Recurring concern
Inadequate road markings for road-user safety
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Request correctionFirst reported 17 Oct 2013•Latest report 2 Feb 2026
What this concern includes
Includes failures of road-marking controls on public roads, including absence, deterioration, illegibility, inadequate prominence, failure to highlight hazards and inadequate assessment or specification of required markings, where the marking deficiency creates a road-safety risk.
Not included
- Excludes road signage, street lighting, road layout, visibility or surface defects when no road-marking deficiency is identified.
- Excludes generic highway maintenance, inspection or risk-assessment failures unless they directly concern the provision, condition or assessment of road markings.
- Excludes markings dedicated to non-road settings, such as railway platforms, unless the assertion concerns public-road markings.
- Excludes the underlying hazard, such as a pothole or unsafe junction, when the road-marking control is not itself deficient.
- Reports
- 34
- Individual concerns
- 37
- Date range
- 2013–2026
- Stated actions
- 38
Distinct published reports
A report can raise multiple concerns
First to latest report issue date
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.
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.
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Concerns raised1
Faded and insufficiently prominent road “Slow” markings
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach 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
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Action
Refresh the give-way, SLOW and junction markings at the Seaford College entrance.
Stated by West Sussex County Council
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Concerns raised1
Lack of road markings indicating right of way at junctions
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 concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
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Position
Restricted road markings and signage are considered appropriate because road users should rely on personal responsibility and direct engagement.
Stated by Duchy of Cornwall
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Concerns raised1
Failure to provide double solid white line markings to prevent overtaking at the collision location
Responses linked to these concernsEach 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
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Action
Order recovery of worn road markings near Hermitage Bridge.
Stated by the Council -
Action
Survey visibility to determine whether additional double white lines were justified.
Stated by the Council
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
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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 Council
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Concerns raised1
Lack of road markings warning pedestrians of traffic direction at two-stage pedestrian crossings
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 concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
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Position
Local traffic management responsibility rests with Transport for London as the relevant highways authority, rather than the Department.
Stated by Department for Transport
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Position
Existing pedestrian-crossing guidance, soon to be updated in Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 6, makes further action unnecessary.
Stated by Department for Transport
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Concerns raised1
Potential illegibility of painted road markings
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 concernsEach 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
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Action
Continue regularly inspecting the road lining and renew it when required.
Stated by Calderdale MBC
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
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Position
The road markings were clearly legible and in acceptable condition, contrary to the concern about inadequate or unclear white lining.
Stated by Calderdale MBC
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Concerns raised1
Failure of painted SLOW road marking to remain clearly visible to motorists
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 concernsEach 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
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Action
Remark the northbound and southbound “SLOW” road markings approaching the pedestrian crossing.
Stated by London Borough of Lewisham
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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 concernsEach 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
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Action
Relay road markings on the bend by the end of October.
Stated by Wiltshire Council
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
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Position
Highway authorities are not legally required to provide road markings; drivers must adapt their driving to encountered conditions.
Stated by Wiltshire Council
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Concerns raised1
Lack of road markings and early warning signs on the approach to the main A40 from Redstone Road
This report raised 4 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Lack of double yellow lines preventing lawful parking on the 20 metre portion of Coach Lane
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
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Position
The council disputes that the highway condition or layout contributed to the incident or that the recommended parking restrictions would enhance road safety.
Stated by Isle of Wight Council
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Position
The council considers the existing junction layout compliant with highway standards and good practice, so it will not change the parking restrictions.
Stated by Isle of Wight Council
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Concerns raised1
Lack of road markings indicating the direction pedestrians should look when crossing
This report raised 4 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach 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
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Action
Install ‘Look left, Look right’ road markings at each pedestrian crossing at the junction.
Stated by Transport for London
Data last updated 7 September 2026