Inadequate pedestrian lighting

Lack of sufficient street lighting in pedestrian-heavy areas (e.g., near bus stops, venues), creating significant hazards.

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PFD report
93match
Beryl Fricker
Jan 2020 · Dorset
Poor street lighting at a wide, busy junction in a residential area created inadequate illumination for all road users, increasing collision risks for pedestrians and vehicles.
Matched on terms: inadequate, lighting, pedestrian
PFD report
89match
Harold Henshall
May 2014 · Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire
Inadequate street lighting and crossing facilities on Church Street, especially near St Edwards Church, increased the risk to elderly pedestrians crossing the road.
Matched on terms: inadequate, lighting, pedestrian
PFD report
89match
James Anthony Lewis and Lorraine Molyneaux
Feb 2020 · Dorset
Repeated pedestrian fatalities at an uncontrolled crossing point, driven by bus stop proximity and inadequate lighting, highlight an urgent need for a new controlled crossing and neglected funding applications.
Matched on terms: inadequate, lighting, pedestrian
PFD report
89match
Millie Taylor-Noonan
Apr 2020 · Lincolnshire
Inadequate pedestrian safety measures near a school crossing, including a lack of lighting, railings, dedicated crossings, crossing patrols, or temporary speed limits, creates a high-risk environment for students.
Matched on terms: inadequate, lighting, pedestrian
PFD report
87match
Luke Saxton
Nov 2018 · North Yorkshire
The absence of street lighting in a dark area with bus stops near a popular venue creates a significant road safety risk for pedestrians.
Matched on terms: lighting, pedestrian
PFD report
87match
Hoshi Naylor
Feb 2019 · West Yorkshire (East)
The absence of facilitated pedestrian crossing points and sparse crossing infrastructure in a busy area, combined with poor street lighting, creates a significant hazard for pedestrians.
Matched on terms: lighting, pedestrian
PFD report
85match
Jason Imi
Jul 2019 · Berkshire
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.
Matched on terms: lighting, pedestrian
PFD report
81match
Paul Coxon
Jul 2015 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Inadequate signage for safe pedestrian crossing, lack of illuminated signs, and an inappropriate 50 mph speed limit on a complex slip road where driver visibility is limited create significant hazard.
Matched on terms: inadequate, pedestrian
PFD report
81match
Doreen Fell
Feb 2019 · Cumbria
The national speed limit and lack of street lighting on a trunk road through a village created hazardous pedestrian crossing conditions, especially for vulnerable individuals, requiring an urgent traffic safety review.
Matched on terms: lighting, pedestrian
PFD report
81match
David Moore
Dec 2019 · County Durham and Darlington
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.
Matched on terms: lighting, pedestrian
PFD report
81match
Connor Marron
Inner North London
Inadequate railway fence, lack of lighting, and absence of warning signs for hazards like a stream, along with poor exit signage, posed significant safety risks.
Matched on terms: inadequate, lighting
PFD report
81match
Rebecca Kirby
Mar 2023 · East Riding and Hull
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.
Matched on terms: inadequate, pedestrian
PFD report
77match
Archibold Wellbelove
Dec 2013 · Warwickshire
The Council failed to review its night-lighting policy for roads, creating unsafe conditions for pedestrians who regularly use unlit areas and may be unaware of footpath discontinuations.
Matched on terms: lighting, pedestrian
PFD report
77match
Olegs Sulaimonovs
Aug 2014 · Staffordshire (South)
Road safety was severely compromised by a lack of footpaths, suitable lighting, and speed restrictions in a populated area. Additionally, there was inadequate information and encouragement for reflective clothing among the migrant population.
Matched on terms: inadequate, lighting
PFD report
77match
David Charles
Sep 2015 · Essex
Street lighting was switched off on a dark night, significantly reducing pedestrian visibility and contributing to a fatal collision, despite drivers being unable to avoid it.
Matched on terms: lighting, pedestrian
PFD report
77match
Bartosz Kusiak
Jul 2020 · County Durham and Darlington
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.
Matched on terms: inadequate, pedestrian
PFD report
77match
Paul Frear
Jan 2024 · Black Country
The confusing design of a road junction, featuring conflicting traffic lights and inadequate pedestrian signals, creates a significant and unclear crossing risk for pedestrians.
Matched on terms: inadequate, pedestrian
PFD report
73match
Maria Nekrasova
Feb 2015 · London (Inner South)
The bridge lacked essential pedestrian safety measures, including central barriers and adequate lighting. This created dangerous conditions where oncoming headlights blinded drivers to pedestrians in the carriageway.
Matched on terms: lighting, pedestrian
PFD report
73match
Frederick Dudley
Aug 2017 · Staffordshire (South)
A dangerous, uncontrolled pedestrian crossing on a busy dual carriageway is obscured by a wall, located on a bend, and near a speed limit change, creating significant visibility and safety risks for pedestrians.
Matched on terms: pedestrian
PFD report
73match
Daniel Bancroft
Nov 2020 · Cumbria
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.
Matched on terms: lighting, pedestrian
PFD report
73match
Richard Hedges
Dec 2023 · North West Kent
An external concrete staircase presented worn, un-highlighted steps lacking non-slip surfaces, an inadequately short handrail, and poor lighting, increasing the risk of falls.
Matched on terms: inadequate, lighting
PFD report
69match
Elliott Bignall
Mar 2015 · West Sussex
The railway foot crossing was poorly lit with inadequate signage, posing a danger to pedestrians who might not see or hear approaching high-speed trains, especially if distracted.
Matched on terms: inadequate, pedestrian
PFD report
69match
Julios Catachanas
May 2015 · Warwickshire
The absence of street lighting at a junction, combined with the layout allowing vehicles to drive 'straight through', creates a significant road safety hazard.
Matched on terms: lighting
PFD report
69match
Christopher Broom
Feb 2016 · Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Lack of adequate lighting at the harbour wall end and a single, hard-to-spot lifebelt created significant safety risks for visitors.
Matched on terms: lighting
PFD report
69match
Casper Blackburn
Apr 2018 · Manchester (South)
Extremely poor lighting and lack of CCTV near the canal made it difficult to discern the water from the land at night, posing a significant safety risk.
Matched on terms: lighting
PFD report
69match
Jacqueline Valvona
Dec 2018 · Isle of Wight
A lack of safe pedestrian crossing on a busy road near a popular pub, especially for elderly residents with mobility issues, may lead to future deaths.
Matched on terms: pedestrian
PFD report
69match
William Hignett
Apr 2019 · Cheshire
Safety concerns include hazardous junction configuration, insufficient street lighting, vegetation obstructing visibility, and an inappropriate speed limit.
Matched on terms: lighting
PFD report
69match
Adam Wilcox
Dec 2019 · Hampshire (Central)
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.
Matched on terms: pedestrian
PFD report
69match
James Parsons
Feb 2023 · Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Porthleven Harbour and its pier presented significant safety risks due to sheer drops, absent railings, poor lighting, trip hazards, and a lack of escape provisions for anyone falling into the water.
Matched on terms: lighting
PFD report
69match
Mason Williams
Nov 2023 · Warwickshire
Street lighting was unlit due to an underground cabling fault, likely from a previous collision. This lack of illumination along the road created a dangerous hazard for road users.
Matched on terms: lighting
PFD report
65match
Sidney Martin
May 2014 · North Yorkshire (West)
The dangerous condition of canal bridge steps and poor lighting in the area pose a significant risk to public safety.
Matched on terms: lighting
PFD report
65match
John Watt
Mar 2016 · Surrey
The lack of a safe or controlled pedestrian crossing on the main A25 road in Abinger Hammer village poses a significant risk to locals and visitors, especially families.
Matched on terms: pedestrian
PFD report
65match
Colin Hodge
Feb 2017 · Dorset
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.
Matched on terms: pedestrian
PFD report
65match
Keith Battman
Jul 2019 · West Sussex
Insufficient road safety features, including inadequate chevrons, faded road markings, and lack of vehicle-activated warning signs, contribute to a dangerous sharp bend.
Matched on terms: inadequate
PFD report
65match
Barrie Copeland
May 2020 · Bedfordshire and Luton
Inadequately lit, carpeted steps at the venue were difficult to recognise, posing a fall hazard, particularly for those with poor eyesight, with no evidence of post-accident safety examination.
Matched on terms: inadequate
PFD report
65match
Peter Moorby
Cumbria
A low, unlit wall provides inadequate protection from an 8-10 foot drop into a dangerous river, creating a significant risk of future accidental deaths.
Matched on terms: inadequate
PFD report
65match
Steven Easdale
Feb 2023 · Herefordshire
Non-functional lights on a pedestrian refuge, including an illuminated bollard and streetlamp, create a significant danger for both road users and pedestrians.
Matched on terms: pedestrian
PFD report
65match
Jean Hardy
May 2023 · Newcastle upon Tyne and North Tyneside
Pedestrians commonly cross a busy road at non-designated points due to lack of fencing and warning signage. A comprehensive review of pedestrian crossing provision is needed to prevent future deaths.
Matched on terms: pedestrian
PFD report
61match
Lisa Jane Clayton
Nov 2013 · Manchester North
Inadequate physical deterrents on a car park wall, insufficient CCTV monitoring and understaffed security, coupled with a history of similar incidents, highlight serious failures in suicide prevention measures.
Matched on terms: inadequate
PFD report
61match
Samuel Shaw
Feb 2014 · North Northumberland
Pedestrians crossing a 60mph unlit trunk road from a holiday park face extreme danger due to poor visibility, lack of warning signs for drivers, and no central refuge.
Matched on terms: pedestrian
PFD report
61match
Lorraine Sheridan
Nov 2014 · Black Country
Lack of adequate pedestrian signalisation at a specific road location, specifically an audible phase indication, has contributed to multiple collisions.
Matched on terms: pedestrian
PFD report
61match
John Roberts
Sep 2015 · Essex
The current junction design encourages dangerous pedestrian crossings over the central reservation due to an unclear, distant designated crossing, posing significant risk.
Matched on terms: pedestrian
PFD report
61match
Costel Stancu
Nov 2019 · Cheshire
The lack of lighting on a section of the motorway is an ongoing risk, having contributed to collisions, and its safety implications were not reassessed during the 'smart motorway' conversion.
Matched on terms: lighting
PFD report
61match
Leanne Dunn
Dec 2022 · County Durham and Darlington
A bridge poses a significant risk of death due to an accessible parapet, absence of monitored CCTV and lighting to detect at-risk individuals, and danger to those below from falls.
Matched on terms: lighting
PFD report
61match
Fraser Moore
Dec 2023 · Inner South London
Inadequate CCTV coverage beyond station platforms and failure to immediately transmit footage to Route Control rooms increase the risk of undetected incidents in busy stations.
Matched on terms: inadequate
PFD report
61match
William Lardner
Dec 2024 · Dorset
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.
Matched on terms: pedestrian
PFD report
57match
Mitchell Clifton
May 2014 · Staffordshire South
The wide access way to a car park, shared by pedestrians and vehicles, has a potentially unsafe layout that could be improved with better markings or physical dividers.
Matched on terms: pedestrian
Committee recommendation
52match
#22 - Investment in public transport must be integrated with active travel for safe pedestrian access.
Public Accounts Committee
ATE expects the largest increases in rates of active travel participation will come from more people walking and wheeling, rather than cycling. It recognised that buses and trams can increase the number of walking trips taken..51 However, ATE told us that there had been “countless examples” of new bus or tram infrastructure being installed without pavements or crossings...
Matched on terms: pedestrian
LGO / SPSO decision
51match
25-000-288 - Lancashire County Council
LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s response to the complainants concerns about street lighting, anti-social behaviour and lack of taxi access in the town centre near his home. There is not enough evidence of fault in the Council’s actions. Also, Mr X has not suffered a significant personal injustice.
Matched on terms: lighting
PFD report
49match
Stephen Owens
May 2014 · Powys, Bridgend & Glamorgan Valleys
The report identifies that a street lamp was unilluminated and another was obscured by foliage, which likely affected the driver's ability to see the deceased.
Matched on classifier match