Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

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 Department of Transport notes that there are no specific statutory guidance or mandatory distance regulations for yellow lines near junctions. The decision rests with the local authority, and traffic signing is devolved to the Welsh Government. The Minister explains police driver training standards, noting that decisions on crewing are operational matters for Chief Constables. Pursuits resulting in a fatality are referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. South Wales Police acknowledges the concerns about crewing of Road Policing Unit officers during pursuits, but states its training and operational model are designed to ensure public safety and officer competence. They highlight national standards, training, and post-pursuit review processes, while also emphasizing the need to balance operational effectiveness and resource availability, deeming single crewing the most practical option.

Noted (AI summary) Uber Eats uses industry-leading account-sharing detection technology, including real-time identity verification software requiring couriers to take selfies that are compared with their profile photo and monitors for suspicious behaviors that may indicate attempts to circumvent their security controls. Deliveroo has strengthened checks and processes to ensure rider accounts are only used by authorized individuals, including biometric checks and identity verification, and has a dedicated team investigating potential account sharing with minors; they also terminate agreements with riders who allow unregistered substitutes to use their accounts. Just Eat has introduced enhanced checks to ensure substitutes meet requirements set for all couriers, requiring pre-registration, biometric checks, and document submission to prove age and right to work; random biometric screening checks are also performed. HSE acknowledges concerns about rental of permits, employment of minors and lone working, but notes that road traffic accidents are generally a police matter. They highlight existing guidance and legislation, and ongoing work between government and the food delivery industry to improve security checks.

Noted (AI summary) The Road Policing Unit provides context from the perspective of detectives and Traffic Management Officers, stating that the speed limit does not need to be reduced and offering to speak to the Coroner or the family to explain their views further; the decision of the road's safety sits with HCC colleagues. Hertfordshire County Council will maintain the current speed limit, apply targeted vegetation clearance, consider area-wide rural speed management approaches as part of their Speed Management Strategy review, and strengthen messaging to the public on road safety and vegetation responsibilities. They will also propose regular multi-agency collision review meetings.

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).