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.
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
Concerns raised1
Lack of warning of the concealed driveway
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.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Highways England cannot install a concealed entrance warning sign because it is not authorised under applicable traffic-sign regulations.
Stated by National HighwaysUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Bedfordshire and Luton
Concerns raised1
Inadequate signage warning pedestrians not to enter the Busway
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
Replace faded or missing signs on the Hatters Way section of the Busway.
Stated by Luton Borough CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 4 January 2021.
Action
Review the remaining Busway for upgraded signage at emergency access points and other locations where additional warning signs may assist.
Stated by Luton Borough CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 4 January 2021.
Mid Kent and Medway
Concerns raised1
Lack of coning or signage requirements for stopped works vehicles on the A20 Ashford Road
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.2
Position
Traffic restrictions, signage and traffic management changes were outside Tarmac’s power to implement directly.
Stated by TarmacOutside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Position
Responsibility for approving and implementing road signage, traffic restrictions and traffic management rested with the relevant Highways Authority.
Stated by TarmacRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
County Durham and Darlington
Concerns raised2
Lack of warning signs at a reduced-visibility bend
Failure to ensure consistent speed-limit messaging through road markings and signs
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
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.
Action
Remove the two SLOW road markings.
Stated by Durham County CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 27 November 2020.
Surrey
Concerns raised1
Absence of signage warning drivers on the A322 of the pedestrian crossing point linking to Swift Lane across both carriageways
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 advance signage at the uncontrolled crossing to warn drivers that pedestrians may cross.
Stated by Surrey County CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 13 August 2020.
Hampshire (Central)
Concerns raised1
Failure to warn motorists of pedestrian and cyclist crossings on the A27 Mansbridge Road
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.
Gwent
Concerns raised1
Lack of signage to alert pedestrians to the A40 and prevent entry onto the slip road
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
Continue working with SWTRA to identify additional safety measures for the junction.
Stated by Monmouthshire County CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 16 January 2020.
Action
Complete installation of pedestrian prohibition signs on the existing signing infrastructure.
Stated by Welsh GovernmentStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 16 January 2020.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Responsibility for the A40 lies with the Welsh Government and South Wales Trunk Road Agency.
Stated by Monmouthshire County CouncilRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
West Sussex
Concerns raised1
Failure to provide warning signs for recurring zone 1 road-flooding risk
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.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Existing flood-signing practice was considered sufficient because the authority was unaware of an ongoing zone 1 blockage at the location.
Stated by West Sussex County CouncilExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
West Sussex
Concerns raised2
Insufficient speed-limit signage warning approaching traffic of the bend
Insufficient black and white chevron signage warning drivers of the sharp bend
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.6
Action
Appraise safe siting and trigger speed for a vehicle-activated flashing bend-warning sign for southbound traffic.
Stated by West Sussex County CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 September 2019.
Action
Install a vehicle-activated flashing bend-warning sign for southbound traffic north of the bend.
Stated by West Sussex County CouncilStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 13 September 2019.
Action
Provide an additional bend-warning sign with a “Reduce speed now” supplementary plate.
Stated by West Sussex County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 September 2019.
Action
Reduce the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph and install a vehicle-activated speed-warning sign near the village school.
Stated by West Sussex County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 September 2019.
Action
Install a larger yellow-bordered chevron to provide additional warning of the bend to southbound motorists.
Stated by West Sussex County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 September 2019.
Action
Discuss installing a banner-type sign over the Seaford College gateway to interrupt the straight-on view for southbound drivers.
Stated by West Sussex County CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 September 2019.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.3
Position
Existing 30mph signs and road markings are considered sufficient to alert drivers to the speed limit.
Stated by West Sussex County CouncilExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Position
The chevron was removed during the 2010/11 road safety scheme, rather than being absent without explanation.
Stated by West Sussex County CouncilDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Position
Installing a banner sign over the gateway is the responsibility of Seaford College, not the authority.
Stated by West Sussex County CouncilRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Derby and Derbyshire
Concerns raised2
Failure to implement a response to the known junction warning risk
Insufficiently visible advance warning of the road junction
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.
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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.
