First reported 2 Dec 2013•Latest report 1 Jun 2026
Definition
What this concern includes
Includes deficiencies in warning, hazard, navigation or speed-limit signage specifically intended to protect road users on roads, bends, bridges, junctions, roundabouts or comparable road approaches, including failures of prominence, placement, direction or provision.
Not included
Excludes non-road warnings, including railway, product, food-allergen, clinical and social-care policy communications.
Excludes road markings, street lighting, vegetation maintenance, speed-limit setting and physical road layout unless the assertion specifically concerns dedicated road warning signage.
Excludes general road safety deficiencies or collision hazards that do not identify inadequate warning signage.
Reports
84
Distinct published reports
Individual concerns
100
A report can raise multiple concerns
Date range
2013–2026
First to latest report issue date
Stated actions
118
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 Highways19
Department for Transport9
Cumbria County Council4
Warwickshire County Council4
Bradford City Council3
Hampshire County Council3
Lincolnshire County Council3
Office of the Chief Coroner3
Recipient name withheld3
West Sussex County Council3
Devon County Council2
Dorset County Council2
Durham County Council2
Kent County Council2
Monmouthshire County Council2
English county council34
National road infrastructure body19
English unitary authority14
English metropolitan district council9
Ministerial department9
Type not available6
Private limited company5
Sub-organisation4
Coronial office3
Welsh county council3
Company2
London borough council2
Police force2
Public transport authority2
Road infrastructure contractor2
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.
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Concerns raised1
Failure to provide adequate warning signage for pedestrians crossing near the car park
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.2
Action
Install two pedestrian warning signs on approaches to HMP Ranby alongside existing slow-warning signs.
Stated by Nottinghamshire County Council and Via East MidlandsStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 August 2026.
Action
Implement monitoring and verification of highway safety measures commissioned following collision investigations.
Stated by Nottinghamshire County Council and Via East MidlandsStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 August 2026.
Suffolk
Concerns raised1
Failure to consider required special signage after a temporary traffic plan is flipped
This report raised 7 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
Require customer confirmation of TM plans, review and redraw requested changes, and obtain approval before work proceeds.
Stated by Recipient name withheldStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 April 2026.
Action
Formalise and disseminate TM change-management requirements, including permitted changes, documented approvals, supervisor escalation and disciplinary consequences.
Stated by Recipient name withheldStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 April 2026.
Action
Share special-signage requirements with local depots in advance so stock can be checked and necessary orders placed before works.
Stated by Recipient name withheldStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 13 April 2026.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.4
Position
Approving or redesigning undertakers’ temporary traffic management is outside the highway authority’s statutory role.
Stated by Suffolk County CouncilOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Position
Statutory undertakers and their appointed contractors are responsible for designing, implementing and safely operating temporary traffic management.
Stated by Suffolk County CouncilRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
Works promoters and highway authorities are responsible for designing, approving, monitoring and implementing temporary traffic management arrangements.
Stated by Department for TransportRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
The existing principles-based Code provides a robust basis for safely managing temporary traffic management, including adapting arrangements to site conditions.
Stated by Department for TransportExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Northumberland
Concerns raised1
Lack of advance warning signage for a severe 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.2
Action
Review the site and consider options, including advance warning measures, to improve bend visibility and driver awareness.
Stated by Northumberland County CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 7 April 2026.
Action
Prioritise identified road-safety improvements for implementation within Quarter 2 of the 2026–2027 financial year.
Stated by Northumberland County CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 7 April 2026.
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
Concerns raised1
Lack of left-turn-only signage at the Moss Farm Shop exit
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
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.2
Position
Moss Farm Shop is responsible for controlling traffic and providing signage within its private premises.
Stated by National HighwaysRedirects 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.
Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton
Concerns raised1
Inadequate warning signage for known flood risks
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
Reinstate and retain the “Road liable to flooding” sign until drainage actions and monitoring are complete, subject to drainage-engineer consent.
Stated by National HighwaysStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 July 2025.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
No further signage action is currently required because extensive M3 J9 traffic management and signage are in place.
Stated by National HighwaysExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton
Concerns raised1
Lack of guidance on signage following application of thin surface treatments
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.5
Action
Share relevant research, learning, best practice and technical guidance on thin surface treatments and road-user safety with members.
Stated by Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and TransportStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 17 July 2025.
Action
Review the specifications, codes of practice and application processes for asphalt preservation systems with specialist members.
Stated by Road Surface Treatments AssociationStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 17 July 2025.
Action
Meet National Highways to discuss the Coroner’s concerns about asphalt preservation systems in the revised specification documents.
Stated by Road Surface Treatments AssociationStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 17 July 2025.
Action
Review and update the Well Managed Highways Infrastructure Code of Practice to address the report’s recommendations and concerns.
Stated by Department for TransportStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 17 July 2025.
Action
Consider whether signage should identify locations where thin surface treatments have been applied.
Stated by Department for TransportStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 17 July 2025.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.5
Position
Research and road-user safety issues concerning thin surface treatments should be addressed by the Department for Transport and the Road Surface Treatments Association.
Stated by Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and TransportRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
Individual councils’ highways maintenance contractual requirements and specifications, and enforcement activities, fall outside the association’s remit.
Stated by Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and TransportOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Position
Independent testing and accreditation ensure restored skid resistance, so asphalt preservation treatments do not require post-treatment signage.
Stated by Road Surface Treatments AssociationExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Position
Site-specific surveys and risk assessments address gradients, bends, sight lines and any required mitigation, including warning signage.
Stated by Road Surface Treatments AssociationExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Position
Local highway authorities are responsible for maintaining their networks and determining maintenance standards based on local knowledge and circumstances.
Stated by Department for TransportRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Rutland and North Leicestershire
Concerns raised1
Failure of national temporary-signage regulations to ensure adequate warning at collision sites
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
Consider the highlighted temporary-signage issue while updating the Code of Practice.
Stated by Department for TransportStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 21 May 2025.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
Position
Local highway authorities are responsible for deciding how to fulfil their statutory duty to maintain traffic signs.
Stated by Department for TransportRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
Existing departmental guidance and local authorities’ risk assessments are considered sufficient to ensure a safe road network.
Stated by Department for TransportExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
West Yorkshire (Western)
Concerns raised1
Lack of appropriate traffic warning signs for the approaching wall and road turn
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.2
Action
Install a TSRGD 515.1 chevron sign on the new lighting column to highlight the road’s 90-degree alignment.
Stated by Bradford City CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 10 March 2025.
Action
Install a TSRGD 512 “Left Bend Ahead” warning sign on the left-hand side of Dryden Street.
Stated by Bradford City CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 10 March 2025.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Extreme speeding and intoxication make it uncertain that additional measures would have materially altered the collision outcome.
Stated by Bradford City CouncilDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
West Yorkshire (Western)
Concerns raised1
Failure to provide advance warning road signs for the dead end and left turn
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.2
Action
Install a TSRGD 515.1 chevron sign on the new lighting column to highlight the road’s 90-degree alignment.
Stated by Bradford City CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 10 March 2025.
Action
Install a TSRGD 512 “Left Bend Ahead” warning sign on the left-hand side of Dryden Street.
Stated by Bradford City CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 10 March 2025.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Extreme speeding and intoxication make it uncertain that additional measures would have materially altered the collision outcome.
Stated by Bradford City CouncilDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Essex
Concerns raised1
Failure to place road works warning signs without obscuring visibility of joining traffic
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.6
Action
Complete a full review of emergency works procedures.
Stated by Hatton Traffic Management LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 25 February 2025.
Action
Roll out new detailed design layouts and sign-placement guidance for all traffic-light schemes and road speeds.
Stated by Hatton Traffic Management LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 25 February 2025.
Action
Devise and roll out a toolbox talk addressing sight-line issues and the procedure changes across the business.
Stated by Hatton Traffic Management LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 25 February 2025.
Action
Add a process-flow question requiring operatives to record whether signage sight lines have been checked and assessed as appropriate.
Stated by Hatton Traffic Management LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 25 February 2025.
Action
Strengthen planning and execution of emergency roadworks and implement stricter contractor-oversight protocols, supported by regular audits and assessments.
Stated by Affinity Water LimitedStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 25 February 2025.
Action
Update the Safety Code through consultation, incorporating the report’s findings and publishing a revised version.
Stated by Department for TransportStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 25 February 2025.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
Position
The local highway authority that granted the permit is responsible for deciding enforcement action concerning incorrectly placed signs.
Stated by Department for TransportRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
Statutory undertakers and their contractors are responsible for safely setting up emergency works and ensuring Code compliance.
Stated by Essex County CouncilRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
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Includes deficiencies in warning, hazard, navigation or speed-limit signage specifically intended to protect road users on roads, bends, bridges, junctions, roundabouts or comparable road approaches, including failures of prominence, placement, direction or provision.
