This paper describes a study that was conducted surrounding the introduction of the revised Traffic Regulations and Road Traffic Signs Code (RVV 1990) and a new Administrative Provisions for Road Traffic Order (BABW) in the Netherlands, on November, 1, 1991. The aim is to evaluate both regulations and their flanking policy. For the evaluation, road users, road authorities and, on a small scale, representatives of various organizations were questioned. A part of the flanking policy was aimed at road users, another part at road authorities. After introduction of the RVV 1990 and the BABW, road authorities were aware of the principle, but not of the accurate contents of regulations and provisions. Following introduction of the new RVV and BABW, police, judicial bodies and road authorities had many questions. In the course of time, these questions were answered through joint consultation between various bodies. Some of the questions suggested a need to modify the RVV 1990 and BABW. In retrospect, most organizations judged the updated RVV quite favourable. On the whole, the regulations have become clearer and the distinction between the RVV and the BABW is now better defined. But almost all organisations believe that the new RVV should be adapted.
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