Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Road Management Act 2004 - SECT 34

General functions

34. General functions



(1) A road authority has the following general functions-

   (a)  to provide and maintain, as part of a network of roads, roads for use
        by the community served by the road authority;

   (b)  to manage the use of roads having regard to the principle that the
        primary purpose of a road is to be used by members of the public and
        that other uses are to be managed in a manner which minimises any
        adverse effect on the safe and efficient operation of the road and on
        the environment;

   (c)  to manage traffic on roads in a manner that enhances the safe and
        efficient operation of roads;

   (ca) to design, construct, inspect, repair and maintain roads and road
        infrastructure;



   (d)  to coordinate the installation of infrastructure on roads and the
        conduct of other works in such a way as to minimise, as far as is
        reasonably practicable, adverse impacts on the provision of utility
        services;

   (e)  to undertake works and activities which promote the functions referred
        to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (ca) and to undertake activities
        which promote the function in paragraph (d).

(2) The general functions conferred on a road authority under subsection (1)
are not to be construed as limiting any other functions conferred on a road
authority by or under this Act or any other Act.

(3) In seeking to achieve its functions, a road authority should-

   (a)  consult with the community and disseminate information in relation to
        the exercise of those functions;

   (b)  take steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure the structural
        integrity and safety of public roads in accordance with this Act.