart agreed that
their respective officials would
prepare and submit to both
Governments terms of reference for
a report on the practical feasibility of
co-operation between UK and IRL
on the lesser road traffic
infringements which fall short of Early
disqualification. TOR were part of
subsequently agreed by UK and IRL 2008 –
Ministers in Summer 2006. The work public
is being taken forward using DfT‟s in- announc
house consultancy service and the e ment
DfT feasibility study will also cover on the
ROI aggregation of penalty points findings
Explore the scope for mutual recognition of PSNI between NI and GB. An initial of the
penalty point endorsements between GB and NI Donald DVLNI scoping exercise was completed in Consultant to report back to a Steering Group of NI, GB Summer feasibilit
3.2 65 35 and between NI and the Republic of Ireland. DOE Armstrong High DVTA December 2006. and IRL officials. 2007 y study a
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The measures recommended by
consultants following project,
completed in March 2004, were
considered by Directors of Vehicles
and Drivers Divisions. An action
plan was presented to the Chief
Executive which identified “quick
wins” for immediate action and
those recommendations which
because of the expense and the DLD management has met with Agency Corporate
anticipated merge with the DVLA Services and has agreed to jointly resource an action and
Develop an action plan to improve the accuracy Colin database, were considered not to be implementation based on the DVLA approach. The
3.2 66 35 of the driver database in 2002. DOE Campbell Low cost effective. appropriate officers are to be identified in the near future Jun-07 a
Monitor developments in relation to the
enforcement of financial penalties across EU Donald Relevant contacts have been made
3.2 67 35 Member States. DOE Armstrong Low and the position is being monitored Continue to monitor. c
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In February 2006, Ministerial
approval was obtained to a proposal
to bring forward a new Order in
Council which will give effect to the
final policy proposals for
establishing a new framework for
taxi regulation. Proposals for
inclusion in the draft Order in
Council – the Taxis (NI) Order 2007
took into account responses to the
public consultation in 2005 on
proposals for reform of taxi
regulation resulting from the taxi
review carried out by the
Department. Measures in the reform
package included proposals that all
taxi businesses should be licensed,
a specific taxi driving test be re-
introduced, to control the maximum
fares taxis can charge, ensure that
clear information about fares is
made available in all taxis and
private hire vehicles and to increase
the availability of taxis accessible to
older people and people with Spring
RSD disabilities. Consultation on the draft 2007 –
Carry out a review of the regulation of the taxi DVTA Order took place between August The draft Order is expected to be laid at Westminster making of
3.2 68 35 industry. DOE / RTRB Adele Watters Low DVLNI and November 2006. early in 2007 Order a
Consultation document was issued
on 1 June 2004 and responses
received were positive. The
necessary legislative provisions are
to be taken forward in the Road
Traffic (NI) Order which was laid 01/03/200
Liaise with NIO on the introduction of legislative before Parliament on 19 December After the Road Traffic (NI) Order comes into effect the 7 Making
proposals to provide PSNI access to DVLNI Colin PSNI 2006 and is expected to be made by relevant subordinate legislation relating to PSNI access of primary
3.2 69 35 driver records. DOE Campbell Medium NIO March 2007. will be prepared. legislation Mar-07 b
With effect from 1 April 2004, this is
being measured on a monthly basis.
Number of detections for driving
Prosecute motorists detected driving without a whilst disqualified during the period
3.2 70 35 licence or driving whilst disqualified. PSNI Brian Kee Low Jan. to December 2006 - 1355 Continue to measure on monthly basis. Ongoing Ongoing b
Pursue the introduction, in Northern Ireland, of a Power for arrest for Driving whilst
power of arrest for driving whilst disqualified, as Disqualified introduced on 14 July
3.2 71 35 in Great Britain. PSNI Low 2004. Completed b
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GB have planned a number of post
test driver training, which include:
Novice plates (P Plates) - no
movement on this, waiting on results
of consultations. Advanced Driving -
DSA have accredited RoSPA and
IAM advanced driving test to a
recognised standard and where
possible will promote these
organisations. DVTA have no plans
to follow this line at this time.
The older driver -DSA will provide DSA have held and are planning to hold more workshops
more information and advice, and covering New Qualified Drivers, Pre-driver Education,
Monitor developments in GB on post-test driver encourage refresher courses for Learner Driver, Instructor Trainers, Older Drivers, Work
training with a view to introduction in Northern older drivers. Will be issuing a Related Road Safety and Driver Re-training and Re-
3.3 72 36 Ireland. DOE Low revised version of an advice leaflet. testing. DVTA will be represented at these workshops. 10/9/2008 b
UK consultation paper issued, the Bus
findings of which have shaped the drivers
way forward on the introduction of
the compulsory training directive 10/9/2009
(CTD). DVTA are working closely It was decided that due to the possibility of further LGV
with DSA on a number of related slippage, in relation to having NI legislation in place, that drivers
Examine how best to implement, draft European workshops aimed at introducing a a UK wide approach to the legislation should be sought.
proposals aimed at improving lorry and bus UK wide approach to the This was agreed and UK legislation is due to be made in Septembe
3.3 73 36 drivers skills. DOE Trevor Hassin Medium introduction of CTD. early 2007. r 2006 b
DOE is unable at present to
introduce DICs pending enabling
primary legislation expected in July
2007. In view of the need for
subordinate legislation, it is unlikely
that DOE could offer DICs prior to
September 2007. However, PSNI
have, following a tender process,
awarded a contract to „Driving
Services‟ who will provide driver re-
training to motorists detected driving
carelessly, as an alternative to
Make arrangements for the introduction of Driver prosecution. This is regarded by
3.3 74 36 Improvement Courses (DICs). DOE & PSNI Brian Kee Medium PSNI as an interim measure. PSNI and DOE to meet and agree a way forward. Aug-07 Aug-07 b
PSNI has now secured full co-
operation from the PPS to make
referrals.
During the period Jan. to Dec 2006
a total of 108 motorists were
referred to the DIS,
69 successfully completed the
When legislation is in place, refer motorists who course with a further 20 who refused
meet the relevant criteria to a driver the offer and whose cases reverted PSNI to monitor referrals and up-take of places on this
3.3 75 36 improvement course. PSNI Brian Kee Low to prosecution. course. Ongoing b
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HSENI has confirmed that HSE
legislation in NI mirrors that of GB.
The GB proposals on work related
road safety have now been
translated into "Driving at Work"
guidelines agreed between DfT and
HSE in GB and are available from
the HSE's website at
www.hse.gov.uk. In December 2003
and June 2005, DOE chaired a
Work Related Road Safety Seminar
in Belfast to inform employers of
their road safety responsibilities.
DOE has agreed that work related RSB and H&SAB officials will consider RoSPA advice &
road safety of its employees should amend as necessary the draft policy with a view to having
be included within its health and it agreed by the Departmental Board and circulated to Policy -
safety policy and a draft policy other Departments. Sept.
based on DfT policy has been 2007
Consult the HSENI on the implications of GB HSENI prepared by RSB & H&SAB and Following policy agreement RSB will assist H&SAB to Guidelines
3.4 76 37 proposals on work-related road safety. DOE Harry Green High PSNI forwarded to RoSPA for advice. draft guidelines for managers. Jan. 2008 2008 b
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Cooperation and Working Together
(CAWT) has produced a series of
Reports on road traffic collisions
occuring both North and South of
the border during the period 1998 -
2004 as part of their Steering to
Safety project. CAWT is a cross
border body formed in 1992
involving the Health and Social The 'Steering to Safety' project manager is providing a
Services boards covering each side number of presentations to road safety stakeholders on
of the border. An objective of the both sides of the border of the findings of this project with
project was to research the attitudes a view to: (1) develop a range of initiatives focussing on
and behavious of the CAWT identified target groups across a range of appropriate
population (over one million people) settings; (2) lobby and advocate for changes at socio-
Commission research into the factors in relation to road safety. These political levels to create a culture and environment which
contributing to collisions in border and rural reports can be found at will contribute to a reduction in RTCs. The findings of this
4.1 77 42 areas, and develop proposals. DOE Harry Green Low www.CAWT.com project will be discussed at the next RSRG meeting. Jun-07 b
A Speed Management Workshop
was held in Templepatrick on 6th
April 2005. The main issues were
noted with a view to developing an
overall review of speed
management policy in NI. Road
Service Transportation and
Engineering Policy Unit (TEPU) is
leading this review in partnership
with DOE Road Safety Branch and
Examine the application to the roads of NI of the PSNI. See update below in relation See update below in relation to Action Measure number Autumn Spring
4.1 78 42 outcome of the DfT studies, when known. DRD Bert Bailie Low/Med to action measure number 79. 79 07 08 c
The Department for Transport (DfT)
update of its speed management
strategy, Circular 01/2006 'the
Setting of Local Speed Limits', was
published in August 2006. This
document provides guidance for
Local Authorities in GB when
determining appropriate speed limits
on local roads. Roads Service was
represented on the Working Group
that produced this important policy
document. Roads Service initiated a
review of the policy for the setting of
speed limits in NI by holding a
workshop on 6 April 2005, with PSNI Roads Service is currently assessing the applicability of
and DOE, to identify the key issues these guidelines to see how they might be applied in
here. These guidelines are to be Northern Ireland. A further workshop of key stakeholders
used for the assessing and setting will be held in April 2007 to discuss the proposals and to
of all local speed limits on single consider other local issues that may be included in the
and dual carriageway roads in both revised policy. It is proposed that Minsterial approval to
urban and rural areas in GB consult will be sought in September 2007, with
Examine the feasibility of introducing lower whenever the default national speed publication of the final document following in Spring Autumn Spring
4.1 79 42 speed limits. DRD G. McClelland High limit is deemed unsuitable. 2008. 07 08
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PSNI has deployed four fixed site
safety cameras on Springfield Road,
Antrim Road, Upper Newtownards
Road and Saintfield Road, Belfast.
There are also eight mobile safety
camera vehicles operating
throughout Northern Ireland. Also,
each of PSNI's 29 District Command
Units utilise hand held speed
detection equipment. On 7 August
2006 a SPECS average speed over
distance camera was introduced at
Newry. A series of cameras linked
to Automatic Number Plate The introduction of a further SPECs system on the A2 is
Recognition technology allows currently in the planning stage. A new SPECS 3 wireless
vehicles average speed to be system is being installed on the A20 near Newtownards
monitored over a longer stretch of for operational testing on behalf of the Home Office. Red
Maximise the potential use of developing Greg road thereby securing compliance light running cameras are proposed to be installed at 5
4.1 80 42 technology to reduce excessive speed. DRD & PSNI McClelland High PSNI with the speed limit. sites within Belfast. Mar-07 Ongoing a
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Road Policing Strategy now
4.1 81 42 Publish a Road Policing Strategy in 2002. PSNI Bill Brown High published. Completed May-04 Nov-04 a
During the period 2006 the Police
Service detected: 25,591 motorists
driving substantially in excess of the
speed limit (compared to 24,882 in
2005); 8,455 motorists were
detected for Careless/Dangerous
Driving (compared to 7,494 in
2005); 17,876
motorists/passengers were either
prosecuted or received a fixed
penalty notice for Non-Wearing of
Seatbelts (compared to 19,119 in
2005); and 5,152 motorists were
detected for drink/drugs driving
(compared to 5,152 in 2005).
During the 2006/07 season the
Roadsafe Roadshow was delivered
in Enniskillen, Omagh, Maghera,
Larne, Belfast (Waterfront Hall),
Craigavon, Lisburn, Ballynahinch,
Banbridge, Bangor and
Londonderry. Each show was
attended by between 500 and 1,000
young people. The final show in
Derry was also attended by almost PSNI will contiune with robust enforcement action against
Continue to target education and enforcement 1,000 young people from Co. the main causes of death and serious injury on our roads.
activity at the principal causes of road traffic Donegal and a colleague from An Further Roadsafe Roadshows are planned for the
4.1 82 42 collisions. PSNI Bill Brown High Garda Siochana participated in the 2006/07 season. Ongoing Ongoing a
PSNI continue to participate in
European-wide operations aimed at
making all roads throughout the EU
safer and is represented on the
TISPOL European Seabelt Working
Group. A PSNI representative A PSNI representative will continue to attend TISPOL
attended the TISPOL UK delegates meetings and Seminars. During 2007 a PSNI road
Continue to develop liaison with police services meeting in London in July 2006 and policing officer of Inspector rank will undertake a two
throughout Europe to identify and share good theTISPOL European Seminar in month secondment to An Garda Siochana to examine
4.1 83 42 practice. PSNI Medium October 2006. good practice in road policing in the Republic of Ireland. Oct-06 Ongoing a
Request the NIO to pursue the introduction of a Completed - safety camera scheme
4.2 84 43 safety camera scheme for Northern Ireland. DOE Brian Moore High introduced on 1st July 2003. Completed Ongoing a
Safety Camera Scheme
Partnership, Project Board, and
Project Teamall established. During
2006 3,050 motorists were detected
driving substantially in excess of the
speed limit by fixed site cameras.
This compares to 3,601 motorists
being detected by fixed site
Implement and manage a safety camera pilot cameras during the same period in
4.2 85 43 scheme in Northern Ireland. PSNI Bill Brown High 2005. Ongoing. Ongoing b
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If pilot scheme is successful, seek legislation to Article 20 of the Criminal Justice (NI) 19th
introduce a formal safety camera scheme in Order 2005 came into effect on 19th August
4.2 86 43 Northern Ireland. PSNI Bill Brown High August 2005. Completed Sep-05 2005 b
The Police Service‟s Central
Statistics Unit monitors this on an
ongoing basis. Speed cameras,
both fixed and mobile, are targeted
on roads with a history of injury road
traffic collisions and an identified
speeding problem. Other speed
detection equipment available to
PSNI, including hand held laser,
hand held radar, VASCAR and
certified calibrated speedometers. PSNI Central Statistics Unit and Road Policing
These devices are also targeted on Development branch continue to monitor road traffic
Identify locations where the community is the above roads, but also on other collision and casualty information. Education and
exposed to a high incidence of speed related roads in response to community enforcement activity is then targetted at identified
4.2 87 43 collisions and casualties. PSNI Bill Brown High complaints and concerns. problem roads and areas. Ongoing Ongoing a
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Target speed detection equipment, including
mobile and fixed site cameras, as appropriate, Completed - being delivered via the
4.2 88 43 at these locations. PSNI Bill Brown High safety camera scheme. Completed. Ongoing b
During 2006 a digital SPECs 3
system was installed on the A20
Kempestones Road, Newtownards,
with a view to conducting
operational testing of this new
advanced average speed over
distance speed camera, on behalf of
the ACPO Road Policing PSNI will test the SPECS 3 System on the A20
Enforcement Technology Kempestones Road between Newtownards and
Test digital speed and red light cameras in NI committee, as part of the Home Dundonald in 2007 when given the go-ahead to do so by
4.2 89 43 for achieving the necessary type approvals. PSNI Bill Brown High Office Type Approval process. the Home Office Scientific Development Branch. Ongoing Ongoing a
The PSNI has purchased fixed site digital red light
PSNI has deployed digital fixed site running cameras for deployment in the next 6 months at
Introduce digital cameras more widely, when speed cameras in Belfast and junctions with a history of injury RTC's due to red light
4.2 90 43 type approvals are in place. PSNI Bill Brown High around Newry. running. Jun-07 Ongoing b
During the 2005/06 financial year
Roads Service invested £3.1 million
in traffic calming measures on 284
streets. With less money available
for 2006/07, an initial budget of
£2.18 million has been allocated for
treating approx. 180 streets with
traffic calming measures.
A total of 49 residential areas have Studies into the effectiveness of the aforementioned
a traffic calming measures installed advisory 20 mph zones has commenced. At 14 of the
along with mandatory 20 mph speed total 48 zones, there have been 88 fewer collisions
limits and further opportunities to involving an injury, which equates to a 32% reduction
Continue to give a high priority to the introduce traffic calming and before introduction of the 20 mph zones. When all sites
introduction of traffic calming and advisory 20- Greg mandatory 20 mph zones are have been assessed individually an overall evaluation will Autumn
4.3 91 44 mph zones. DRD McClelland High continually sought. be undertaken. 2007 Ongoing a
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The DfT announced that it would be
introducing road safety
demonstration schemes on mixed Roads Service will monitor the outcomes from the
priority routes in 10 areas of projects to determine their appropriateness to roads in
England. These projects will attempt Northern Ireland. As these schemes have yet to be
to show how some main urban operational long enough to be assessed, it is too early to
roads can be made safer and more report on progress. Roads Service will follow this up with
pleasant for all road users without DFT and report back in due course. In the meantime
Monitor the effectiveness of urban speed causing major disruption to traffic. Roads Service continues to maintain contacts with DFT,
management studies in GB and apply Greg Construction of all schemes are HA, CSS etc as it endeavours to keep fully abreast with
4.3 92 44 appropriate good practice in NI. DRD McClelland High either completed or underway. existing, new and innovative ways to manage speed. Dec-07 Ongoing b
On hold pending the outcome of
studies and further pilots in GB.
Evaluate the results of a pilot home zone It is unlikely any further Home Zone
scheme in Belfast before considering expansion Schemes will be introduced in
4.4 93 45 of the concept to other parts of NI. DRD & DSD Low Northern Ireland at present. Continues to be on hold. b
DFT have further refined this area of
research and have commence
research on "Improved information
on relationshiop between accident
risk and driver behaviour" and
"Interaction between speed choice
and road environment". Omnibus
survey by NISRA during 2006
indicated poor understanding of
Examine the application to NI of the outcome of dual carriageway speed limits, but
DfT research studies into drivers‟ understanding Greg road users generally know or DFT have offered to keep DRD informed of
4.5 94 45 of current speed limits and signing in GB. DRD McClelland High understimate general speed limits developments as appropriate. Ongoing Ongoing b
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3 number MS3 cantilever variable
message signs have been installed
on the M1 (one at Sprucefield and
two at Moira) and one installed on
the M2 at Templepatrick. Two MS4
cantilever VMSs have been installed
at either side of the Foyle Bridge in
Londonderry. The Highways Agency
in GB has been undertaking
research into the effectiveness of
Road Safety messages on the
VMSs on the motorway network.
This has found that the anti speed
message is more effective than
'keep your distance' message. The
University of Leeds has built a
driving simulator to examine the
reaction of drivers to road safety
messages on motorway VMSs
which has found that they have
limited effectiveness at reducing DRD Roads Service continue to identify suitable locations
Introduce variable message traffic control speed, but increased reaction times for the installation of further VMSs. and plans to introduce
4.5 95 45 signing at appropriate locations. DRD Low/Med to a tactical incident message. two more on the M5 in 2007. Ongoing Ongoing b
Roads Service introduced the first
Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) in
Northern Ireland on the A24
Saintfield Road in July 2003. Speed
surveys taken 12 months after
installation have shown a reduction
in 85th percentile speeds of 4.2 mph
in the country bound direction and
3.4 mph in the city bound direction
at this site. In September 2003 a
further VAS was installed on the A2
Bangor Road. A speed survey taken
12 months after installation has
shown a reduction in 85th percentile
speed of 1.4 mph. Roads Service
has installed vehicle activated signs
at a further 7 locations:- on the
Upper Newtonards Road at
Stormont, the A2 at the Devil's
Elbow, on the Clooney dual
carriageway, the A4 at the end of
the M1, the A20 Kempstones Road
in Newtownards, the A27 Pontzpass Further VASs are being planned for Malone Road,
Road, Scarva and A29 Moy Road, Belfast and Western Division. Roads Service Traffic
Pilot the use of signs activated by vehicles Greg Dungannon and 2 on the A509 near Working Group to continue to identify potential sites for
4.5 96 45 travelling at speeds above a pre-set level. DRD McClelland High Derrylin future installation of VAS. ongoing Ongoing b
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Advertising Agency 'refreshed' the
voice-over on the Enforcer ad. Anti-
speeding TV 'bursts' aired in
February and October 2006.
Tracking Research into the
effectiveness of the campaign
commissioned in September 2005
results: 1) 98% awareness amongst
target audience; 2) 81% are
influenced by the campaign ;and 3)
69% stated that they have changed
their behaviour. The 2006 Road Speed related intervention radio messages have been
Safety Monitor Survey (RSM) developed to complement the current TV advert. Radio
assessed the public's awareness of messages run throughout the year on Downtown/Cool
Revitalise and expand campaigns to reduce the current anti speeding campaign FM, Mid FM & Citybeat, Q97, Q101,and Q102. DOE will
excessive speed, re-emphasise the need for all and 82% correctly identified the commission fatigue research on current campaign and
drivers to reduce speed, and highlight the campaign, 59% stated that it had pending results will consider need for developing a new
4.6 97 46 consequences of speed related collisions. DOE P Moore High influenced their behaviour alot. advertising campaign in 2007. Jun-07 Ongoing a
The Road Safety Monitor 2006
survey showed that the public
support the police in terms of
enforcement of speeding. Almost
half of respondents (49%) felt that it PSNI Department of Media & PR will look at ways of
is fair that the police should issue enforcing the anti speeding message on an ongoing
speeding tickets with penalty points basis and will consider the 2006 Road Safety Monitor. A
Work with the media to raise public awareness for drivers who exceed the speed press release will accompany the introduction of the next
4.6 98 46 of the dangers of excessive speed. PSNI Bill Brown High limit by up to 10 mph. SPECS System later this year. Ongoing Ongoing a
Continue to deliver and develop the “Roadsafe See Action Measure Number 82 Planning is now underway for the 2007/08 Roadsafe
4.6 99 46 Roadshow”. PSNI Medium above. Roadshow season. a
Target enforcement activity on those roads with
a high incidence of speed-related collisions and Ongoing - this is delivered via the
4.6 100 46 casualties. PSNI Bill Brown High safety camera scheme. Ongoing. Ongoing Ongoing a
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New cross border anti drink-drive
advertisment was 'launched' on 23
November 2005. Post launch
Tracking Research on impact of
campaign is very positive, with 94%
awareness amongst target group
and 84% of all respondents
influenced by the campaign.
Campaign aired throughout 2006 in
concentrated bursts in June-August
2006 and during November -
December 2006. TV campaign will
be complemented by Radio
messages which will run throughout Effectiveness of campaign will continue to be monitored
the year on Downtown/Cool FM, Mid throughout 2007 and campaign will 'air' during the
Continue high profile anti drink-drive publicity FM & Citybeat, Q97, Q101,and summer and Christmas periods complimented with
4.7 101 49 campaigns. DOE & PSNI P Moore High Q102. cinema and radio intervention measures. Ongoing Ongoing a
RSEOs have continued to promote
responsible road user attitudes and
behaviour through the timetabling
and teaching of Road Traffic
Studies and the offering of GCSE
Motor Vehicle and Road User
Studies in all secondary and To maintain the number of schools offering timetabled
Promote responsible road user attitudes and grammar schools and through their Road Traffic Studies (149) and GCSE Motor Vehicle and
4.7 102 49 behaviour through road safety education. DOE Med/High input to Courses for Drink Drivers. Road User Studies (67). Ongoing a
During 2006 there was a total of
5,628 injury road traffic collisions in
which 10,448 drivers/riders were
involved. Police breathalysed 7,241
Breathalyse all drivers involved in a collision drivers/riders, of these 145 (2%)
4.7 103 49 attended by police, no matter how slight. PSNI Brian Kee High were found to be positive. Ongoing. Ongoing Ongoing a
Ongoing - included in PSNI Road
Policing Strategy. All operational
officers have access to SL2A and
SL400A preliminary breath testing
devices. Debate ongoing nationally
regarding random breath testing -
some suggestion that police may be
given this power but may only
exercise it in areas of high collision
rates due to drink driving. Random Monitor developments in Republic of Ireland in respect of
Consider breath testing any driver detected breath testing was introduced in the random breath testing particularly the effect upon drink
4.7 104 49 committing a moving traffic offence. PSNI Medium Republic of Ireland in July 2006. drive related injury road traffic collisions. a
During 2006 PSNI arrested 3,800
motorists on suspicion of driving
with excess alcohol (3,523 in 2005)
and a further 1,352 motorists were
Arrest any motorist failing a preliminary breath arrested on suspicion of driving
test or who is suspected of driving whilst whilst unfit due to drink or drugs
4.7 105 50 impaired due to drink. PSNI Admin (1,629 in 2005). Ongoing. a
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The Lion Intoxilyzer Breath
Information System (LIBIS) shows
that during 2006 , 399 motorists
were reported for prosecution for
Prosecute anyone failing or refusing to undergo failing to provide an evidential
4.7 106 50 an evidential breath test. PSNI Admin breath test. Ongoing. a
DOE Road Safety Branch
Carry out a public consultation on the drink-drive considering issuing a consultation An updated submission is being prepared for
4.8 107 50 limit in Northern Ireland by 2003. DOE Low document on the drink drive limit. consideration by the Minister. Ongoing b
A review of the Course for Drink
Drive Offenders has been
completed. Results show that after
three years participants of the
course are four times less likely to re-
offend than those who do not
complete the course. The scheme
ceased to be experimental at the
Review the effectiveness of the extended drink- end of December 2005 and has
4.9 108 51 drive offender‟s pilot scheme in 2005. DOE Harry Green Low/Med been permanent since. Complete. Ongoing b
High Risk Offenders Scheme was
Consider the introduction of a High Risk Donald introduced into Northern Ireland on
4.9 109 51 Offender‟s scheme in NI. DOE Armstrong Medium 23rd May 2005. Completed. b
The Serious Organised Crime and
Police Act 2005, which was enacted
on 7th July 2005 includes provisions
for the introduction of roadside
evidential breath-testing in GB. The
required legislative changes in
respect of NI were consulted upon
as proposal 10 in the NIO
Consultation document 'Road Traffic
Replicate any changes to legislation in GB to and Driver Disqualification' NIO is progressing the necessary legislative changes in
4.1 110 52 make evidential roadside testing available in NI. DOE High published on 6th November 2006. respect of NI. Ongoing Ongoing b
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Awaiting Home Office type approval
Introduce roadside evidential breath testing of a suitable roadside evidential
4.1 111 52 equipment for alcohol. PSNI Medium breath testing device. Ongoing. b
Target roadside evidential breath testing at
roads with a high incidence of drink-driving Subject to action measures 110 and
4.1 112 52 related collisions and casualties. PSNI Medium 111 above. Ongoing. b
Progress legislation necessary to enable the
PSNI to undertake tests of co-ordination and to The legislative provision in Northern
require suspected drivers to provide samples for Ireland is Article 14 of the Road
4.11 113 53 screening. DOE Medium Traffic (NI) Order 2007. Legisation will be in place in September 2007. Sep-07 b
DOE continue to liaise with DfT on
research into drugs and driving.
Further information is available on
Liaise with DfT on developments in research www.drugsanddriving.co.uk and
4.11 114 53 into drugs and driving. DOE Medium www.rosita.org. Continue to monitor ongoing research. a
An Anti Drugs Driving TV campaign
'aired' on UTV and CH4 in May 2006
and again in December 2006.
Advertisement was re-edited in
Raise public awareness of risk of driving under November 2006 to reflect reduction Continue to raise awareness through media bursts during
4.11 115 53 the influence of drugs. DOE Medium in drugs related fatalities. 2007. b
Introduce a new training package to assist
police officers in detecting motorists whose Completed - training package
4.11 116 53 driving is impaired by drugs. PSNI Medium introduced in October 2002. Training ongoing. Ongoing a
On 4th April 2005 the Home Office
and Forensic Science Service When the draft Guide has been ratified manufacturers
published a draft Guide to Type will be able to submit instruments, which meet the
Approval Procedures for Drug required specification, for formal type approval testing.
Screening Instruments for PSNI is committed to purchasing such devices when
4.11 117 53 Test new technology for drugs/driving detection. PSNI Medium consultation. Home Office Approval obtained. c
Introduce roadside screening devices for drugs Awaiting Home Office type approval
4.11 118 53 when technology becomes available. PSNI Medium of appropriate technology. As above. c
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DRINKS, DRUGS AND DROWSINESS
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DOE submitted a position to the
RSRG in 2004. RSRG will consider
the findings of the Road Safety
Monitor Survey 2005 and 2006. No
further specific action considered
Monitor research into fatigue currently being necessary based on research
4.12 119 54 undertaken by DfT in GB. DOE Med/High findings. Completed. Ongoing Ongoing a
Seek to raise public awareness of the effects of DOE will continue with radio
4.12 120 54 driving while experiencing drowsiness or fatigue. DOE Med/High advertising on driver fatigue. Completed. Ongoing Ongoing a
During 2006 completion of collective
Initiate local research into fatigue and, if data over a four year period. Based
appropriate, develop a specific publicity on findings no specific action
4.12 121 54 campaign. DOE Med/High considered necessary. Completed Dec-06 Mar-07 a
PSNI/DVTA joint operations
ongoing, including Operation
Mermaid, Operation Tourist,
Operation Coachman. NI working
group involving DVTA, DOE and
Continue to enforce drivers' working hours PSNI making necessary
regulations by means of roadside checks and preparations for introduction of
4.12 122 54 checks at operators premises. DOE & PSNI Medium Digital Tachographs, Ongoing. a
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DANGEROUS AND CARELESS DRIVING
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Relevant legislation is Articles 10
and 11 of the Road Traffic (NI)
Order 2007. PSNI introduced a
Make the necessary preparations, including Driver Improvement Scheme for Articles 10 and 11 of the Road Traffic (NI) Order 2007 will
proposals for legislation, for the introduction of motorists detected for Careless be commenced in due course. PSNI's Driver
4.14 123 57 Driver Improvement Courses. DOE & PSNI Medium Driving in December 2005. Improvement Scheme is ongoing. Mar-07 Ongoing b
Monitor developments in GB relating to the
retraining of road traffic offenders with a view to
4.14 124 57 their introduction in NI. DOE Brian Moore High See AM 123 above. See AM 123 above. Jun-07 Ongoing b
A contract for the provision of a
driver improvement scheme in
Northern Ireland was awarded by
PSNI to 'Driving Services' a private
sector driver training provider. The
scheme was formally launched in
December 2005. First time
offenders (Careless Driving) are
offered the opportunity of attending
a driver improvement course rather
than a prosecution in Court. Repeat
offenders, and those committing
more serious driving offences, are
prosecuted. During 2006, the first
year of the scheme, 108 careless
Educate motorists detected committing minor driving offenders were referred to
acts of poor driving behaviour and prosecute the Driver Improvement Scheme, 55
those motorists whose driving endangers other of which successfully completed the
4.14 125 58 road users. PSNI Bill Brown High course. Ongoing. Ongoing Ongoing a
PSNI has purchased and installed
Deploy vehicles fitted with forward and rear an additional 42 in-car camera In-car camera systems are deployed operationally and
facing in-car cameras to record incidences of systems to record incidences of targetted on roads with a high incidence of serious
4.14 126 58 careless and dangerous driving. PSNI Bill Brown High careless and dangerous driving. collisions due to careless or dangerous driving. Mar-07 Ongoing a
Request the NIO to agree to the creation of a
specific offence of using a mobile phone whilst
driving other than in association with a hands-
4.15 127 58 free kit. PSNI Medium Introdcued 01.02.04. Completed. b
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SAFER ROADS INFRASTRUCTURE
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2012
The Roads Service Road Safety Monitor actions contained with the Roads Service Road
Plan was circulated for action within Safety Plan and produce second report on progress. August 07
the Agency in December 2003.
Roads Safety Engineering Report Publish 2006/07 report before end of September 2007.
2005/2006 published and available The format of future reports to be kept under review. Oct 07
on Roads Service internet site. This
enables Roads Service to monitor
the effectiveness of its road safety
schemes.
The Department for Regional
Development officially became a
member of EuroRAP in June 2004.
A map showing the risk of having a
fatal or serious injury collision on the
'M' and 'A' class network in Northern
Ireland was launched on the 9
March 2005 in collaboration with the
risk map for the Republic of Ireland.
PSNI has identified the 7 District Perform further analysis on the results to ascertain the
Command Units (DCU's) in Rural number of head-on collisions, side impacts at junctions, Oct 07
Region with the highest collision collisions with roadside objects and collisions involving
rates and meetings were held to vulnerable road users and consider incluiding the results
seek new ideas to reduce the in the 2006 Road Safety Engineering report. Consider
number of collisions. Members of using the results to help identify routes in Northern
Examine the relative merits of road safety the Policing Board attended the Ireland with a higher than average collision rate for that
5.1 128 61 engineering work in road casualty reduction. DRD Brian Maxwell High meetings. type of road. a
A number of other schemes have been identified and are
in the Major Works Preparation Pool to enable statutory
procedures to commence.
Improvements on A6 at Toome
officially opened on 15 March 2004. A1 Beech Hill to Cloghogue upgrade to dual carriageway
with 5 grade separated junctions.
A1 flyover at Rathfriland Rd
junction, Banbridge was officially A1 Junction Improvements, 4 grade separation junctions
opened 4 March 2004. (Hillsborough, Dromore, Banbridge & Loughbrickland).
A1 Loughbrickland to Beech Hill A4 Dungannon to Ballygawley upgrade to dual
commenced March 2004 and carriageway with 6 grade separated junctions, from
scheduled for completion November Dungannon (end of dual carriageway) to Ballygawley
2006. Roundabout.
A1 Newry to Dundalk Link Rd A514 Crescent Link widen single carriageway to dual
commenced February 2005 and carriageway.
scheduled for completion
September 2007 A26 / M2 Ballee Road East
A12 Westlink widening (from M1 to A2 Broadbridge Dualling upgrade existing route to dual
beyond Grosvenor Rd) with two carriageway.
Carry out dual carriageway improvements to a grade separated junctions
5.2 129 62 number of key routes. DRD Brian Maxwell High (Broadway & Grosvenor Rd). Skeoge Link new dual carriageway. 2012 c
Has been introduced and is now
Provide a winter service with at least one salted part of the Roads Service Winter
5.2 130 62 access to settlements of over 100 dwellings. DRD Brian Maxwell High Service schedule completed - April 2003 a
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49 alleged breaches of the
requirements of the Streets Works
Order 1995 have been investigated,
resulting in 16 successful
Monitor the performance of utilities carrying out prosecutions, giving 30 convictions.
road openings, and initiate prosecution 33 of the alleged breaches have not
5.2 131 62 proceedings were appropriate. DRD Brian Maxwell Low been pursued through the courts. Continue to monitor performance ongoing 2012 a
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Publish the Roads Service 10-Year Forward Published in spring 2005- Available
5.2 132 62 Planning Schedule. DRD Brian Maxwell Admin on Roads Service Internet Site Completed b
SAFER ROADS INFRASTRUCTURE
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The resurfacing budget for 2006/07 Roads Service will continue to bid for adequate financial
Give priority to maintenance of the road financial year as of 31 Dec is resources and hopes to spend some £28.2m on this key
5.2 133 62 network. DRD Brian Maxwell High £15.3m. activity by 31 March 2007. ongoing 2012 a
A review of road safety audit
procedures was undertaken during
2005 and a Director of Engineering PSNI is currently reviewing requirements for training on
Memorandum, containing revisions safety audits for the 2007/08 financial year.. 2012
to policy, was issued in March 2006.
As The UK Roads Board is proposing to research the
Actions arising from the PSNI & issue of road safety audits further, Roads Service will be
Roads Service traffic management keeping its policy under review. April 07
Ensure that the roads infrastructure is as safe workshop held on 24 September 04 01/03/200
5.2 134 62 as possible for all road users. PSNI Bill Brown High DRD are being monitored. Organise a future PSNI / Roads Service Workshop. 7 2012 a
Guidance has been published
(Creating Places document) that will
Advise DOE‟s Planning Service on the safety result in more traffic calming
and traffic aspects of road layouts in proposed measures being introduced in new Roads Service to continue to be a consultee in all
5.3 135 63 new developments. DRD Brian Maxwell Medium residential areas. development applications ongoing 2012 a
Review currently underway
Estimated completion in late Completed schedules to be passed in turn to
Review the Traffic Signs Regulations to maintain 2008.Divisional consultation Departmental Solicitors Office and European Commission
5.4 136 63 parity with GB. DRD Brian Maxwell Admin complete. for legislative input. Apr-07 2008 b
An Urban Traffic Management
Control (UTMC) database was
installed in 2005.
Additional traffic control equipment
in Southern Division has been
brought under UTC control. All
Roads Service Divisions now have a Ongoing
computerised fault management
system. Northern Division has Extend the use of the Motorway Control System to other
installed a dial -up UTC system in areas of the Motorway network.
Londonderry. Eastern Division has Ongoing
installed a pilot journey time Implement traffic control information system on the A1
monitoring system on M1 between Sprucefield to the Border route.
Sprucefield and Broadway and the Ongoing
M2 Citybound. A new safety Extend the current pilot journey time information system.
Extend the use of traffic control systems and management system has been Summer
develop the Traffic Information and Control installed on the Foyle Bridge in Complete testing of enhancements to both 07
5.4 137 63 Centre. DRD Brian Maxwell Medium Londonderry. TrafficWatchNI and Roadworks Report websites. 2012 a
The Traffic Management (NI) Order
was made at Privy Council on 19
July 2005 and the Decriminilised
Work with DRD to secure legislative changes to Parking Enforcement scheme
decriminalise the enforcement of on-street became operational on 31 October
5.4 138 63 parking by 2005. PSNI Brian Maxwell Low 2006. Completed. 2006 b
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SAFER ROADS INFRASTRUCTURE
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2015
The Minister for Regional
Development launched The Belfast
Metropolitan Transport Plan (BMTP)
on 30 November 2004. Deliver the BMTP proposals subject to the required Ongoing
finance being available. Roads Service Eastern Division
The Regional Strategic Transport to develop road improvement proposals.
Network (RSTN) Transport Plan was
launched on 22 March 2005. Deliver the RSTN Transport Plan proposals subject to the
required finance being available. Ongoing
Deliver the Regional Transportation Strategy The Draft Sub-Regional Transport
through transport plans that will present a Plan (SRTP) was published for The Final SRTP is programmed to be completed by
5.5 139 64 programme of initiatives to be implemented. DRD Brian Maxwell Medium consultation on 31 March 2006. March 2007 following consultation procedures. Mar 07 b
Using Travelwise sustainable
transport initiative to promote
Workplace Travel Plans with a
range of public and private sector
businesses.
Introduced Travel Plan Site Specific
Advice scheme offering consultancy To continue liaising with businesses in the promotion of
guidance to twenty businesses travel planning principles and encourage take up of the
across the public and private Site Specific Advice Scheme leading to the introduction
sectors. This is being progressed to of Workplace Travel Plans.
full Workplace Travel Plans eight
separate organisations. To encourage Translink to identify appropriate flexibility in
public transport provision at employment sites.
Working to develop best practice
model as part of scheme in due To continue to support organisations and businesses Ongoing 2012
course. Several key organisations across all Sectors as they implement Workplace Travel
and companies have produced and Plans in their respective companies.
Facilitate the building of partnerships with all are implementing effective and
organisations who have a contribution to make sustainable Workplace Travel Plans, To continue to work closely with Translink to support the
to Workplace Travel Plan development and eg Gasworks Site & University of provision of public transport initiatives during periods of
5.6 140 64 develop a best practice model. DRD Brian Maxwell Low Ulster. road improvement works, eg. M1 / Westlink. Ongoing 2012 c
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2012
Produced Workplace Travel Plan
resource pack and distributed same
to a number of businesses in the
public and private sector through the
Travelwise initiative.
Launched Travelwise website and
telephone information line to support
and assist organisations requiring 2012
Workplace Travel Plan advice.
Provide Site Specific advice to a
range of companies and
organisations (20) offering 2012
consultancy guidance to businesses
to assist them with the production
and implementation of Workplace
Travel Plans.
Continuing to promote the value of Workplace Travel Ongoing
Targeted a range of hospitals Planning across a range of organisations which have the
across Northern Ireland and are potential to reduce work based car travel
assisting them introduce a Car
Share initiative which will assist staff To continue to target specific organisations such as
Roll out appropriate Workplace Travel Plan secure more sustainable options to hospitals and universities where there is most scope for
5.6 141 64 information across all sectors. DRD Brian Maxwell Low the car for the work based jouney. encouraging sustainable travel. Ongoing c
SAFER VEHICLES
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Implement an EC directive making anti-lock
braking systems compulsory on all new buses, Achieved - Regulations made
6.1 142 67 coaches and large goods vehicles. DOE Uel Banks Medium 26/2/04; to be operative 21/5/04. Achieved. Achieved b
"Car Fronts Safer" being dealt with
under Pedestrian Protection
Directive 2003/102/EC (see no.144
below).
"Font Overrun Guards for LGV's".
Front underrun protection (official
reference) for LGV's covered by
Directive 2000/40/EC – transposed
into UK law by the Motor Vehicles
(EC Type Approval)(Amendment
No. 2) Regulations 2000 (SI 2000
No.2730). Transposed into GB law
by the Motor Vehicles (Type (i) June
Approval for Goods Vehicles) To introduce ECWVTA 2007
(GB)(Amendment) Regulations 2003
(SI 2003 No.1866). NI not now (i) To obtain Minister‟s approval to NI‟s inclusion in UK- (ii)
following these regulations in light of wide Regulations. December
the proposed UK-wide Motor 2007
Vehicle (Approval) Regulations (ii) To obtain Minister‟s approval to VCA acting as type
Support EC proposals for directives to make car extending EC Whole Vehicle Type approval authority for NI (iii)
fronts safer and front overrun guards for large Approval (ECWVTA) to goods December
6.1 143 67 goods vehicles compulsory. DOE Uel Banks Medium vehicles – target 2008. (iii) Agree SLA with VCA 2007
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Pedestrian Protection Directive
2003/102/EC transposed into UK
wide EC whole vehicle type
approval regulations 16 February
2004 (SI 2004/73). Amendment
also required to GVNTA – VCA
taking forward in GB; NI not now
following suit in light of the proposed
UK-wide Motor Vehicles (Approval)
Regulations extending EC Whole
Support the EC proposal to introduce pedestrian Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA)
6.1 144 67 protection into the design of new cars. DOE Uel Banks Low VCA to goods vehicles – target 2008 See AM 143 a
Implement EC proposals to extend the
requirement for speedlimiters to certain goods
vehicles and buses, to be phased in over the Achieved – regulations made
6.1 145 68 period 2004-2006. DOE Uel Banks Medium DVTA 9/5/05; to be operative 20/6/05. Achieved b
Introduce functional testing of speedlimiters on
buses and goods vehicles at annual tests in
6.1 146 68 2003. DOE Medium Completed - introduced April 2003. Achieved. b
Extend the SVA Scheme to include light goods
6.2 147 69 vehicles in 2003/2004. DOE Trevor Hassin Low Completed - introduced March 2004 Achieved. b
Introduce from 2003/2004, an enhanced SVA
(ESVA) test in NI for vehicles imported by
6.2 148 69 commercial importers. DOE Trevor Hassin Low Completed - introduced March 2004 Achieved. b
Complete the introduction of new integrated
6.3 149 69 vehicle testing equipment by 2003. DOE Trevor Hassin Medium Completed. Achieved b
SAFER VEHICLES
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Reconsider the cost and benefits of reducing
the age of the roadworthiness test (MOT) for Awaiting the outcome of the GB
6.3 150 70 cars and motorcycles from 4 years to 3 years, DOE Trevor Hassin Low/Med MOT review. DVTA will continue to monitor the GB situation b
Introduce new procedures in respect of first time
6.3 151 70 testing of buses in 2003. DOE Low Introduced - target achieved Achieved. b
Number of vehicle defect
rectification forms issued between
January and December 2006 was
214. A further 1713 forms were
Continue to make effective use of the Vehicle Rosemary issued for lesser offences during
6.3 152 70 Defect Rectification Scheme. PSNI Leech Low this period. Achieved. ongoing a
From January to December 2006
DVTA‟s Enforcement Branch issued
738 prohibition notices restricting
further movement of vehicles due to
mechanical defects, overweights
and licensing breeches.
Prohibit further movement of a vehicle, where it PSNI issued 70 prohibition notices
is dangerously defective and a hazard to other Rosemary between January to December
6.3 153 70 road users. PSNI Leech Medium 2006. Achieved. ongoing a
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The total number of vehicles
inspected by DVTA Enforcement
Branch for the period January to
December 2006 was 10,134. A total
of 1619 vehicles were subject to
formal action being instigated due to
a serious breach of regulations of
which 738 were issued with
immediate prohibition notices.
There have been numerous joint
operations with the PSNI, Customs
& Excise, EHS, SSA, VOSA and the
Department of Transport in Ireland.
An enforcement strategy has been
developed that will enhance the
Work with the DVTA‟s Enforcement Unit to Agencies approach to enforcement
detect offences in connection with goods Rosemary and will result in a more targeted
6.3 154 70 vehicles, passenger carrying vehicles and taxis. PSNI Leech Low DVTA and intelligence led approach. Achieved. Ongoing a
The wheel clamping teams clamped
3460 unlicensed vehicles between 1
January and 31 December 2006.
The activities of the three
permanent ANPR units were
complemented by three additional
Tackle the problem of evasion by continuing the units from GB at various times. In
wheel clamping campaign and the use of 2006, the ANPR units detected Not time
6.4 155 71 automatic number plate readers. DOE Trevor Evans Low/Med 18,456 unlicensed vehicles. Ongoing. bound. a
PSNI and DVLNI worked together
successfully on 44 joint campaigns
in 2006.
Operation Clean Up has been
working in the PSNI Urban Region
since 04/11/04 and 2529
Work closely with the PSNI in the detection of unlicensed vehicles were seized
6.4 156 71 offences. DOE Ann McCabe Medium under this programme in 2006. Action Ongoing ongoing a
SAFER VEHICLES
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Completed. SORN was introduced
on 1 December 2002.
Introduce Statutory Off-Road Notification In 2006, 116,534 vehicles were
6.4 157 71 (SORN) in 2002. DOE notified to DVLNI under the scheme. Achieved. a
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DVLNI now have access to two
databases operated by ABI, the
central insurance database and an
anti-fraud and theft database. It
was anticipated that ABI would
require reciprocal access to the
vehicles database in connection
with the implementation of the EU
Directive on insurance information
for visiting motorists. However, ABI
have decided not to pursue this, at
least for the time being, and other
Work in co-operation with the Association of arrangements have been made to
British Insurers to ensure that they will have provide any information required by No longer required.
6.4 158 71 access to the DVLNI database. DOE Low ABI. Alternative arrangements achieved. a
Introduced wef 1 January 2004 with
the first penalty letters being sent
out in March 2004. From January to
December 2006, 49,404 penalty
Consider introduction of arrangements for letters were sent out under
6.4 159 71 continuous registration. DOE Low/Med continuous registration. Achieved c
The introduction of SORN and CR
has increased the accuracy of the
vehicles database. A survey in 2006
showed that between 77% and 90%
of vehicle keepers could be traced
directly from the vehicle record.
Further measures on both Drivers
and Vehicles will not be possible
Develop an action plan to improve the accuracy until systems integration has been
6.4 160 71 of the vehicle database in 2002. DOE Trevor Evans Medium completed in 2009 Identification of resources a
Number of vehicle excise offences
Continue to report unlicensed vehicles detected reported by PSNI (incl. Traffic
on the public road to DVLNI for enforcement Rosemary Wardens) during the period
6.4 161 71 action. PSNI Leech Low 01/01/06 to 31/12/2006 –17,934. Achieved. ongoing. a
NEW MEASURES
SAFER ROADS INFRASTRUCTURE
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The network of Northern Ireland
roads for the European Road It is hoped to publish updated risk maps for Ireland in
Assessment Programme (EuroRAP) Summer 2008. Pilot surveys for the Road Protection
project and collision analysis was Score (2nd stage of the EuroRAP initiative) were being
finalised in early 2005. This enabled undertaken throughout the UK.Included in this were
a risk rate map and related approx 600km of the EuroRAP network in NI. The first
Roads Service to join the European Road Leslie information for all of Ireland to be pan-European European progress report: From Arctic to
5.1 162 61 Assessment Programme (EuroRAP) project. DRD Patterson High published in March 2005. Meditaerranian, was published in 2006. Ongoing 2012 a
BETTER DRIVER TRAINING, TESTING AND LICENSING
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At a BIC Ministerial meeting on 9
February 2006, Ministers agreed to
a programme of work that will lead
to the mutual recognition of driving
disqualifications between UK and
IRL. A Working Group, involving
Establishment of a bilateral agreement between DOE, DfT and IRL officials, has
UK and ROI to provide that drivers who are been negotiating on the text of the
disqualified from driving in a Member State other bilateral agreement and on
than that in which they normally reside will have administrative arrangements.
that disqualification enforced against them in Drafting of a consultation document
their state of residence and all other Member Donald on the necessary regulations is Early
3.2 163 32 States. DOE Armstrong High nearing completion. Issue of consultation document. Feb-07 2007 a
DANGEROUS AND CARELESS DRIVING
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A Working Group and a Steering
Group of relevant interests have
been set up in NI and are continuing
to address operational, enforcement
and other key issues. A UK-wide
consultation on the principle of the
scheme was carried out in 2004. A
further consultation will be carried In line
out, separately this time in GB and In line with with GB
Introduction of a graduated fixed penalty and Donald NI, on the detail of the scheme and GB timetabl
4.13 and 4.14 164 57 deposit scheme DOE Armstrong High drafting work on this is underway. Issue of consultation document timetable e a
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