First reported 29 Oct 2014•Latest report 2 Feb 2026
Definition
What this concern includes
Includes deficiencies in road layout, road markings or other controls specifically intended to prevent, restrict or safely manage overtaking on a hazardous road section.
Not included
Excludes generic road-layout inadequacy not tied to overtaking control.
Excludes speed-limit, pedestrian-crossing, visibility, lighting or other road-safety deficiencies unless they are specifically dedicated to preventing or managing overtaking.
Excludes driver education, enforcement or generic inspection failures that are not explicitly tied to this overtaking-control concern.
Reports
9
Distinct published reports
Individual concerns
10
A report can raise multiple concerns
Date range
2014–2026
First to latest report issue date
Stated actions
14
Described in published responses
Reports over time
Reports over time
Reports about this concern issued each year.
* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.
Most frequent recipients
Most frequent recipients
Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.
National Highways2
Cheshire East Council1
Cheshire East Highways Department1
Cornwall Council1
Department for Transport1
Durham County Council1
Family1
Lincolnshire County Council1
Moss Farm1
Newport City Council1
North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent1
Office of the Chief Coroner1
Powys Highways Department1
Wiltshire Council1
English unitary authority4
National road infrastructure body3
Sub-organisation2
Type not available2
Coronial office1
English county council1
Ministerial department1
Welsh county borough council1
Concerns and responses across reports
Only concerns grouped under this recurring concern are included. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
Concerns raised1
Failure of road markings to prevent prohibited overtaking and right turns
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.3
Action
Conduct a site visit and discuss observed traffic movements and overtaking at the A5 location.
Stated by National HighwaysStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 3 February 2026.
Action
Investigate road markings, signing and carriageway layout on the A5 within National Highways’ jurisdiction to identify potential overtaking mitigation measures.
Stated by National HighwaysStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 3 February 2026.
Action
Install a no-right-turn sign at the Moss Farm shop car-park exit.
Stated by Moss Farm shopStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 3 February 2026.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.6
Position
Staffordshire Police is responsible for enforcing the double white line system.
Stated by National HighwaysRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
Enforcement of the road layout and guidance to road users is outside the respondent’s authority.
Stated by Moss Farm shopOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Position
Enforcement of signed road rules and road markings is assigned to the highways department and police.
Stated by Moss Farm shopRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
National Highways is responsible for deciding appropriate road markings and signing at the specific site on its strategic road network.
Stated by Department for TransportRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
The prescribed double white line marking and its inclusion in the Highway Code are considered sufficient for drivers to understand its meaning.
Stated by Department for TransportExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Position
The evidence does not necessarily show that drivers misunderstand the double white line marking; a site-specific factor may explain non-compliance.
Stated by Department for TransportDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Concerns raised1
Downhill overtaking section remaining at the location
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
Action
Remove the relevant downhill overtaking section as an independent safety measure.
Stated by Highway AuthorityStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 1 June 2023.
Lincolnshire
Concerns raised1
Failure to deploy double white lines at the hazardous location
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
Gwent
Concerns raised1
Lack of double white lines restricting overtaking on the A468
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
Cheshire
Concerns raised2
Lack of a continuous white line at the Melrose Way bend to prevent overtaking
Danger to life at the A34 bypass (Melrose Way Bend)
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.4
Action
Review the Road Safety Assessment for the A34 Melrose Way.
Stated by Cheshire East CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 December 2019.
Action
Replace the existing hazard centreline marking with a hatched hazard centreline.
Stated by Cheshire East CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 13 December 2019.
Action
Complete a road safety assessment of A34 Melrose Way, considering options in consultation with Cheshire Constabulary.
Stated by The Cheshire East Highways TeamStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 December 2019.
Action
Replace the existing centre line with a hatched hazard centreline and red surfacing to discourage overtaking.
Stated by The Cheshire East Highways TeamStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 December 2019.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Solid double white lines cannot be installed because Melrose Way does not meet Department for Transport criteria.
Stated by The Cheshire East Highways TeamUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
County Durham and Darlington
Concerns raised1
Failure to provide double solid white line markings to prevent overtaking at the collision location
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Action
Order recovery of worn road markings near Hermitage Bridge.
Stated by the CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 14 June 2019.
Action
Survey visibility to determine whether additional double white lines were justified.
Stated by the CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 14 June 2019.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Double white lines were not justified because visibility and accident-history criteria were unmet; the existing hazard marking was considered appropriate.
Stated by the CouncilExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
North West Wales
Concerns raised1
Road layout preventing westbound motorists from returning to the nearside lane after overtaking
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.3
Action
Review traffic signing and road markings across Britannia Bridge to identify recommended safety improvements.
Stated by Welsh GovernmentStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 18 January 2019.
Action
Extend double white lines across Britannia Bridge and install lane arrows reinforcing the direction of travel.
Stated by Welsh GovernmentStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 18 January 2019.
Action
Improve signing to reinforce that vehicles should keep left.
Stated by Welsh GovernmentStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 18 January 2019.
Wiltshire and Swindon
Concerns raised1
Failure to maintain visible central road markings on the sharp left-hand bend
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
Action
Relay road markings on the bend by the end of October.
Stated by Wiltshire CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 7 January 2019.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Highway authorities are not legally required to provide road markings; drivers must adapt their driving to encountered conditions.
Stated by Wiltshire CouncilDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Powys, Bridgend and Glamorgan Valleys
Concerns raised1
Inadequate road markings permitting overtaking on a road with a side entrance and obscured visibility
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Includes deficiencies in road layout, road markings or other controls specifically intended to prevent, restrict or safely manage overtaking on a hazardous road section.
