PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Make Authorities legally responsible and accountable for the condition of roads
Drivers and owners of vehicles used on the public highway are legally responsible for ensuring each and every part of that vehicle are maintained in roadworthy condition. The same obligation should be placed on the Highways Agency and Local Authorities for roads they are responsible for maintaining
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
12
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 12/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 12/100,000
Background
Despite the availability of adequate tax revenue the public roads infrastructure has been poorly maintained for many years and in many places now poses a risk of both damage to vehicles and to the safety of road users.
The Authorities have demonstrated a continued unwillingness to address the problem which is now impacting on the economic well being of the UK. It is time they were held legally responsible for their obligations in the same way users of road vehicle are already held accountable