'Road safety audits' (RSA) in India are conducted as per:
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IRC:37 (pavement design code only)
IRC:SP:88 — independent safety examination of roads/design at all project stages to identify hazards proactively
Indian Penal Code
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 only
Correct Answer
B. IRC:SP:88 — independent safety examination of roads/design at all project stages to identify hazards proactively
Why is this the answer?
RSA (Road Safety Audit): independent examination of an existing or future road to assess accident potential. IRC:SP:88 (2019) provides guidelines for RSA in India. Stages: feasibility, draft design, detailed design, pre-opening, post-opening. RSA team: independent of design team, has road safety specialist. Identifies: skid-hazard points, sight line issues, lack of signage, poorly designed intersections.
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