Any hazard in the highway (road or pavement) caused as a result of an accident, damage or vandalism may be considered a risk to the public. These hazards could result in personal injury to pedestrians or road-users.

Some types of damage considered to be a risk include:

• gully or drain cover missing
• wall exposing a large drop to the rear on either the pavement or road
• pedestrian guard railing protruding into the pavement or road
• protruding fencing
• concrete bollard knocked over onto the pavement or road
• inspection cover missing or damaged
• bridge parapets damaged
• oil spillages on the road
• lamp columns knocked down, wires exposed or lanterns hanging loose
• road traffic bollards knocked down or broken
• sign poles knocked down or sign plates hanging loose
• traffic signals lights not working or traffic light head broken or hanging loose