The Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) is a proposed

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investigation organisation announced by the

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in June 2022. The RSIB will provide independent safety recommendations based on thematic analysis of road accidents, and will provide insights into evolution of road safety policy in response to new technologies such as self-driving vehicles,

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History and context of creation

In the Autumn of 2018, a Road Collison Investigation Project was started to study causes of road traffic collisions and their impact and assess business case for a Road Collison Investigation Branch.. In October 2021, the

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(DfT) launched a consultation on the establishment of a Road Collision Investigation Branch (RCIB).. The UK has accident investigation organisations for air, maritime and rail accidents, but no independent body to investigate road incidents and their causes, while in

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road collisions account for more fatalities than other modes of transport. Hitherto, investigations in the road sector were limited to a Collision Reporting and Sharing System (CRASH) and to Forensic Collision Investigation reports and Prevention of Future Death. (See also

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) On 29 June 2022, Baroness Vere of Norbiton announced governmental intention of primary legislation for the creation of the Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB). Creation of the announced body will rely on proposals being brought forward in a future Transport bill.

Mission

The branch shall investigate thematics in the causes of crashes and also specific incidents to learn safety lessons. Independent safety recommendations shall be provided to government and police forces. It can also analyze safety trends in new or evolving technologies such as

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s and electric vehicles To achieve such a mission, the body might use data from insurance companies, vehicle manufacturers, the emergency services and the NHS.

References

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