Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

Concerns summary There is no mandatory requirement for LGVs to have reversing cameras or for existing cameras to be maintained, increasing the risk of accidents during reversing manoeuvres.

Concerns summary Numerous streetlights on a dangerous stretch of road were reported faulty but not repaired in a timely manner, severely reducing pedestrian visibility and contributing to fatal collisions.

Concerns summary A dangerous road stretch lacks pedestrian crossings, has obscured visibility from parked vehicles, and suffers from poor street lighting and absent central road markings, leading to multiple incidents.

Concerns summary A vehicle's anti-locking braking system (ABS) critically failed after a tyre detachment, incorrectly reducing braking and creating an unaddressed design flaw. This specific scenario of tyre detachment is not accounted for in industry testing, affecting many vehicles.

Concerns summary Drivers are failing to self-notify the DVLA of medical conditions, and there's a lack of clarity on medical professionals' awareness or effective use of reporting guidelines. A promised national road safety strategy addressing this issue remains unpublished.

Concerns summary Pursuing drivers lacked the ability to communicate dynamic risk assessments, were overburdened with tasks leading to missed critical information, and police training suggested a two-officer crew for safety.

Concerns summary The DVLA's over-reliance on drivers self-reporting medical unfitness is problematic, as some individuals with impairments may lack insight or be unwilling to inform them, risking future deaths.

Concerns summary A lack of oversight regarding the 'rental' of food delivery licenses to children under 18 places them in vulnerable lone-working situations, increasing their risk of road traffic collisions and harm.

Concerns summary The 60mph speed limit on the stretch of Sarratt Road between the M25 over-bridge and Sarratt Village is too high, posing a road safety risk.

Concerns summary Dangerous road conditions, including ungritted ice and flowing water, were not addressed despite public reports. The existing reporting systems for road faults were unclear and disparate, leading to a failure to act on these critical safety concerns.

Concerns summary A high-incident crossroads junction is inherently confusing due to its non-signalised, historic design, posing an ongoing safety risk despite current legal compliance.

Concerns summary An unexplained gap in the motorway safety barrier, adjacent to established trees, poses a significant risk of severe injury or death if vehicles lose control and leave the carriageway at high speed.

Concerns summary Ineffective temporary plastic road barriers that offer no resistance, allowing vehicles to leave the carriageway, remain present in gaps along the A660, posing a risk of future fatal collisions.

Concerns summary Delays in a criminal investigation mean a suspect in a fatal road incident is unrestricted, posing a risk of further harm due to the absence of bail conditions or driving disqualification.

Concerns summary Thin surface treatments on roads can cause significantly reduced friction in early life, particularly dangerous for motorcycles in dry conditions, without adequate warning signage for drivers unaware of the altered grip.

Concerns summary National Highways knowingly delayed replacing hazardous P1 terminal designs for financial reasons, creating an ongoing safety risk for vehicles on designated roads.

Concerns summary Delayed reporting of road traffic collisions by Police to the Highways Department (annual review vs. immediate) prevents timely identification and intervention for highway safety improvements.

Concerns summary A mound of earth on the motorway central reservation creates a dangerous hazard, causing loss of vehicle control and risking catastrophic accidents for road users.

Concerns summary The MPS failed to effectively implement and train staff on police pursuit policies, leading to inconsistent expectations among officers regarding the time required for pursuit authorization decisions.

Concerns summary The IOPC's investigation terms of reference failed to include measuring vehicle distances during police pursuits, impacting the inquest by lacking objective evidence crucial for future learning and policy development.

Concerns summary National regulations for temporary road signage are inadequate, as compliant signage at a collision site was found to be insufficient, indicating a wider safety issue.

Concerns summary A specific crossroads has a history of numerous serious and fatal collisions, and concerns remain regarding the road layout despite a speed limit reduction, indicating a risk of future deaths.

Concerns summary The vehicle licensing system relies on older drivers, including those with cognitive decline, to self-report medical conditions. This self-reporting is inadequate and poses a risk of future road deaths.

Concerns summary A residential cul-de-sac lacks adequate barriers and standard height kerbing at its end, allowing vehicles to repeatedly enter an adjacent canal, posing a significant safety risk.

Concerns summary The driving licence system's reliance on self-reporting medical conditions, particularly dementia, is unsafe due to significant underreporting. This exposes other road users to substantial risk from drivers with compromised abilities.