Broadway Roundel

Summary

The requester asked for a risk assessment and legal references for the Broadway 'Roundel', but the Department of Infrastructure disclosed that no written risk assessment exists as it is not required for this non-priority junction. The authority provided relevant sections of the Manx Highway Code and cited the Highways Act 1986 and Road Traffic Acts as the governing regulations.

Key Facts

• There is no specific requirement for a written risk assessment for the opening of the Broadway Roundel.
• The Broadway Roundel is classified as a non-priority junction.
• 'Roundel' is a colloquial name rather than a formal classification.
• Rules 144, 146, and 147 of the Manx Highway Code apply to the junction.
• The Highways Act 1986, Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985, and Road Traffic Act 1985 govern the roads.

Data Disclosed

• 1845093
• 2021-06-15
• 2021-07-13
• 10 November 2021
• Rule 144
• Rule 146
• Rule 147
• Highways Act 1986
• Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985
• Road Traffic Act 1985
• Freedom of Information Act 2015

Original Request

Dear DOI, Please can you provide the risk assessment that has been prepared for the opening of the new Broadway 'Roundel'. I would also be grateful if you could provide reference to sections of the Highway Code which cover the new Broadway 'Roundel'. Also please provide reference to Highway regulations that cover this type of of junction. Thank you

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team/AD/RH Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 1845093 10 November 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 15 June 2021 and which states (sic):

"Dear DOI, Please can you provide the risk assessment that has been prepared for the opening of the new Broadway 'Roundel'. I would also be grateful if you could provide reference to sections of the Highway Code which cover the new Broadway 'Roundel'. Also please provide reference to Highway regulations that cover this type of of junction. Thank you"

Our response to your request is as follows: There are no specific requirements to have a written risk assessment of the opening of the Broadway Roundel. The junction is classified as a non-priority junction. ‘Roundel’ is just a colloquial name. Therefore the following rules of the Manx Highway Code apply: • Rule 144 You MUST NOT o Drive dangerously o Drive without due care and attention o Drive without reasonable consideration for other road users • Rule 146 – Adapt your driving to the appropriate type and condition of the road you are on; and • Rule 147 – Be considerate. Be careful of and considerate towards all types of road users, especially those requiring extra care. Broadway and the Promenade are highways thus the Highways Act 1986 applies. Broadway and the Promenade are roads thus the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1985 and the Road Traffic Act 1985 applies. Please quote the reference number 1845093 in any future communications.

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