30 Apr 2014 Sukhir Singh RANA and Mandip SINGH · Prevention of Future Deaths report Black Country
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Failure to set the road speed limit appropriately for its country-lane characteristics and bends View source
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Sukhir Singh RANA and Mandip SINGH · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Sukhir Singh RANA and Mandip SINGH died following a road traffic collision on Park Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, involving the car in which both men were travelling. The principal concerns were whether the 60-mile-per-hour speed limit was appropriate for a poorly lit, bend-filled country lane and whether the bend's theoretical maximum speed contributed to excessive speeds.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Failure to set the road speed limit appropriately for its country-lane characteristics and bends
Wider context from the report “My concerns are that the speed limit for the road in question is 60 miles an hour . I write to enquire whether this is appropriate for what is largely a country lane with limited lighting and a number of bends . I appreciate of course, that if the speed limit were to be reduced it does not of itself prevent drivers exceeding the limit, but it may provide the appropriate signal to drivers. I also was concerned to note that the maximum theoretical speed for the bend where the collision occurred was around 60 miles per hour .
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28 Apr 2014 Miss Yasmin Mary Richards · Prevention of Future Deaths report Avon
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Failure of the speed limit to adequately protect drivers approaching the Hartley Bends View source Inadequate road signs and carriageway markings warning drivers about the severity of approaching bends View source
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Install vehicle-activated signs on both approaches to Hartley Bends.
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Provide temporary advisory 30 mph signing while accelerating consideration of road-surface renewal.
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Commission an independent peer review of the Hartley Bends safety work.
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Miss Yasmin Mary Richards · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Miss Yasmin Mary Richards died at the scene after her Ford Ka crossed into the opposing carriageway and collided with a Range Rover on the A46 on 2 November 2013. The inquest heard that worn and under-inflated tyres contributed to the collision, alongside the vehicle’s speed and the driver’s inexperience. Concerns were raised about repeated collisions on the same section of road and the adequacy of the speed limit, signs, carriageway markings and other measures at the bends.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Failure of the speed limit to adequately protect drivers approaching the Hartley Bends
Wider context from the report “(1) Notwithstanding the contribution made to this collision by the condition of the tyres of Ford Ka this is the second Inquest I have conducted within the past 12 months into the death of a driver who lost control of their vehicle on the same section of the A46.
(2)The speed limit in the section of the A46 known as the 'Hartley Bends' should be reviewed and reduced so as to improve the safety of drivers as they approach these bends .
(3) The road signs including carriageway markings should be reviewed and improved so as to provide greater warning to drivers as to the severity of the approaching bends.
(4) Consideration be given to the provision of ‘rumble strips’ in advance of the bends so as to further encourage the reduction in the speed of vehicles as they approach the bends.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Inadequate road signs and carriageway markings warning drivers about the severity of approaching bends
Wider context from the report “(1) Notwithstanding the contribution made to this collision by the condition of the tyres of Ford Ka this is the second Inquest I have conducted within the past 12 months into the death of a driver who lost control of their vehicle on the same section of the A46.
(2)The speed limit in the section of the A46 known as the 'Hartley Bends' should be reviewed and reduced so as to improve the safety of drivers as they approach these bends.
(3) The road signs including carriageway markings should be reviewed and improved so as to provide greater warning to drivers as to the severity of the approaching bends .
(4) Consideration be given to the provision of ‘rumble strips’ in advance of the bends so as to further encourage the reduction in the speed of vehicles as they approach the bends.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install vehicle-activated signs on both approaches to Hartley Bends.
Verbatim wording from the response “• Interactive vehicle activated signs (VAS) to be installed on the north and southbound approaches to Hartley Bends. These signs visually are activated by high speed and advise drivers to slow down and of the geometric hazards ahead;” Source location 2014-0193-Response-by-Highway-Agency
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PFD Monitor interpretation Provide temporary advisory 30 mph signing while accelerating consideration of road-surface renewal.
Verbatim wording from the response “As previously stated, these works were programmed for early 2014 and therefore after November 2013. However, following 2 November, we took the additional precaution of providing temporary advisory 30 mph signing while we looked into accelerating future road surface renewal works, over and above the planned safety scheme.” Source location 2014-0193-Response-by-Highway-Agency
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PFD Monitor interpretation Commission an independent peer review of the Hartley Bends safety work.
Verbatim wording from the response “In reviewing the 2011 report I still consider that the now implemented local measures to highlight the nature of the road are logical and proactive steps, which may positively affect speeds without the need for a revised posted limit. As regards your recommendation 2 of Section 5 we proposed the following future actions:” Source location 2014-0193-Response-by-Highway-Agency
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PFD Monitor interpretation Implemented local measures are considered sufficient to influence speeds without revising the posted speed limit, subject to continued monitoring.
Verbatim wording from the response “In reviewing the 2011 report I still consider that the now implemented local measures to highlight the nature of the road are logical and proactive steps, which may positively affect speeds without the need for a revised posted limit. As regards your recommendation 2 of Section 5 we proposed the following future actions:” Source location 2014-0193-Response-by-Highway-Agency
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PFD Monitor interpretation Rumble strips are unsuitable on single-carriageway bends because they may reduce traction, create hazards for oncoming vehicles and increase noise.
Verbatim wording from the response “In section 5(3) of your report you make reference to ‘rumble strips’. I believe you are referring to yellow bar markings as used on the approaches to roundabouts. These are not considered suitable for use on single carriageway roads as they need to be laid verge to verge in order for their extremities not to cause a hazard to oncoming vehicles and if used on bends such as the A46 can reduce traction for vehicles. There are also adverse environmental effects such as increased noise.” Source location 2014-0193-Response-by-Highway-Agency
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14 Mar 2014 Gavin Anthony ROBERTS · Prevention of Future Deaths report Rotherham
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Failure to set speed restrictions appropriate to the safe negotiation speed of the bend and approach to the bridge View source Inadequate warning signs at the bend and bridge approach View source
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Gavin Anthony ROBERTS · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Gavin Anthony Roberts died in a fatal collision while riding his motorcycle on Hollings Lane on 24 October 2013. He lost control after overtaking on a bend and collided with an oncoming vehicle; significantly underinflated tyres were a major factor. The concerns related to the 60 mph speed restriction being higher than the safe speed for the bend, its increase from 40 mph on the approach, and the apparent inadequacy of warning signs given the number of incidents at the location.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Failure to set speed restrictions appropriate to the safe negotiation speed of the bend and approach to the bridge
Wider context from the report “(1) The current speed restriction of 60 mph is higher than the maximum speed at which
The bend can safely be negotiated.
(2) The speed restriction actually increases from 40 mph to 60 mph on the approach to the bridge.
(3) The warning signs appear to be inadequate in the presence
of (1) and (2) above given the number of recorded incidents at this location.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Inadequate warning signs at the bend and bridge approach
Wider context from the report “(1) The current speed restriction of 60 mph is higher than the maximum speed at which
The bend can safely be negotiated.
(2) The speed restriction actually increases from 40 mph to 60 mph on the approach to the bridge.
(3) The warning signs appear to be inadequate in the presence
of (1) and (2) above given the number of recorded incidents at this location.
” Source location Gavin Anthony ROBERTS · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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PFD Monitor interpretation Investigate collisions, traffic speeds, speed-limit suitability and warning-sign adequacy on Rollings Lane.
Verbatim wording from the response “We have noted your concerns about the speed limit and warning signs currently in place on the section of Rollings Lane where the fatal collision took place. As a result we have carried out an investigation that has involved looking at the number and circumstances of collisions that have taken place, the speed of traffic, the suitability of the current speed limit and the adequacy of existing warning signs.” Source location Response from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Prepare legal orders and consult interested parties to progress the proposed speed-limit amendment on Rollings Lane.
Verbatim wording from the response “In order to reduce the number of collisions taking place and to ensure the speed limit is more appropriate to the characteristics, environment and measured speeds on the road, it is proposed to amend the speed limit to 50 mph, subject to cGIsG the necessary approvals and agreements, as shown on the attached plan.” Source location Response from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
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PFD Monitor interpretation Install a new bend-warning sign, reflective verge marker posts and a repainted SLOW road marking near the railway bridge.
Verbatim wording from the response “In addition, it is planned to improve the warning of the bend near the railway bridge when travelling towards Thrybergh by providing a new bend warning sign, reflective verge marker posts around the bend and repainting an existing ‘SLOW’ marking. These proposals are also shown on the attached drawing.” Source location Response from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
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2 Mar 2014 Lauren Marie Brown and Stephen Michael Tilbury · Prevention of Future Deaths report London (East)
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Failure to control vehicle speeds on approach to the bend View source
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Lauren Marie Brown and Stephen Michael Tilbury · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Stephen Michael Tilbury died at the scene after losing control of his van on Crow Lane while over the legal alcohol limit and travelling above the speed limit. Lauren Marie Brown was struck by the van on the pavement and died in hospital in the early hours of the following day. The principal concerns were speeding at the bend and whether physical measures should be used to reduce vehicle speeds and manage the risks associated with the kerb.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Failure to control vehicle speeds on approach to the bend
Wider context from the report “1. Evidence was heard from eye witnesses to the collision. One witness who knows the area very well stated, “I am well used to tyres screeching in Crow Lane, people are always driving too quickly in Crow Lane.” The Senior Investigating Officer also gave evidence to confirm that local residents are concerned about speeding in that area .
2. The Collision Investigator gave evidence to confirm that in order to reduce the risk of death in the future, steps should be taken to put something physical in place, on the road, to help ensure that vehicles are travelling at the speed limit on approach to the bend . Such physical measures might be speed bumps. Another possibility that he considered was for another brief curb to be put on the south footway (mirroring the opposite curb), to deflect vehicles away from the pavement and back into the road.
3. The Senior Investigating Officer also confirmed that measures should be taken to slow vehicles down . She confirmed that physical measures, such as speed bumps, would be of greater value than illuminated or other signs.
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6 Feb 2014 Rachael Hannah DALLISON · Prevention of Future Deaths report Staffordshire South
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Lack of a chevron warning sign on the approach to the bend View source
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Rachael Hannah DALLISON · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Rachael Hannah DALLISON died aged 23 after sustaining fatal injuries in a road traffic collision on the B5013 at Willslock near Uttoxeter on 11 May 2013. The report raised concerns about repeated collisions at the bend and differences in warning signs for drivers approaching from the direction she travelled, including the absence of a chevron.
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PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of a chevron warning sign on the approach to the bend
Wider context from the report “Miss Dallison received fatal injuries in a road traffic collision on the B5013 at Willslock nr Uttoxeter on 11 May 2013. She was driving in a southerly direction and crashed on a bend. I enclose a photograph showing the approach to the bend in the direction that she travelled. I am not aware of other fatalities on this bend but at the inquest I heard that there had been a lot of collisions at the site. I was also told that on this stretch of road, works have been done on the local section but not recently here. It is also apparent when approaching the bend from the other direction there are warning signs (a bend sign and ‘Slow’ in the road) as well as a chevron. From where Miss Dallison was travelling there is a long straight where vehicles may accelerate and a bend and ‘Slow’ signs but no chevron. I should be very grateful if you could carry out a survey of the scene and see if further safety measures should be taken.
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3 Feb 2014 DANIEL WARWICK JONES · Prevention of Future Deaths report Dorset
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60 mph speed limit at or around road junctions View source
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DANIEL WARWICK JONES · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Daniel Warwick Jones died from multiple injuries in a road traffic collision while riding a motorcycle on the A356, where his motorcycle collided with a motorcar turning right into a side-road junction. The inquest heard concerns that road users were unaware of the junction warning signage and road markings, and that signage, overtaking restrictions and speed limits at or near junctions may require consideration.
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PFD Monitor interpretation 60 mph speed limit at or around road junctions
Wider context from the report “The court heard evidence from the car driver and her passenger, a rider of another motorcycle who was out with the deceased, two further independent witnesses and finally the Police Officer who conducted the accident investigation. It became clear from a number of witnesses who used the road on a regular basis that they were aware that there was a junction at this point but were unaware of the roadside warning triangle sign to indicate a junction or of the white arrow painted on the road surface to direct traffic travelling in the same direction as the deceased to pull into the nearside carriageway.
This road is subject to 60 mph speed limit . Consideration needs to be given to improving the signage at this junction. Either by marking double white lines on the A356 to tell users that they must not overtake or improving the size and position of warning triangles indicating there is a junction, or both of those improvements together with anything further that would prevent a further accident at this junction.
Further whether the speed limit at or around junctions on this road need to be reduced . The Police Officer who is an experienced road traffic officer who has to provide accident reports to the Coroners and other Courts was of the view that the signage at all junctions along the A356 may need to be considered.
The inquest of course only heard evidence in connection with this junction.
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PFD Monitor interpretation The national speed limit remains appropriate for the A356 because its class, conditions and collision record do not justify a lower limit.
Verbatim wording from the response “The road is subject to the national speed limit since this is appropriate to the class and conditions generally found along the A356. Lower limits are used to protect communities from traffic travelling at unreasonable speeds in built-up areas. 50mph limits are used on some routes or sections of road with a poor collision record but this does not apply in the case of the A356 in Dorset.” Source location 2014-0049-Response-by-Dorset-County-Council
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