A site visit shall be carried out at the first audit stage being undertaken by an audit

team. Site visits shall also be carried out at Stage 2, unless otherwise agreed with
the Scheme Project Manager, and always at Stage 3. All members of the audit
team shall carry these out together at every stage requiring a site visit. The team
shall take into account the topography, local amenities, tie-ins of the scheme and any
other relevant details.

An example of a road safety audit checklist is shown in Appendix B. Road safety

auditors mayuse this or other lists when carrying out their work. However, checklists
should be used intelligently, and not simply as a “tick box” system. It is
recommended that they be used at the end of the process, to ensure that no major
potential safety issue has been overlooked.

During the design stages the auditor has to imagine what it would be like to walk,
cycle and drive the scheme. "Driving" should include cars, vans, trucks and buses.
"Walking" should be considered from the perspective of the elderly, the child, the
wheelchair user and those with sight impairment. Cycling includes children, leisure
cycling, and utility or commuter cycling. Where appropriate, the needs of the
equestrian should be considered