First reported 3 Feb 2014•Latest report 26 Mar 2026
Definition
What this concern includes
Includes speed-limit setting, warnings, placement and traffic-calming controls specifically tied to hazardous junctions, bends, crossings, bridges or comparable road locations.
Not included
General speeding enforcement without an identified hazardous road location
Road-design hazards for which vehicle-speed control is not the identified deficient control
Reports
46
Distinct published reports
Individual concerns
51
A report can raise multiple concerns
Date range
2014–2026
First to latest report issue date
Stated actions
58
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 Highways8
Lincolnshire County Council4
Durham County Council3
Dorset County Council2
Gateshead Borough Council2
London Borough of Havering2
Office of the Chief Coroner2
Powys County Council2
Recipient name withheld2
Staffordshire County Council2
A-One+1
Bath and North East Somerset Council1
Cambridgeshire County Council1
City of Doncaster Council1
Conwy County Borough Council1
English county council14
National road infrastructure body8
English metropolitan district council7
English unitary authority7
London borough council3
Welsh county borough council3
Type not available3
Coronial office2
Road infrastructure contractor2
Welsh county council2
Company1
Local authority1
Ministerial department1
Police force1
Public transport authority1
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.
West Yorkshire (Western)
Concerns raised1
Failure to provide sufficient advance warning of the layby
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
Install a Hidden Dip warning sign to alert drivers to the prevailing hazard.
Stated by Bradford City CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 12 February 2024.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
The privately owned land and informal layby are outside the adopted highway network and not under the Council’s control.
Stated by Bradford City CouncilOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
County Durham and Darlington
Concerns raised1
Failure to provide adequate speed control within the junction series
This report raised 6 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.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
A lower speed limit would not be credible or appropriate and could increase danger because a significant proportion of motorists might ignore it.
Stated by Durham County CouncilDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
South Wales Central
Concerns raised1
Failure to ensure drivers slow down when approaching the A48 ‘Forage roundabout junction’ from every direction
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
Stated by Vale of Glamorgan CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 25 October 2022.
Action
Install 50mph speed-limit signs before removing temporary traffic management.
Stated by Vale of Glamorgan CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 25 October 2022.
Action
Publish a Traffic Regulation Order proposing reduced speed limits on the A48 Cowbridge bypass and approaches to the roundabout.
Stated by Vale of Glamorgan CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 25 October 2022.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.3
Position
The Council disputes that the junction is dangerous or that deaths may occur without changes to reduce approach speeds.
Stated by Vale of Glamorgan CouncilDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Position
Existing design, signage and road-safety audit measures are considered sufficient to make the junction safe for its intended purpose.
Stated by Vale of Glamorgan CouncilExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Position
Implementation of new speed-restriction signage is subject to identifying available budget because estimated costs exceed £100,000.
Stated by Vale of Glamorgan CouncilUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Suffolk
Concerns raised2
Inadequate provision of temporary reduced-speed signage
Failure to obscure higher speed-limit signage when imposing temporary reductions
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.6
Action
Maintain a traffic management design standard requiring checks and maintenance after installation throughout each scheme.
Stated by Kier Integrated Services LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2022.
Action
Review traffic management procedures and require opaque covering or removal of existing higher-speed signs and road-surface roundels when temporary speed limits are imposed.
Stated by Kier Integrated Services LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2022.
Action
Undertake daily checks of temporary traffic management, including weekends and bank holidays, and install additional or replacement measures when issues are identified.
Stated by Kier Integrated Services LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2022.
Action
Update WMS and implement an enhanced, audited procedure for scheduling, allocating and completing traffic management checks and maintenance from installation.
Stated by Kier Integrated Services LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2022.
Action
Develop guidance for works gangs to check and photograph temporary traffic management measures and record that they remain in place.
Stated by Kier Integrated Services LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2022.
Action
Deliver toolbox talks to contract work gangs on undertaking traffic management checks.
Stated by Kier Integrated Services LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2022.
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
Concerns raised1
Potentially inappropriate speed limit at the bend
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 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
Complete a speed-limit review using speed surveys and injury-collision records to assess whether the A483 location requires a speed-limit change.
Stated by National HighwaysStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 8 January 2021.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
The existing 60mph speed limit is considered appropriate because surveys found most drivers complied and injury collisions did not indicate change was needed.
Stated by National HighwaysExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
County Durham and Darlington
Concerns raised1
Lack of warning signs at a reduced-visibility bend
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 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
Erect bend warning signs on both approaches to the bend.
Stated by Durham County CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 27 November 2020.
East London
Concerns raised1
Hazardous crossing approach following a bend with a higher preceding speed limit
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.2
Action
Renew the 30mph signs so the central-reservation and farside signs match the nearside sign size.
Stated by Transport for LondonStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 10 November 2020.
Action
Resurface the Gallows Corner roundabout and A12 approaches, renewing white lines, markings, bus-stop cage lining and red surfacing.
Stated by Transport for LondonStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 10 November 2020.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.4
Position
The 30 mph speed limit and its location relative to the pedestrian crossing comply with relevant highway regulations.
Stated by Transport for LondonDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Position
Highway safety actions at the location fall outside Havering Council’s authority because Transport for London is the highway authority.
Stated by London Borough of HaveringOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Position
Transport for London must investigate and determine any action concerning the highway network at the location.
Stated by London Borough of HaveringRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
No road bend causing driver sightline problems was apparent near the crossing during inspection.
Stated by London Borough of HaveringDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Lincolnshire
Concerns raised1
Lack of a temporary 20-mile-per-hour speed limit during school start and finish periods
This report raised 6 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.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
A temporary 20 mph limit will not be implemented because evidence of speed reduction is debated and the County Council has no such policy.
Stated by Lincolnshire County CouncilUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Lincolnshire
Concerns raised1
Failure to provide an appropriate reduced speed limit 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.
County Durham and Darlington
Concerns raised1
Failure to set a vehicle speed limit compatible with pedestrian detection and stopping distances
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.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Additional street lighting or engineering measures were not considered appropriate because risk assessment, accident history, visibility and warning signage indicated existing controls were sufficient.
Stated by Durham County CouncilExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
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Includes speed-limit setting, warnings, placement and traffic-calming controls specifically tied to hazardous junctions, bends, crossings, bridges or comparable road locations.
