Department for Transport

Noted (AI summary) National Highways will investigate road markings, signing, and carriageway layout on the A5, with a view to identifying mitigation measures to reduce injudicious overtaking. Implementation of any measures is subject to funding availability, with the investigation to be completed by 30/06/2026 and implementation in FY 2026-27. • Moss Farm Shop has asked Midland Signs to prepare a "no right turn" sign to be placed at the exit of the car park. • Moss Farm Shop will advise drivers leaving the shop not to turn right.

Noted (AI summary) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) acknowledges the concerns but states that its role is to ensure fair value and good outcomes for customers, not to prevent accidents or mandate specific product features like telematics, which falls outside their remit. The ABI will continue to work with its members to promote telematics for young drivers, advocate for young driver safety within the Road Safety Strategy, collaborate with road safety partners, and campaign to raise awareness of motor insurance frauds. The Department for Transport and DVSA highlight existing resources and campaigns for new drivers, and mention a consultation on introducing a Minimum Learning Period for learner drivers that closes on 11 May. Brake, a road-safety charity, acknowledges the concerns and highlights its campaigning for stronger licensing measures and its delivery of road-safety education, as well as providing support to families bereaved and seriously injured in road crashes. The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) commits to writing to all general insurance firms with Corporate Chartered status to highlight the report's issues and working with various stakeholders to improve practices related to young drivers, named driver arrangements, and telematics, with guidance to be published by the end of 2026.

Noted (AI summary) HSE acknowledges the concerns around the rental of food delivery licenses to under 18s, lone working, and road safety but states road traffic accidents are generally a police matter. HSE notes actions being taken by other government departments and the food delivery industry to tighten controls.

Noted (AI summary) TfL updated operational rules for track searches on 12 May 2025 and established a review group to improve communication between operational staff and police. They are testing a prototype lighting rig to enhance track illumination at night and plan to roll it out across the LU network in 2026 if successful. The Department for Transport notes the concerns and refers to Transport for London's responsibility for operational safety and their response to the report. The Railway Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) states that its standards do not apply to London Underground, and that existing mainline regulations and safety data do not warrant further action on their part.

Noted (AI summary) The CAA concludes that no change to the existing aviation safety regulation framework is currently required, given safeguards in place related to airworthiness and operational regulations, design and certification requirements and operator safety management systems; however, it will continue to carefully monitor safety data and future aviation safety investigation recommendations related to fire risks. The CAA concludes that no change to the existing aviation safety regulation framework is currently required, given safeguards in place related to airworthiness and operational regulations, design and certification requirements and operator safety management systems; however, it will continue to carefully monitor safety data and future aviation safety investigation recommendations related to fire risks. The DfT notes that ICAO has amended Annex 13 via SARP 5.1.3 (Amendment 17 of Annex 13) introducing the right for another state to request that they take over investigative responsibility should no investigation be initiated within thirty days and giving states the right to do their own investigation using widely available information if no investigation is then initiated.

Noted (AI summary) Dorset Council plans to implement a temporary traffic regulation order prohibiting certain turns at the Loscombe Crossroads. They are also conducting a feasibility study to introduce average speed cameras on the A30 between Yeovil and Sherborne. The Department for Transport acknowledges the concerns but states that decisions about road layout and safety are the responsibility of the local traffic authority (Dorset Council).

Noted (AI summary) The Department for Transport confirms that it is not the owner of the wreck and has no legal responsibility pertaining to it, as the wreck was sold to a private individual in 1957.

Noted (AI summary) The Department for Transport acknowledges the coroner's concerns, highlights the falling number of fatalities for young drivers, and mentions the THINK! campaign and development of a new road safety strategy without committing to specific changes related to the concerns raised.

Noted (AI summary) Affinity Water expresses condolences and describes existing safety measures and a commitment to zero harm. Following the death, they reviewed and strengthened traffic management practices and implemented stricter oversight of contractors, resulting in a reduction in street works requiring emergency permits; they also enhanced permit application processes, including additional resourcing, improved communication, and reinforced training. The Department for Transport expresses condolences and notes that road safety is a high priority. It describes the role of the Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice and that the code is currently being updated with a consultation planned for early summer and publication by the end of 2025, taking the coroner's report into account. Essex County Council explains its role in regulating street works, noting limitations in refusing permits and the use of the Street Manager system. They will raise the lack of incident reporting in retrospective permit applications with the Department for Transport. Hatton Traffic Management undertook a full review of emergency works procedures, resulting in new design layouts for all traffic light schemes which were rolled out across the business. A specific toolbox talk addressing this issue and the above changes, was devised and rolled out across the business.

Noted (AI summary) The Department for Transport acknowledges the concerns about e-cycle modification but states that existing regulations and enforcement powers are sufficient. They highlight regulations concerning e-cycles, the responsibilities of manufacturers and retailers, and the role of the Office for Product Safety and Standards and Local Authority Trading Standards.

Noted (AI summary) The Department for Transport states that the concerns raised are not appropriate for them to respond to, as the incident occurred on a racetrack and not on a public highway, and refers the matter to DCMS. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport will work with Sport England, HSE, the ACU, the Department for Transport, and other stakeholders to assess possible actions to improve track safety and help prevent future deaths at motocross activities.