The Red Tape Assessment analysed a set of administrative procedures in the road freight sector as a case study for cross-country comparisons of the administrative costs within a specific sector. Eleven participating countries were required to carry out their own analysis over the period of November 2005-March 2007. The analysis is based on the validated data sheets received from those countries. While many methodological issues are raised, the RTA has enabled a comparative assessment of the administrative requirements imposed in each jurisdiction which provides a basis for identifying good practices which have resulted in fewer administrative burdens.