Recurring concern

Failure to maintain driver visibility around parked vehicles

First to latest report 16 Dec 2016 — 28 Nov 2025

Reports that mention this concern
3
Times this concern has been raised
3
Stated actions linked to this concern
6

What this concern includes

Includes continuing deficiencies where parked or standing vehicles, parking bays or comparable vehicle-parking arrangements obstruct drivers’ visibility of pedestrians or other road users on public roads, including failures to manage parking, stopping or sightlines where this obstruction is the safety concern.

What is not included
  • Excludes general road visibility, road-design or sight-distance deficiencies where parked or standing vehicles are not the material obstruction.
  • Excludes vehicle-design blind spots and forward-visibility deficiencies caused by the vehicle itself.
  • Excludes vegetation, lighting, signage, road markings and pedestrian-crossing deficiencies unless parked or standing vehicles are the direct cause of the obstructed driver visibility.
  • Excludes isolated temporary obstruction without an identified continuing or recurring safety condition.

Reports and published responses 3 reports

See individual reports that have raised this concern, and the actions taken in response

  1. Black Country

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    Gurkirat Singh · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Gurkirat Singh, a child, died after being struck by a single-decker bus on High Street, Tipton, on 6 December 2024. The report raises concerns about repeated incidents on the road, the absence of pedestrian crossings and central road markings, poor street lighting, and visibility being obscured by parked vehicles and building-line shadows.

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    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Obscured driver visibility from vehicles parked on either side of the road

    Wider context from the report

    “2. My concern is that in the last five years there have been six incidents including this fatality on this stretch of road and within half a mile approaching the roundabout. Evidence at the inquest emerged indicating there are no pedestrian crossings on this stretch of the High Street and visibility to drivers is obscured due to vehicles parked on either side. 3. In addition, there are no central road markings with poor street lighting resulting in the building line creating shadows on the footpath, which all add to the lack of visibility for drivers. ”

    Source location

    Gurkirat Singh · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 2 · concerns

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Introduce improved centre-line markings and parking bays on High Street where feasible.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “This will be further supported by the introduction of a new scheme incorporating improved centre-line markings and parking bays where feasible, and the introduction of a new 20mph zone for High Street and surrounding roads. This will complement the 20mph zone currently being implemented in the Owen Street area.”

    Source location

    Response from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
    Page 1 · response
    Published 16 February 2026

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  2. Dorset

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    Richard Stanley Lee Hallett · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Richard Stanley Lee Hallett was riding a motorcycle when it collided with a white Iveco van at a junction in Poundbury on 14 September 2018. He sustained severe head injuries and died in hospital two days later; concerns were raised about the lack of road markings and parking restrictions, which reduced sightlines and increased the risk of collisions at junctions.

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    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Lack of parking restrictions reducing sightlines at junctions

    Wider context from the report

    “1. During the inquest evidence was heard that: i. There are no road markings in the Poundbury estate to indicate which vehicle has the right of way when reaching a junction. In addition, parking appears to be permitted along the length of Lower Blakemere Road, which forces vehicles travelling in a northerly direction into the oncoming carriageway. Police evidence indicated that this reduced the sightline of the driver of the Iveco van when looking into Harewood Road to look for oncoming traffic. 2. I have concerns with regard to the following: i. The lack of parking restrictions on Lower Blakemere Road result in the drivers that use that road having a reduced sightlines when approaching junctions. Such drivers are not able to see traffic approaching the junctions until very late, and as no vehicle would appear to have the right of way, the risk of collision would appear to be increased. ”

    Source location

    Richard Stanley Lee Hallett · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 2 · concerns

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Review the junction location and identify measures to restrict parking near the crossing.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “However, to reduce the possibility of a repetition, I can advise that we have reviewed the location and identified measures to restrict parking in the immediate vicinity of the junction. This is proposed to be in the form of two additional parking bollards on each approach, set back from the junction, deterring cars from parking immediately by the crossing. The proposals have been submitted to Dorset Council Highways Department for approval. Subject to such approval, they will be installed as soon as practicably possible, with a longstop of 31 October 2019.”

    Source location

    Response from Duchy of Cornwall
    Page 2 · response
    Published 22 August 2019

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

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    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Submit proposals to Dorset Council Highways Department for approval of parking restrictions.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “However, to reduce the possibility of a repetition, I can advise that we have reviewed the location and identified measures to restrict parking in the immediate vicinity of the junction. This is proposed to be in the form of two additional parking bollards on each approach, set back from the junction, deterring cars from parking immediately by the crossing. The proposals have been submitted to Dorset Council Highways Department for approval. Subject to such approval, they will be installed as soon as practicably possible, with a longstop of 31 October 2019.”

    Source location

    Response from Duchy of Cornwall
    Page 2 · response
    Published 22 August 2019

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Install two additional parking bollards on each approach, set back from the junction, subject to approval.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “However, to reduce the possibility of a repetition, I can advise that we have reviewed the location and identified measures to restrict parking in the immediate vicinity of the junction. This is proposed to be in the form of two additional parking bollards on each approach, set back from the junction, deterring cars from parking immediately by the crossing. The proposals have been submitted to Dorset Council Highways Department for approval. Subject to such approval, they will be installed as soon as practicably possible, with a longstop of 31 October 2019.”

    Source location

    Response from Duchy of Cornwall
    Page 2 · response
    Published 22 August 2019

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    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    No formal parking restriction is considered necessary because drivers must park safely and comply with the Highway Code.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “2.i “The lack of parking restrictions on Lower Blakemere Road result in the drivers that use that road having a reduced sightlines when approaching junctions. Such drivers are not able to see traffic when approaching the junctions until very late, and as no vehicle would appear to have right of way, the risk of collision would appear to be increased.””

    Source location

    Response from Duchy of Cornwall
    Page 1 · response
    Published 22 August 2019

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  3. Birmingham and Solihull

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    Exauce Mbiyi Paoulen · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Exauce Mbiyi Paoulen died at Birmingham Children’s Hospital on 29 June 2016 from injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Grove Lane, Handsworth. The report raised concerns that vehicle speeds and a frequently occupied parking bay obscured drivers’ views of pedestrians, particularly children, and that there was no pedestrian crossing near the park gates.

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    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Failure to maintain driver visibility of pedestrians approaching the road edge

    Wider context from the report

    “In the area of Grove Lane bordering Handsworth Park children and adults often cross the road to access the park gates. The road has a speed limit of 30mph and there is not a pedestrian crossing near the park gates. Opposite Handsworth Park there is a parking bay on the west side of Grove Lane that is frequently parked up and obscures the view for drivers proceeding along Grove Lane of pedestrians, particularly children, approaching the edge of the road. There have been several other serious accidents involving pedestrians crossing the road in the vicinity in the past 2 years. This evidence suggests that the speed along this section of road in conjunction with the parking bay creates a risk to pedestrians crossing the road. ”

    Source location

    Exauce Mbiyi Paoulen · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 1 · concerns

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Develop and consult on a local road safety scheme for Grove Lane, incorporating the report’s suggestions and stakeholder views.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Prior to receiving your report Grove Lane had been identified for assessment through this monitoring system and initial investigations are being undertaken to develop a local safety scheme at this location. The scope of these investigations will incorporate the suggestions contained in your report. A scheme proposal will be developed in consultation with the local residents, Ward Councillors and West Midlands Police. Following consultation, formal approval will be sought to secure funding to implement the scheme in line with the City's Governance procedures. It is my intention to implement a scheme in the financial year 2017/18 but would hope that if consultation goes well this could be as early as June /July 2017.”

    Source location

    2016-0452-Response-by-Birmingham-City-Council
    Page 1 · response
    Published 12 February 2017

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Implement the Grove Lane road safety scheme, programmed for the 2017/18 financial year.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Prior to receiving your report Grove Lane had been identified for assessment through this monitoring system and initial investigations are being undertaken to develop a local safety scheme at this location. The scope of these investigations will incorporate the suggestions contained in your report. A scheme proposal will be developed in consultation with the local residents, Ward Councillors and West Midlands Police. Following consultation, formal approval will be sought to secure funding to implement the scheme in line with the City's Governance procedures. It is my intention to implement a scheme in the financial year 2017/18 but would hope that if consultation goes well this could be as early as June /July 2017.”

    Source location

    2016-0452-Response-by-Birmingham-City-Council
    Page 1 · response
    Published 12 February 2017

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Data last updated 7 September 2026