RSI implementation in the countries of the region
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This paper examines the implementation status of Road Safety Inspections (RSI) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Croatia, assessing compliance with European Union Directive 2008/96/EC. The research is motivated by the European Commission’s 2001 White Paper, which mandated safety assessments to reduce road fatalities, and the subsequent Directive requiring member states to establish procedures for RSI, Road Safety Audits, and Network Safety Management. The authors aim to provide insights into the current state of traffic safety infrastructure management in the region. The study utilizes a comparative legal and administrative analysis of the regulatory frameworks governing road safety in the specified countries. It defines RSI as a systematic, independent check of existing roads to identify deficiencies that may cause accidents, distinct from audits conducted during planning or construction. The methodology involves reviewing primary laws, secondary legislation, and official records regarding licensing and inspection practices. The paper details the technical scope of RSI, noting that inspections must cover eight specific elements: road function, cross-section, alignment, intersections, public services, vulnerable road users, traffic signs/lighting, and roadside features. Inspections are categorized as periodic or targeted and must be conducted by independent, licensed expert teams using checklists to ensure objectivity. The findings reveal significant disparities in implementation across the region. In the Republic of Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina), the legal framework is most developed; secondary legislation was adopted in 2012, and 26 entities (20 natural persons and 6 legal entities) were licensed to perform inspections as of 2016. However, no official data exists regarding the actual execution of these inspections. In contrast, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Brčko District lack specific primary or secondary legislation regulating RSI, with no information on whether inspections are conducted. Serbia has laws mandating periodic and targeted inspections but lacks the required secondary legislation to define requirements, and there is no evidence of implementation. Croatia has incorporated auditor certification into its Law on Roads and adopted a Rulebook in 2016; however, this regulation applies only to safety audits during planning and construction, not to inspections of existing roads. The authors conclude that the EU Directive has not been fully implemented in the region, with the Republic of Srpska being the only entity with a functional licensing system, albeit without verified operational data. The paper emphasizes that RSI is a cost-effective preventive measure that can quickly reduce accidents through low-cost interventions. It urges local and national authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Croatia to recognize these benefits and implement RSI procedures without delay, suggesting that a bottom-up approach involving local authorities could accelerate progress.
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