1.This Directive requires the establishment and implementation of procedures relating to road safety impact assessments, road safety audits, the management of road network safety and safety inspections by the Member States.
2.This Directive shall apply to roads which are part of the trans-European road network, whether they are at the design stage, under construction or in operation.
3.Member States may also apply the provisions of this Directive, as a set of good practices, to national road transport infrastructure, not included in the trans-European road network, that was constructed using Community funding in whole or in part.
4.This Directive shall not apply to road tunnels covered by Directive 2004/54/EC.