Hazardous road design
239 items
2 sources
Failure to assess and implement timely safety improvements on known hazardous road locations with a history of multiple incidents.
Cross-Source Insight
Hazardous road design has been flagged across 2 independent accountability sources:
8 inquiry recs
231 PFD reports
This issue has been identified by multiple independent accountability bodies, suggesting it is a recurring systemic concern.
Inquiry Recommendations (8)
LADB-22 — Revise signal sighting standard to explicitly consider signal readability
Recommendation: The standard on signal sighting should require that explicit consideration is to be given to the readability of a signal. It should be made clear that the fact that a signal complies with a minimum requirement is not of itself …
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LADB-23 — Define additional time required for reading gantry-mounted and complex signals
Recommendation: The standard on signal sighting should deal explicitly with the additional time required for the reading of certain signals, including (but not necessarily limited to) those mounted on gantries (para 11.13).
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LADB-25 — Clarify "very short duration" definition within the signal sighting standard
Recommendation: The reference to “very short duration” in the standard on signal sighting should be clarified (para 11.14).
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LADB-26 — Identify and retrospectively review locations affected by "very short duration" ambiguity
Recommendation: Areas where ambiguity in the meaning of “very short duration” may have caused, or may still cause, problems should be identified. There should be a retrospective review of all locations where this may be the case, so that appropriate action …
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LADB-27 — Clarify "overhead line equipment" in signal sighting standard to mean wires and droppers
Recommendation: The expression “overhead line equipment” in the Group Standard on signal sighting should be clarified by the statement that it refers only to wires and droppers (para 11.16).
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LADB-28 — Define acceptable limits for temporary signal obscuration in sighting standards
Recommendation: The standard on signal sighting should define acceptable limits to the temporary obscuration of a signal, subject to the overriding right of a signal sighting committee to determine whether the nature and extent of the interruption in the individual case …
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LADB-29 — Explicitly define cab sight lines for signal positioning based on driver's eye
Recommendation: The standard on signal sighting should explicitly define the cab sight lines within which signals must be positioned by reference to the envelop governing the position of the driver’s eye which is specified for each particular rolling stock (para 11.17).
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LADB-9 — Railtrack to conduct safety examination of Paddington station layout and operations.
Recommendation: Railtrack should conduct a safety examination of the layout over 0-2 miles from Paddington Station so as to satisfy the HMRI, if necessary by a risk assessment and additional measures, that it is safe for operation at current speeds and …
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PFD Reports (231) — showing 100 most recent
Nathan Cyster
Concerns: Hazardous right-turn manoeuvres, absent "left turn only" signage, ineffective road markings, and ambiguous legal guidance for crossing double white lines collectively create a dangerous road environment.
Pending
David Langford
Concerns: Poor visibility at a dangerous road junction, caused by overgrown foliage, a dull mirror, and old railings, is exacerbated by an inappropriate national speed limit, posing a risk of future collisions.
Response: Conwy County Borough Council has agreed to replace obscuring railings by March 2026 and will advertise a proposal to reduce the speed limit on the A548 to 40mph. They have …
Overdue
Gurkirat Singh
Concerns: 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.
Response: Sandwell Council plans to extend a road safety improvement scheme to High Street, including new pedestrian crossings, enhanced street lighting, traffic-calming measures, and a 20mph speed zone. Detailed design, audits, …
Responded
Air India Boeing 787
Concerns: Mortuaries demonstrate an under-appreciation of formalin dangers, lacking routine monitoring and appropriate equipment for handling highly contaminated repatriated bodies, exposing staff to severe health risks.
Overdue
Cheryl Edwards
Concerns: 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.
Responded
Ayan Sediqi
Concerns: 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.
Response: Lincolnshire County Council has a dedicated communication and engagement plan for 2026 to increase public awareness of how to report immediate road dangers. This includes collaborating with partners, increasing social …
Response: Lincolnshire Police will work with National Highways to promote their 24/7 Customer Contact Centre number through public-facing materials, community engagement, and digital communications to improve public awareness of how to …
Response: National Highways reiterates existing guidance for reporting emergencies (999) and states its Customer Contact Centre also directs callers to 999 for urgent matters. They have several actions planned, including establishing …
Responded
Charlotte Noordam
Concerns: A high-incident crossroads junction is inherently confusing due to its non-signalised, historic design, posing an ongoing safety risk despite current legal compliance.
Responded
Leigh Nardelli
Concerns: National Highways knowingly delayed replacing hazardous P1 terminal designs for financial reasons, creating an ongoing safety risk for vehicles on designated roads.
Responded
Patrick Mongan
Concerns: 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.
Responded
Charlotte Avis
Concerns: 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.
Responded
Martin Saunders
Concerns: Reduced visibility, permissible right turns from a parking bay, and speed limits on a particular road create a high risk of collisions. Planned speed reductions may not fully mitigate this.
Overdue
Freddie Slater
Concerns: The absence of physical barriers on a grass verge separating two motorways creates a high risk of vehicles crossing into parallel lanes, leading to potential high-speed collisions and fatalities.
Overdue
Emma Hill
Concerns: Obstructed visibility at a road junction and high traffic speeds following a speed limit change create an ongoing risk of serious collisions and potential fatalities.
Responded
Mohammed Khan
Concerns: Insufficient street lighting and a lack of warning signs at a poorly marked 90-degree turn and dead-end contributed to a fatal road traffic accident.
Responded
Arsalan Baig
Concerns: Inadequate street lighting and missing traffic warning signs at a sharp turn towards a wall significantly contributed to a fatal road accident.
Responded
Donald Mitchell
Concerns: A dangerous 5.75-mile stretch of the A48 road, with varying speeds and no dedicated cyclist safety infrastructure, has a high number of fatal and serious collisions, particularly for cyclists.
Overdue
Anthony Paine
Concerns: The 30 mph speed limit on A361 North Bar Street is potentially too high. A road rise obscures the pedestrian crossing, increasing collision risk, especially given high pedestrian traffic.
Responded
John Liddle
Concerns: A 40 mph speed limit on a residential road with bends, junctions, and a history of collisions is unsafe and requires permanent reduction.
Responded
Nigel Sweet
Concerns: A dangerous stretch of the A38 with a high collision rate lacks funding for a proposed average speed camera safety scheme.
Responded
William Lardner
Concerns: Limited public transport and expensive drop-off charges at Bournemouth Airport force passengers to walk along dangerous, unpaved, high-speed roads. This creates significant pedestrian safety risks, especially for those with luggage.
Responded
Gary Dunn
Concerns: Inadequate road signage at a busy roundabout, especially for lane usage and alternative pedestrian/cyclist routes, makes navigation difficult for unfamiliar drivers and cyclists, risking collisions.
Overdue
Jay Whiting
Concerns: Mature trees lining Embankment Road are dangerously close to the carriageway, directly contributing to multiple fatal collisions when vehicles leave the road. Their placement also obstructs pedestrian safety.
Responded
Terence Gillard
Concerns: A dangerous uncontrolled pedestrian crossing on a multi-lane 40mph road lacks safety features and has a history of accidents. Redesign plans are uncertain and significantly delayed.
Responded
Polly Friedhoff
Concerns: A dangerously narrow shared-use path is heavily used by fast-moving cyclists and pedestrians, leading to accidents. Its width is well below national guidance, and no clear safety solution has been implemented.
Responded
Mark Eccles
Concerns: The junction had limited visibility and was subject to the national speed limit, contributing to a significant road safety risk.
Responded
Scott Davies
Concerns: A hard-to-see, locked, matt black steel barrier on a legitimate road poses a serious collision risk for cyclists and emergency vehicles, especially at dusk or in the dark.
Responded
James Turner
Concerns: Unaddressed road safety concerns at the collision site, including speed limits and limited visibility for agricultural vehicles, persist due to unimplemented council recommendations.
Responded
Mason Portman
Concerns: The absence of appropriate road markings and signage on a slip road regarding speed or curvature ahead created dangerous driving conditions.
Responded
Tracey Haybittle
Concerns: Satnav verbal commands at a specific junction are confusing drivers, causing them to turn the wrong way onto a slip road, creating a frequent and serious risk of collisions.
Responded
Kial Thurman
Concerns: A rural, unlit road with a 60 mph limit narrows at a blind bend and bridge, causing frequent collisions. The national speed limit is too high, posing a risk of future deaths.
Responded
Matthew Scott
Concerns: A lengthy, defective, and subsided section of road, prone to holding standing water that could freeze, created a significant hazard for drivers, leading to loss of vehicle control.
Responded
George Dillon
Concerns: A dangerous crest on a 60mph country road causes vehicles to lose control at lower speeds, exacerbated by poor visibility at night and a lack of adequate warning signs.
Responded
David Wellington
Concerns: A shared service road dangerously lacks designated pedestrian pathways, clear markings, or warning signs. Obstructions like bins and parked vehicles further reduce visibility and hinder emergency vehicle access.
Responded
Natalie Mountford
Concerns: A known accident black spot, exacerbated by uninvestigated water sources on the road, alongside Wessex Water's failure to log and act on reported leaks, poses a significant ongoing risk of icy road conditions.
Responded
Kyle Goater
Concerns: The absence of advance warning signs for a layby situated at the bottom of a dip on a 50mph road created an unforeseen hazard, contributing to a fatal collision.
Responded
Paul Frear
Concerns: The confusing design of a road junction, featuring conflicting traffic lights and inadequate pedestrian signals, creates a significant and unclear crossing risk for pedestrians.
Responded
Walter Faulder
Concerns: A busy pedestrian crossing, used by schoolchildren and older people, lacks adequate safety features, with concerns raised about the need for traffic lights to prevent future accidents.
Responded
Amal Ahmed
Concerns: Inadequate and poorly visible "No Entry" signage at a slip road junction, particularly at night, frequently leads to drivers mistakenly entering the road in the wrong direction.
Overdue
Terence Duncan
Concerns: Extendable trailers' sideguards, compliant only at their shortest length, leave dangerous gaps when extended. This regulatory loophole creates an equivalent hazard to unprotected road users as fixed trailers.
Responded
Absolom Duffy
Concerns: The "give way" signage at a junction with restricted visibility may be insufficient, as drivers must stop to ensure safety, raising concerns that a "stop" command would be safer.
Responded
Richard Littlewood
Concerns: Repeat fatal incidents on a specific road bend highlight concerns about inadequate safety measures and a lack of clear timescales for assessing and implementing additional road markings despite discussions between authorities.
Responded
Mason French
Concerns: Despite previous safety improvements, cyclists remain at significant risk at a specific road location, necessitating further measures to prevent future collisions.
Responded
Milan Hamza
Concerns: Lack of adequate signage to alert westbound drivers of a sharp left-hand bend and the adjacent water hazard creates a significant risk of future road incidents.
Responded
Vivien Radocz
Concerns: Lack of adequate signage to alert westbound drivers of a sharp left-hand bend and the adjacent water hazard creates a significant risk of future road incidents.
Overdue
David Levett
Concerns: The absence of safe parking areas, like hard shoulders, on an all-lane running smart motorway created a significant safety risk for broken-down vehicles.
Responded
Rebecca Kirby
Concerns: The Lowgate area poses a severe pedestrian safety risk on busy nights due to inadequate crossing facilities, dangerous taxi operations, and insufficient traffic management for intoxicated crowds.
Overdue
Kelly Dunne
Concerns: The A690 junctions have a dangerous layout, high traffic volume, and inappropriate speed limits, with planned improvements being insufficient, untimely, and failing to address the series of junctions, risking further fatal collisions.
Responded
Josie Archer-Smith
Concerns: A specific M20 motorway section has a design flaw, combining an incline and camber, causing water to run across the carriageway and leading to frequent aquaplaning incidents and collisions.
Responded
Matthew Rouch
Concerns: The A48 'Forage roundabout junction' is deemed dangerous, requiring urgent changes to enhance road user awareness and implement traffic calming measures to prevent further fatalities.
Responded
Aaron Edwards
Concerns: A dangerous road junction with poor visibility, exacerbated by school traffic, requires safety improvements to prevent further deaths from high-speed driving.
Responded
Jennifer Wong
Concerns: A poorly designed nearside cycle lane creates confusion and places cyclists in conflict with right-turning vehicles, exacerbated by the lane being narrower than recommended standards.
Responded
Paul Morris and Alison Morris
Concerns: The A44 footpath crossing has limited visibility for both pedestrians and motorists, exacerbated by foliage, inadequate safety barriers, poor crossing design, traffic speed, and insufficient signage.
Responded
Michael Draper and Rafal Wojdyl
Concerns: A busy road junction has dangerously obscured vision for exiting vehicles due to its layout, bend, and foliage, exacerbated by a 50mph speed limit on the main road, risking collisions.
Responded
Michael Williams
Concerns: Obstructed visibility from a hedge at a road junction (Green Lane onto A525) creates an ongoing risk of future vehicle collisions and potential loss of life.
Responded
Zoltan Torok
Concerns: Smart motorways with no hard shoulder create risks for broken-down vehicles, compounded by occupant proximity to running lanes and confusion from mixing smart and traditional motorways.
Responded
Margaret Lewis
Concerns: Highway safety risks exist for pedestrians crossing a 60mph road from a canal towpath, compounded by quiet electric cars, earphone use, and sun glare, increasing accident reoccurrence.
Overdue
Sasha-Raven Marie Brown
Concerns: A specific road section is dangerously prone to severe surface water accumulation due to inadequate drainage and poor design, creating a high risk of accidents exacerbated by a lack of warning signs. Permanent engineering changes are critically needed.
Overdue
Harry Simmons
Concerns: A dangerous road junction is prone to collisions due to drivers cutting corners, sun glare impairing visibility, and a lack of effective signage or road design to mitigate risks.
Responded
Stephen Cloudsdale
Concerns: Highway safety concerns on the A66 include inadequate lighting and warning signage for crossing vehicles, high traffic speeds, and an insufficient central reservation width.
Overdue
James McKeough
Concerns: The positioning, brightness, and color of rear flashing LED lights on trailers can mask or be misinterpreted as turn indicators, hindering other drivers' ability to discern turning intentions.
Responded
Oscar Seaman
Concerns: High collision rates persist on a road where speeding is ignored, compounded by an unsafe junction lacking stop signs and adequate visibility, necessitating speed cameras and mirrors.
Responded
Heather Page
Concerns: Numerous pedestrian crossings require walking on tracks, contributing to a high fatality rate on a specific section, exacerbated by local authority opposition to track rationalisation efforts.
Responded
Pathushan Sutharsan
Concerns: A road junction on the Downs Link remains hazardous for cyclists, pedestrians, and equestrians, lacking safe crossing infrastructure, such as a Pegasus crossing or bridge, and suffering from poor sight lines.
Responded
Caitlin Swan
Concerns: A concealed road junction on a downhill stretch lacks warning signs, posing a significant hazard to drivers unfamiliar with the acute turn and stationary vehicles.
Responded
David Lewis
Concerns: Drivers fail to notice a roundabout approached from a bend, indicating a need for further engineering solutions like rumble strips to provide additional warnings.
Responded
Daniel Hughes
Concerns: Road safety concerns at a blind bend include poor visibility for right turns from a driveway, inappropriate speed limits, and the absence of warning signs.
Responded
Daniel Waite
Concerns: The A20 Ashford Road lacks parking restrictions and requirements for warning signage, allowing large vehicles to park unsafely and posing a significant risk to other road users.
Responded
Daniel Bancroft
Concerns: Dangerous road conditions on the A66 include a lack of pedestrian warnings, rapid acceleration onto an unlit section, poor lighting, and national speed limit signs placed too close to a roundabout.
Responded
Frazer Golden
Concerns: Confusing "SLOW" road markings on a 60mph road and a lack of warning signs or hazard lines on a bend with reduced visibility created a dangerous road environment.
Responded
Ellie Isaacs
Concerns: Obstructed driver views, a Pelicon crossing located after a high-speed zone, and high non-compliance with traffic signals at the crossing create a dangerous environment for pedestrians.
Responded
Bartosz Kusiak
Concerns: An unlit dual carriageway with a national speed limit, lacking a footpath, is extremely unsafe for pedestrians. Visibility for drivers was inadequate, making emergency stops impossible within the available range.
Responded
Grant Macdonald
Concerns: The junction is considered unsafe due to a history of collisions and concerns regarding the safety of vehicles performing U-turn maneuvers across the carriageway to a central reservation.
Overdue
Mitica Ladunca
Concerns: A lack of adequate signage warning A322 drivers about a pedestrian crossing point creates a safety hazard for those traversing both carriageways.
Responded
Gary Webster
Concerns: Inadequate risk assessment procedures led to untrained staff performing hazardous tasks. The safety boat's permissioning system was ineffective, allowing unauthorised operation, and the weir lacked a safe platform for debris removal.
Responded
Liam Clark
Concerns: A fatal road collision involving an agricultural vehicle with a protruding boom highlights the need for a review of road layout, signage, and safety improvements at the A5 junction.
Responded
Adam Wilcox
Concerns: A busy main road lacks safe pedestrian and cycle crossings, forcing individuals to navigate dangerous sections where pathways end, significantly increasing the risk of serious collisions.
Overdue
Jamie Finlay
Concerns: The filter lane and junction design fails to prevent drivers from incorrectly turning onto the wrong side of bollards, posing a road safety risk.
Responded
Darren Wilson
Concerns: A notorious accident hotspot lacked essential traffic calming measures, including reduced speed limits and double white lines, contributing to numerous near misses and non-fatal collisions.
Overdue
David Moore
Concerns: A dark section of the A693, serving as an unofficial pedestrian crossing point with a 60mph speed limit and no street lighting, creates a critical hazard where vehicle stopping distances exceed driver visibility.
Responded
Gareth Williams
Concerns: Safety on a road known for speeding and overtaking would be improved by extending double white lines to restrict dangerous overtaking maneuvers.
Overdue
Jamie Staley
Concerns: Lack of signage and relatively easy access points allow pedestrians to inadvertently stray onto the A40 near Gibraltar tunnels, posing a risk of future collisions.
Responded
Salma Sidat
Concerns: The A34 bypass (Melrose Way Bend) is dangerous due to the lack of a continuous white line, allowing unsafe overtaking on a dark stretch of road.
Responded
Hajra Sidat
Concerns: The A34 bypass (Melrose Way Bend) is dangerous due to the lack of a continuous white line, allowing unsafe overtaking on a dark stretch of road.
Responded
Liyakat Sidat
Concerns: The A34 bypass at Melrose Way Bend is dangerous due to the absence of a continuous white line, allowing unsafe overtaking in dark conditions and posing a risk to lives.
Responded
Dev Naran
Concerns: Motorway management lacks automatic detection for stationary vehicles in live lanes, compounded by long gaps in emergency refuge areas and confusing signage on dynamic hard shoulders, increasing the risk of fatal collisions.
Responded
Steffan Evans
Concerns: There are continuing concerns regarding the high volume and speed of traffic on the B5017, particularly at junctions, warranting a further review to improve road safety.
Responded
Pauline Howell
Concerns: A busy junction and pedestrian crossing is dangerously designed, allowing no margin for error for either pedestrians or drivers, and has led to multiple similar deaths.
Responded
Antony Rogivska
Concerns: Dangerous road junctions and mini-roundabouts have a history of serious collisions, with ongoing safety concerns repeatedly raised by local residents and campaigners.
Responded
John Shackley
Concerns: The lack of a footpath, street lighting, and poor visibility on the A329 near a hotel forces pedestrians to cross a dangerous, unlit road.
Responded
Jason Imi
Concerns: The absence of a footpath and street lighting near a hotel entrance on a main road forces pedestrians to cross in darkness with poor visibility, creating a significant risk of collision.
Responded
Thomas Reid
Concerns: Insufficient and easily obscured advanced warning signage for a dangerous junction with a history of serious incidents poses an ongoing risk, despite awareness of the need for improvements.
Overdue
Richard Hallett
Concerns: A lack of road markings at junctions and permitted parking obstructing sightlines created dangerous driving conditions, leading to confusion about right of way and reduced visibility.
Responded
Barry Clow
Responded
Richard Phillips
Concerns: A known problem of water running and freezing on a road descent created hazardous icy conditions, contributing to a fatal collision and highlighting unresolved road safety issues.
Responded
William Hignett
Concerns: Safety concerns include hazardous junction configuration, insufficient street lighting, vegetation obstructing visibility, and an inappropriate speed limit.
Overdue
June Russell
Concerns: The junction has a persistently high injury collision rate, requiring urgent improvements to signage, traffic lights, and line of sight, with existing work progressing too slowly.
Responded
Shaun Neal
Concerns: The absence of double solid white lines at a collision site, despite expert opinion they could prevent dangerous manoeuvres, raises concerns about road safety markings.
Responded
Christopher Innes
Concerns: An unmarked bus stop on a 50mph road without pedestrian facilities created a hazard for alighting passengers, exacerbated by overgrown vegetation and unclear management responsibility.
Responded
Julia Peto
Concerns: Many two-stage pedestrian crossings nationally may lack louvres to prevent 'see-through' confusion from green signals and proper road markings to warn pedestrians of traffic direction.
Responded
Ozan Allen
Concerns: A busy crossroads junction lacks pedestrian guard railings, has impaired visibility, and features staggered crossings often misused by pedestrians, contributing to a high rate of collisions.
Responded