We plan our activities in the context of our long-term vision, based on our strategic objectives as an independent regulator. These are set out in our business plan.
ORR's business plan
Our aim is to protect the interests of road and rail users, and our business plan sets out how we intend to do so.
Our functions
Our safety and economic functions are driven by legislation, and we are accountable to Parliament and the public.
The law and our duties
We operate within the framework set by legislation, and we are accountable through Parliament and the courts.
How we prioritise our activities
Our enforcement powers are established by UK and EU legislation. We prioritise our activities to help us focus our resource in a way that will deliver most value out of our interventions.
Expert advisors
We work closely with expert panels and other bodies both in the UK and in Europe to ensure our regulatory approach is built on expertise, cutting-edge thinking and best practice.
Our accountability
We are accountable to elected bodies throughout the United Kingdom.
Better regulation
We set out our approach to better regulation in order to meet our statutory reporting requirements.
Impact assessments
Impact assessments are an important tool that regulators and central government use when developing policy.
Business critical models
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