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.
What is 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.
Trends
Reports over time
Reports mentioning this concern, 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
Reports and published responses 84 reports
See individual reports that have raised this concern, and the actions taken in response
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.
Linked responses
Nottinghamshire County Council
Via East Midlands
Stated actions An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Nottinghamshire County Council and Via East Midlands
Install two pedestrian warning signs on approaches to HMP Ranby alongside existing slow-warning signs.
Nottinghamshire County Council and Via East Midlands
Implement monitoring and verification of highway safety measures commissioned following collision investigations.
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.
Linked responses
Department for Transport
Recipient name withheld
Suffolk County Council
Stated actions An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.3
Recipient name withheld
Require customer confirmation of TM plans, review and redraw requested changes, and obtain approval before work proceeds.
Recipient name withheld
Formalise and disseminate TM change-management requirements, including permitted changes, documented approvals, supervisor escalation and disciplinary consequences.
Recipient name withheld
Share special-signage requirements with local depots in advance so stock can be checked and necessary orders placed before works.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.4
Suffolk County Council
Approving or redesigning undertakers’ temporary traffic management is outside the highway authority’s statutory role.
Outside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Suffolk County Council
Statutory undertakers and their appointed contractors are responsible for designing, implementing and safely operating temporary traffic management.
Redirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Department for Transport
Works promoters and highway authorities are responsible for designing, approving, monitoring and implementing temporary traffic management arrangements.
Redirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Department for Transport
The existing principles-based Code provides a robust basis for safely managing temporary traffic management, including adapting arrangements to site conditions.
Existing 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
Linked response
Northumberland County Council
Stated actions An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Northumberland County Council
Review the site and consider options, including advance warning measures, to improve bend visibility and driver awareness.
Northumberland County Council
Prioritise identified road-safety improvements for implementation within Quarter 2 of the 2026–2027 financial year.
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.
Linked responses
Department for Transport
Moss Farm shop
National Highways
Stated actions An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
National Highways
Investigate road markings, signing and carriageway layout on the A5 within National Highways’ jurisdiction to identify potential overtaking mitigation measures.
Moss Farm shop
Install a no-right-turn sign at the Moss Farm shop car-park exit.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
National Highways
Moss Farm Shop is responsible for controlling traffic and providing signage within its private premises.
Redirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Department for Transport
National Highways is responsible for deciding appropriate road markings and signing at the specific site on its strategic road network.
Redirects 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.
Linked response
National Highways
Stated actions An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
National Highways
Reinstate and retain the “Road liable to flooding” sign until drainage actions and monitoring are complete, subject to drainage-engineer consent.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
National Highways
No further signage action is currently required because extensive M3 J9 traffic management and signage are in place.
Existing 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.
Linked responses
Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport
Department for Transport
Road Surface Treatments Association
Stated actions An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.5
Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport
Share relevant research, learning, best practice and technical guidance on thin surface treatments and road-user safety with members.
Road Surface Treatments Association
Review the specifications, codes of practice and application processes for asphalt preservation systems with specialist members.
Road Surface Treatments Association
Meet National Highways to discuss the Coroner’s concerns about asphalt preservation systems in the revised specification documents.
Department for Transport
Review and update the Well Managed Highways Infrastructure Code of Practice to address the report’s recommendations and concerns.
Department for Transport
Consider whether signage should identify locations where thin surface treatments have been applied.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.5
Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport
Research and road-user safety issues concerning thin surface treatments should be addressed by the Department for Transport and the Road Surface Treatments Association.
Redirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport
Individual councils’ highways maintenance contractual requirements and specifications, and enforcement activities, fall outside the association’s remit.
Outside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Road Surface Treatments Association
Independent testing and accreditation ensure restored skid resistance, so asphalt preservation treatments do not require post-treatment signage.
Existing arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Road Surface Treatments Association
Site-specific surveys and risk assessments address gradients, bends, sight lines and any required mitigation, including warning signage.
Existing arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Department for Transport
Local highway authorities are responsible for maintaining their networks and determining maintenance standards based on local knowledge and circumstances.
Redirects 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
Linked response
Department for Transport
Stated actions An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
Department for Transport
Consider the highlighted temporary-signage issue while updating the Code of Practice.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
Department for Transport
Local highway authorities are responsible for deciding how to fulfil their statutory duty to maintain traffic signs.
Redirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Department for Transport
Existing departmental guidance and local authorities’ risk assessments are considered sufficient to ensure a safe road network.
Existing 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.
Linked response
Bradford City Council
Stated actions An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Bradford City Council
Install a TSRGD 515.1 chevron sign on the new lighting column to highlight the road’s 90-degree alignment.
Bradford City Council
Install a TSRGD 512 “Left Bend Ahead” warning sign on the left-hand side of Dryden Street.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Bradford City Council
Extreme speeding and intoxication make it uncertain that additional measures would have materially altered the collision outcome.
Disputes 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.
Linked response
Bradford City Council
Stated actions An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Bradford City Council
Install a TSRGD 515.1 chevron sign on the new lighting column to highlight the road’s 90-degree alignment.
Bradford City Council
Install a TSRGD 512 “Left Bend Ahead” warning sign on the left-hand side of Dryden Street.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Bradford City Council
Extreme speeding and intoxication make it uncertain that additional measures would have materially altered the collision outcome.
Disputes 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.
Linked responses
Affinity Water Limited
Department for Transport
Essex County Council
Hatton Traffic Management Limited
Stated actions An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.6
Hatton Traffic Management Limited
Complete a full review of emergency works procedures.
Hatton Traffic Management Limited
Roll out new detailed design layouts and sign-placement guidance for all traffic-light schemes and road speeds.
Hatton Traffic Management Limited
Devise and roll out a toolbox talk addressing sight-line issues and the procedure changes across the business.
Hatton Traffic Management Limited
Add a process-flow question requiring operatives to record whether signage sight lines have been checked and assessed as appropriate.
Affinity Water Limited
Strengthen planning and execution of emergency roadworks and implement stricter contractor-oversight protocols, supported by regular audits and assessments.
Department for Transport
Update the Safety Code through consultation, incorporating the report’s findings and publishing a revised version.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
Department for Transport
The local highway authority that granted the permit is responsible for deciding enforcement action concerning incorrectly placed signs.
Redirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Essex County Council
Statutory undertakers and their contractors are responsible for safely setting up emergency works and ensuring Code compliance.
Redirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Actions and positions describe what organisations say in published responses. Implementation is not independently verified.
Actions and positions describe what organisations say in published responses. Implementation is not independently verified.