Functions of the Authority.

The Authority shall have the following functions, namely:—

1. (a) advising the Government on road safety policies;
2. (b) prescribing and enforcing road safety standards and procedures;
3. (c) formulate and implement schemes, projects and programmes, relating to road safety;
4. (d) co-ordinating the functions of all the agencies and Government Departments discharging the duties related to road safety;
5. (e) implementing road safety awareness programmes;
6. (f) administration of the Fund;
7. (g) sanctioning expenditure for the implementation of road safety schemes and programmes;
8. (h) sanctioning expenditure for road safety projects and for purchase and installation of equipments and devices connected with road safety;
   • (i) sanctioning expenditure for the conduct of studies, projects and research on matters relating to road safety;
9. (j) sanctioning expenditure for trauma-care programmes or activities;
10. (k) sanctioning administrative expenditure of the Authority;
11. (l) sanctioning expenditure on matters connected with road safety measures;
12. (m) formation of self help groups, under the leadership of the Authority for the rescue operation in the place of accident;
13. (n) discharging such other functions, as may be prescribed, having regard to the objects of this Act.