The Department Of Transport RoadsThe Department for Transport plays a big role in the safety of all vehicles on the road so them making sure they perform their job correctly is of high importance. The vehicles they work along side are not only the commercial freight vehicles but also the average persons car. This is to ensure that all vehicles using the roads are to the highest standards and will not cause any accidents from lack of maintenance.

Aims of the Department of Transport

They have certain aims that they try and enforce on the road users to keep their knowledge up to high standards and also keeping their vehicles well maintained. Below are some of the aims the department has and the ways in which it helps motorists keep up to date with changing regulations;

The department has several mains aims and some examples of these aims include;

  • To tackle the environmental issues surrounding road transport, this meaning they control most of the road pricing, technology and the promotion of using resources efficiently.
  • They are also involved in the licensing of certain transport vehicles which means the vehicles will have to meet their standards before being granted the type of license they require.
  • Helping drivers have a better awareness when driving on the roads, meaning they make them think more about the other road users around them as well as their own driving quality. One of their main and most successful campaigns is the THINK campaign that has become well known for its hard hitting adverts for driver safety.
  • The Department Of Transport RoadsSometimes the only way to improve road safety and to reduce the number of accidents on a road where it is common for accidents to occur is to improve the actual conditions of the road surface and sometimes the layout it self. For example if there is a dangerous intersection where many accidents occur often it may be wise to replace it with a roundabout to make the area safer for drivers and pedestrians a like.
  • As well as the conditions of the road they also work with car manufacturers to improve safety inside the cars with features such as air bags and brakes being modified to perform to the best of abilities.
  • As well as the campaigns for road safety that have proven very effective since they have come into circulation the department also works more directly with the licensing groups for individual drivers. They also make sure that people that are a danger on the roads are dealt with appropriately, this means those that drink and drive etc. are punished accordingly through the law.

    • There are obviously more issues and areas that the department deal with but these are some of the main ones that they have the greatest influence over. There are many companies that work to the regulations and guidelines of the department and they continue to have successful campaigns and their changes to roads are making them safer than ever.