Appendix K – Risk Register

1

Reputational

IF: we do not have a clear communication strategy.

THEN: there is a risk of that the proposed speed limit alterations are publicly unacceptable.

RESULTING IN: The intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders; and

¡ Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy.

2

Financial

IF: there is insufficient funding.

THEN: there is a risk of that the proposed speed limit alterations cannot be implemented.

RESULTING IN: The intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented; and

¡ Conduct a cost-benefit analysis.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Discuss securing adequate funding and optimising resource allocation; and

¡ Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy.

3

People

IF: there is insufficient staffing (including supply chain).

THEN: there is a risk of that the proposed speed limit alterations cannot be implemented.

RESULTING IN: The intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers; and

¡ Develop resourcing plan for TS and implementation supply chain.

4

Legal

IF: there are objections to legal orders/ processes.

THEN: there is a risk that implementation of study conclusions.

RESULTING IN: The intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders;

¡ Develop clear guidelines and documentation to support implementation; and

¡ Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy.

5

Financial

IF: enforcement is not consistent or effective.

THEN: there is a risk that drivers may not adhere to speed limits.

RESULTING IN: the intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop a consistent plan for road signing showing new speed limits;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders; and

¡ Review and update enforcement strategy Ensure adequate resources for enforcement.

6

People

IF: drivers are not properly educated about proposed changes.

THEN: there is a risk that they may not follow the new speed limits.

RESULTING IN: The intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how driver education can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Consider offering driver education classes as a part of the school curriculum;

¡ Consider implementing speed awareness courses across Scotland for drivers caught speeding; and

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders.

7

Financial

IF: speed limits are not changed consistently nationwide.

THEN: there is a risk that local variations may confuse drivers.

RESULTING IN: The intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders;

¡ Develop a publicity strategy to advertise drivers when and where new policies will be introduced; and

¡ Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy.

8

People

IF: road environments are not easily understandable.

THEN: there is a risk that drivers may not navigate them safely.

RESULTING IN: The intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop a communications strategy for implementation of the study conclusions;

¡ Develop a publicity strategy to advertise drivers when and where new policies will be introduced; and

¡ Develop clear guidelines and documentation to support implementation.

9

Reputational

IF: there is a pushback from the public or stakeholders.

THEN: there is a risk that the implementation process may face delays.

RESULTING IN: The intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders;

¡ Develop a publicity strategy to advertise drivers when and where new policies will be introduced;

¡ Develop clear guidelines and documentation to support implementation; and

¡ Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy.

10

Reputational

IF: there is resistance from the Green lobby.

THEN: there is a risk that environmental concerns may overshadow safety concerns.

RESULTING IN: The intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented; and

¡ Undertake research to verify the likely impacts of changing speed limits.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders;

¡ Develop a publicity strategy to advertise drivers when and where new policies will be introduced;

¡ Develop clear guidelines and documentation to support implementation; and

¡ Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy.

11

People

IF: road safety gets worse.

THEN: there is a risk that the intended benefits of the new measures may not be realised.

RESULTING IN: The intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholder;

¡ Develop a publicity strategy to advertise drivers when and where new policies will be introduced;

¡ Develop clear guidelines and documentation to support implementation; and

¡ Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy.

12

Property

IF: reduced speed limits negatively impact property values.

THEN: there is a risk of decreasing property values.

RESULTING IN: the intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders;

¡ Develop a publicity strategy to advertise drivers when and where new policies will be introduced;

¡ Develop clear guidelines and documentation to support implementation; and

¡ Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy.

13

Information

IF: sensitive data related to speed management is not protected.

THEN: there is a risk of data security breaches.

RESULTING IN: potential fines for breach of GDPR.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders;

¡ Develop a publicity strategy to advertise drivers when and where new policies will be introduced;

¡ Develop clear guidelines and documentation to support implementation; and

¡ Develop data protection plan.

14

Operational

IF: speed limit reductions negatively impact emergency response times.

THEN: there is a risk to public safety.

RESULTING IN: the more pressure on A and E services.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders;

¡ Develop a publicity strategy to advertise drivers when and where new policies will be introduced;

¡ Develop clear guidelines and documentation to support implementation; and

¡ Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy.

15

Security

IF: intelligent traffic management systems are targeted by cyberattacks.

THEN: there is a risk of cybersecurity threats.

RESULTING IN: the intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders;

¡ Develop clear guidelines and documentation to support implementation; and

¡ Develop and Implement cybersecurity measures to protect traffic management systems.

16

Technology

IF: ongoing maintenance of technological systems are neglected.

THEN: there is a risk of maintenance issues.

RESULTING IN: the intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented; and

¡ Term maintenance contracts in place.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders; and

¡ Develop clear guidelines and documentation to support implementation.

17

Project/Programme

IF: there are delays in the implementation of the new policies.

THEN: there is a risk of timeline delays.

RESULTING IN: the intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders; and

¡ Develop clear guidelines and documentation to support implementation.

18

Operational

IF: reduced speed limits lead to increased congestion.

THEN: there is a risk of traffic flow issues.

RESULTING IN: the intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders;

¡ Develop clear guidelines and documentation to support implementation; and

¡ Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy.

19

Security

IF: new speed limit signs and monitoring equipment is vandalised.

THEN: there there is a risk that speed limit alterations are not understood by the travelling public.

RESULTING IN: the intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop a publicity strategy to advertise drivers when and where new policies will be introduced; and

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders.

20

Information

IF: misinformation about the new polices spreads.

THEN: there is a risk that the travelling public does not understand the speed limit changes made.

RESULTING IN: the intended road safety benefits not being achieved.

¡ Investigate options of how speed limit alterations can be implemented.

¡ Develop strategy to explain the study conclusions to policy decision makers;

¡ Develop communications strategy for engagement with public and stakeholders;

¡ Develop clear guidelines and documentation to support implementation; and

¡ Develop monitoring and evaluation strategy.