road safety

Road safety starts with awareness

Special attention has been given to programmes that combine elements of law enforcement and technology with education and/or awareness campaigns.    The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) is mobilising the support of communities, grassroots organisations, academics and ..
continue reading

Road innovation protects all

The use of technology to promote road safety is very much aligned with the ‘Safe Systems’ approach adopted globally through the United Nation’s Plan for Road Safety.  Engineering plays an important role in road safety in ..
continue reading

Intelligence makes a difference on South African roads

 SANRAL and partners continue to prioritise road safety throughout the countrywide network.  The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL), in partnership with local law enforcement authorities, provincial governments, and various agencies from the department ..
continue reading

Taking road safety to schools and homes

SANRAL works with experts, education and local authorities to develop educational materials and implement programme.  Teachers and parents across the country will soon have access to innovative teaching aids that will enable them to convey vital road safety messages at ..
continue reading

Educating road users in road safety

To ensure road users have a safe environment, education is required about behavioral changes on the road. The most vulnerable road users are pedestrians, passengers, cyclists and occupants of buses and minibuses. In order to make ..
continue reading

IRU crew helps road user avoid missing flight

Upon assessing the situation Owen took the initiative and changed the flat wheel in order to get the gentleman on his way again. A couple of days later, the gentleman's wife contacted the team to extend her gratitude to the guys helping her ..
continue reading