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Mission & Philosophy

Vision of the Road Safety & Transport Authority

Access to safe, affordable, efficient and environment friendly transport system for accelerated socio-economic development.

Mission

Provide and develop safe, reliable, efficient, cost effective and environment friendly transport services in support of strategies for socio-economic development of the country.

Policy

The transport policy document is developed to support, guide and enhance the growth of transport sector.

Functions of the Road Safety & Transport Authority

The Authority has the following functions:

(a) To develop and implement road safety strategies, and to develop, promote and administer road safety education and training programs;
(b) To specify road accident prevention and to promote the adoption of those practices within the community;
(c) To develop and supervise regulations applicable to road traffic;
(d) To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of transport passenger facilities and networks to meet the needs of the community;
(e) To ensure that a public transport system provided in the kingdom is efficient, effective, safe and reliable;
(f) To enter into a contract with any person or body for the provision of any transport service;
(g) To develop, improve and coordinate the provision of transport services;
(h) To formulate policies and monitor the performance of any person or body contracted to provide transport services within the kingdom;
(i) To develop, co-ordinate, implement and monitor strategic plans and resource budgets; (j) To provide, improve or construct appropriate passenger transport facilities within the kingdom;
(k) To provide and implement vehicle registration and driver licensing procedures and systems;
(l) To develop and implement traffic management strategies and practices;
(m) To develop and train all personnel to carry out their duties and responsibilities effectively and efficiently, to interact with the public in a helpful and courteous manner and to enhance their work skills;
(n) To maintain a high level of motivation, performance, team work and safe working practices and to develop a strong sense of commitment to the organization in keeping with community standards; and
(o) To facilitate accountability at all levels by maintaining suitable information and reporting systems.
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