By CAS
ISO 39001:2012 — Road Traffic Safety Management
The international standard for road traffic safety management — for organisations interacting with the road traffic system, helping eliminate road traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
By CAS
ISO 39001:2012
ISO 39001:2012
RTSS
What is Road Traffic Safety Management Systems?
ISO 39001:2012 specifies requirements for a Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management System — enabling organisations that interact with the road traffic system to reduce fatalities and serious injuries. It applies a systematic management approach to road safety across the organisation's operations.
Who Is This For?
Fleet operators, transport and logistics companies, municipal authorities, road construction companies, police services, public transport operators, and any organisation with significant road transport activities.
Key Benefits
- Systematic approach to eliminating road traffic fatalities and injuries
- Demonstrates road safety commitment to customers and regulators
- Reduces liability and insurance costs from vehicle incidents
- Required for some government and public sector transport contracts
- Supports corporate social responsibility and ESG objectives
- Structured driver safety programmes and vehicle maintenance controls
Certification Process
1
Application & Review
Submit your application. CAS reviews your organisation's scope, personnel, sites, and activities to prepare a detailed audit time calculation and formal commercial proposal.
2
Stage 1 — Document Review
On-site or remote review of your management system documentation, readiness assessment, and confirmation of Stage 2 audit scope and plan.
3
Stage 2 — On-site Audit
Full on-site audit of the implemented management system against the standard's requirements. Findings are reported; nonconformities must be closed before certification.
4
Certification Decision
CAS's independent certification committee reviews the audit findings and issues the certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
5
Surveillance & Recertification
Annual surveillance audits (~1/3 of initial audit time) maintain certification. Recertification audit (~2/3 of initial time) is conducted before certificate expiry to renew for a further 3 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any organisation with fleet vehicles, transport operations, or road-related activities. It is particularly relevant for logistics companies, construction firms, public transport, and municipal authorities.
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