Section 178A: National Road Safety Council

178A. National Road Safety Council (1) There shall be established for the purposes of this Act a National Road Safety Council. (2) The functions of the Council shall be to— (a) advise the Minister on— (i) the introduction of appropriate road safety measures; (ii) appropriate methods to promote the education of road users and the organisation of road safety campaigns; (iii) proper law enforcement methods, introduction of appropriate legislation and the need for amendment of existing legislation with regard to road safety; (iv) the condition and maintenance of vehicles; and (v) driver training; (b) analyse data on road accidents, identify dangerous spots where accidents frequently occur, and suggest remedial measures; (c) appraise and assess the cost effectiveness of road safety measures; (d) ensure coordination among the various Government bodies and motoring organisations dealing with road safety matters; and (e) consider, either on its own initiative or upon reference from the Minister, any matter relating to road safety and the prevention of road accidents and to tender advice to the Minister on the matter. (3) The Council shall consist of— (a) a Chairperson, to be appointed by the Minister; (b) the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible for the subject of land transport, or his representative; (c) a representative of the Traffic Management Unit; (d) a representative of the Attorney-General’s Office; [Issue 1] R27 – 136 Revised Laws of Mauritius (e) a representative of the Commissioner of Police; (f) a representative of the National Transport Authority; (g) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of health; (h) a representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of education; (i) a representative of the Road Development Authority; (j) a representative of the Association of Urban Authorities; (k) a representative of the Association of District Councils; (l) a representative of the motor insurance business, to be appointed by the Minister; (m) 2 persons engaged in the road transport industry, to be appointed by the Minister; and (n) 2 members of the public with adequate knowledge in psychology, advertising or mass communication, to be appointed by the Minister. (4) Every appointed member shall hold office on such terms and conditions, and for such time, as the Minister may determine. (5) (a) There shall be a Secretary to the Council who shall be a public officer designated by the Minister. (b) The Secretary shall keep all the records of proceedings of the Council in safe custody. (6) The Chairperson, the Secretary and every other member shall be paid such fees as the Minister may determine. (7) (a) The Council shall meet as often as necessary and at least once a month. (b) Eight members of the Council shall constitute a quorum. (c) Subject to this section, the Council shall regulate its proceedings in such manner as it thinks fit. (8) The Council shall furnish to the Minister such information with respect to its activities as the Minister may require. [S. 178A amended by s. 9 of Act 43 of 1992 w.e.f. 19 December 1992; s. 30 (2) (b) of Act 6 of 1998 w.e.f. 21 July 1998.]