As previously reported on HGVIreland.com the European Union has introduced a new formula for determining operator risk status. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has adopted this system, replacing the Commercial Vehicle Operator Risk Indicator (CVORI).

The EU has introduced a common formula for determining the risk status of operators via Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/695.

The RSA has implemented this new system, which will replace the Commercial Vehicle Operator Risk Indicator (CVORI) system.

The decision to introduce the new system across the EU is primarily aimed at harmonising enforcement practices throughout the Union, by ensuring that all drivers and transport undertakings are treated equally as regards checks and sanctions under the applicable Union rules. It is also aimed at facilitating the exchange of information on risk scores in the context of cross-border enforcement.

As with the CVORI system, risk ratings computed according to this new system are available to operators via their  ‘CVRT Online Account’. It will be presented as a ‘Red/ Amber/ Green ‘ status.

Operators that have a current self-declaration can view their risk rating online. In all cases operators can only view their own risk rating. The RSA does not share an operator’s risk rating with any person other than the operator themselves.

This new system will be an important part of the RSA’s ongoing enforcement toolkit and will be used to target operator/driver enforcement activity where there is most risk to road safety. Operators with a high risk (Red) indicator will be more likely to be targeted for roadside and premises inspections.