Writing a policy

There are several aspects to developing a safe driving policy. To make it easy for you we've split them into two parts:

The 'must haves' (the minimum your policy should be built around):

• Choose vehicles with a high safety rating
• Maintain them properly
• Create safer drivers through training and education
• Address driver fatigue, distraction, speed and drink-driving
• Promote use of safety belts and other safety features.

The 'could haves' (additions we recommend):

• Include some focus on fuel efficiency
• Use employee incentives for safe driving behaviour
• Incorporate your safe driving policy into the company health and safety policy
• Encourage healthy eating, sleep, work and exercise habits that assist safe driving.

At the end of the day, what you put in your policy should address the problems identified in your analyses. When looking at how to raise awareness of driver safety and efficiency or address issues such as fatigue, it is important to involve and consult staff.

Case studies

• Massey combats driver fatigue
• LG Anderson gets its staff on board
• Fulton Hogan BoP tackles idlers

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Last updated: 28 August 2007