Lighting, markings, signage, laybys and parking facilities

Satisfaction with lighting, markings, signage, laybys and parking facilities

Respondents were largely positive about lighting, markings, signage, laybys and parking (Figure 4.1). Satisfaction was highest with the visibility of road signage (62%), the provision of lighting along roads (60%) and signs at decision making points (60%). Just over half (54%) were satisfied with the provision of traffic signals. Dissatisfaction was highest with the visibility of road markings (25%) (Figure 4.1).

Figure 4.1: Satisfaction with lighting, marking, signage, laybys and parking, as described in the preceding text
Figure 4.1: Satisfaction with lighting, marking, signage, laybys and parking

As shown in Figure 4.2, satisfaction levels were broadly the same as those from 2024 (no statistically significant differences).

Figure 4.2: Trends in satisfaction with lighting, marking, signage, laybys and parking, as described in the preceding text
Figure 4.2: Trends in satisfaction with lighting, marking, signage, laybys and parking

Trunk road users in the North East were more likely than average to be satisfied with the provision of laybys and parking facilities (58%, compared to 48% overall), while those in the South West were less likely to be satisfied with this (42%). Users in the South East were more likely to be satisfied with the visibility of road markings (58%, compared to 51% overall) (Figure 4.3).

Figure 4.3: Satisfaction with lighting, marking, signage, laybys and parking, by region, as described in the preceding text
Figure 4.3: Satisfaction with lighting, marking, signage, laybys and parking, by region

Younger respondents, aged under 35, were more likely than those aged over 35 to be satisfied with the provision of signs (72%, compared to 56%), lighting (71%, compared to 56%) and the visibility of road markings (60%, compared to 48%).

Respondents who said they were dissatisfied with the visibility of road markings were asked with which road they were most dissatisfied. In line with the last two years, the most commonly selected roads were the M8 (22%) and the A90 (17%).