Recurring concern
Inadequate road sight distance for drivers to identify hazards safely
First reported 15 Nov 2013•Latest report 23 Apr 2025
What this concern includes
Includes road crests, bends, junction layouts and comparable fixed road features where the coroner identifies inadequate driver sight distance.
Not included
- Vehicle conspicuity or vehicle blind spots
- Road lighting, signs or markings where geometric sight distance is adequate
- General highway maintenance without an identified sight-distance hazard
- Reports
- 25
- Individual concerns
- 26
- Date range
- 2013–2025
- Stated actions
- 14
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
Risk of road traffic collisions from vehicles turning right across the carriageway from the layby
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
Recommendations concerning the A4059 should be addressed to RCTCBC, which is responsible as the local highway authority.
Stated by Welsh Government
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Concerns raised1
Obscured visibility of the pedestrian crossing for approaching vehicles
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.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Inability of drivers to see the road immediately beyond the crest
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.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Failure of junction signage to require stopping where visibility of the major road is restricted
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
Regularly assess vegetation at the junction approaches and take enforcement action to maintain maximum visibility and unobstructed visibility splays.
Stated by Lincolnshire County 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
Existing Give Way signage will not be changed because junction visibility substantially exceeds the distance at which a Stop sign might be considered.
Stated by Lincolnshire County Council
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Concerns raised1
Visibility deficiencies between downhill traffic and cars exiting the roundabout
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.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Poor visibility at the Goitre Lane and Gurnos Ring Road junction
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.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Restricted visibility for vehicles exiting Fairhills Road into Cadishead Way
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.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Inadequate visibility for right turns from the driveway or failure to deter turning
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.
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
Property owners, not Highways England, are responsible for improving visibility because the relevant walls, fences and hedgerows are privately owned.
Stated by National Highways
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Concerns raised1
Impaired forward visibility caused by a dip in the A329 eastbound approach
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.
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
Existing signing adequately alerts approaching drivers to the hotel entrance, so further signing or traffic measures are not necessary.
Stated by Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
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Concerns raised1
Road-surface dip impairing forward visibility on the eastbound approach to the hotel
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.
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
Existing signing adequately alerts approaching drivers to the hotel entrance, so further signing or traffic measures are not necessary.
Stated by Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Data last updated 7 September 2026