Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

Concerns summary Inadequate highway inspection practices failed to document carriageway deterioration, and a proposed new management procedure risks increasing deaths, particularly for cyclists, by raising the threshold for defect investigation and repair.

Concerns summary London's Cycle Super Highways and roads suffer from inadequate systems for determining and monitoring grip levels. Urgent research is needed on scientific grip value assessment and the adverse effects of adjacent areas with differing grip.

Concerns summary High-powered kit cars are sold without requiring specific driving courses, and their post-initial testing lacks rigor. Inexperienced drivers can operate these vehicles with a standard license, unlike the graduated system for motorcycles.

Concerns summary The pedestrian crossing at the junction is unsafe due to a lack of signals, audible/vibrating assistance, and an insufficient all-red light phase, posing significant risk.

Concerns summary A pothole exceeding the minimum depth for repair was present in the carriageway, contributing to a fatal accident.

Concerns summary Pedestrians waiting in hatched road areas and vehicles passing in these zones create confusion and significant risk of road traffic incidents.

Concerns summary The absence of warning signs on a road stretch with a high incidence of accidents due to slippery conditions poses an ongoing risk to drivers.

Concerns summary Insufficient consideration of increasing cyclist numbers on highways leads to inadequate defect categorisation, prioritising cycle lanes over highways where many cyclists also face significant risks.

Concerns summary The absence of rumble strips on double white lines at a merging carriageway increases the risk of vehicles inadvertently straying into oncoming traffic, particularly where visibility is inhibited.

Concerns summary A junction's poor state of repair and lack of clear pavement/roadway boundaries encourage pedestrians to cross unsafely and drivers to cut corners, posing significant collision risks.

Concerns summary The road's narrow, unlit, and unkerbed characteristics, bordered by hedgerows, make the 70 mph speed limit unsafe, with experts stating speeds above 50 mph pose significant risks.

Concerns summary Poor design of the school service road and bus bay, coupled with insufficient staff supervision, created a highly dangerous situation for children crossing the road, stemming from a lack of accountability in the school's construction.

Concerns summary The junction's design is inherently dangerous, allowing left-turning vehicles to cross straight-ahead traffic and lacking clear road signage to warn users of potential conflict, especially for cyclists.

Concerns summary A 'Drive Clean System' in the vehicle, which encourages smooth driving, may have discouraged the driver from making necessary evasive steering movements, potentially contributing to the fatality. The system's influence on driver response requires review.

Concerns summary Dangerous road conditions near a park entrance are created by the absence of a pedestrian crossing, vehicles obscuring views, and the speed limit, posing significant risks to pedestrians, especially children.

Concerns summary A lack of clear clinical guidance on when to reintroduce Warfarin after a head injury risks either premature commencement leading to bleeding, or delayed commencement causing stroke.

Concerns summary Persistent standing water and water flow across a specific carriageway section contributed to numerous past collisions, posing an ongoing danger to road users, especially during heavy rain.

Concerns summary The junction design is "challenging" and dangerous, evidenced by a history of fatal collisions and observed "near misses." There were also significant delays for HGVs attempting to turn safely.

Concerns summary A raised section of tarmac separating a motorway slip road from the main carriageway caused a motorcyclist to fall, leading to fatal injuries.

Concerns summary Current legislation exempts older, powerful vehicles from essential safety requirements like helmets or seatbelts, posing significant risks to riders and other road users.

Concerns summary Water pooling on a busy road and verges that could propel cars over safety barriers create hazardous driving conditions, despite the drainage being considered operative.

Concerns summary The winter maintenance policy and decision-making process inadequately addressed extreme or "microclimatic" road conditions, and the incident failed to prompt a formal review or learning.

Concerns summary No specific concerns are detailed in the provided text.

Concerns summary The road layout, safety notices, and barriers on a specific section of the A3075 are inadequate, posing a persistent risk of vehicles leaving the road.