Report a problem
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Report a problem
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If you are **reporting an emergency** that requires immediate attention, please call us on [0345 155 1004](tel:03451551004). An emergency on the highway is defined as something that is very likely to present an imminent threat to life or serious injury or serious damage to property.

[Track an existing problem](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/problem-tracking)

Links
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![Potholes](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/potholes1.png)

[Pothole](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/report-a-pothole/)
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Large 40 mm vertical-edge hole that is also greater than 300 mm wide

![Parking](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/report-parking1.png)

[Parking](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/report-a-parking-problem/)
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Request enforcement in residents’ parking and on-street parking zones

![Report overgrown trees and vegetation](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/overgrownveg1.png)

[Overgrown vegetation](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/report-overgrown-trees-and-vegetation/)
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Pedestrians forced into road, cars over central line, reduced visibility

![Public rights of way](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/rightofway1.png)

[Public rights of way](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/report-a-problem-with-a-public-right-of-way/)
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For example, blocked access or broken stiles

![Hazardous or fallen trees](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/hazardoustree1.png)

[Hazardous or fallen tree or branch ](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/report-trees/)
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Fallen tree or branch, or trees that are leaning, unstable, diseased or dying

![Debris or obstruction](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/debrisobstruction1.png)

[Debris or obstruction](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/report-debris-or-an-obstruction/)
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Thick mud, soil, stones, embankment slips

![Defective road markings or signs](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/defectivesigns1.png)

[Defective road markings or signs](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/report-a-problem-with-road-markings-and-signs/)
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White and yellow, stop or give way lines or warning signs

![Trip hazard](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/triphazard1.png)

[Trip hazard](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/maintaining-roads/managing-the-network/trip-hazards/)
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Hole or significant difference in level on pavement or cycleway

![Traffic lights](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/trafficlights1.png)

[Traffic lights](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/report-broken-traffic-lights/)
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Damage or fault to traffic lights or signals or school crossing patrol light

![manhole cover icon](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2024/10/manhole-web_Ice-150x150.png)

[Broken inspection cover](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/maintaining-roads/managing-the-network/broken-inspection-covers/)
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Broken, missing or rocking inspection cover

![Grit bin](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/gritbin1.png)

[Grit bin](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/safe-travel/winter-travel/grit-bins/)
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Empty bin, damaged bin or a bin with contents that are unuseable

![Bridges and retaining walls](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/bridge1.png)

[Bridges and retaining walls](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/report-a-problem-with-bridges-and-retaining-walls/)
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Structural damage or significant obstructions restricting water flow

![Fences and barriers](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/fencesbarriers1.png)

[Fences and barriers](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/report-a-problem-with-a-fence-or-barrier/)
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Damaged or missing roadside fences or barriers

![Ice](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/ice1.png)

[Ice](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/reporting-ice/)
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Ice or snow on the road

![Street lights, lit signs, lit bollards](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/streetlightout1.png)

[Street lights, lit signs, lit bollards](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/street-lighting/)
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Faulty street light, zebra crossing, bollard, lit sign

![Flooding and blocked drains](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2023/08/flood1.png)

[Flooding and blocked drains](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/maintaining-roads/managing-the-network/flooding-and-drainage/report-standing-water-flooding-or-blocked-drains/)
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Standing water, blocked drain, flooded property, impassable road

**If the issue you wish to report is not listed, please use our online form to [report an alternative issue](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/report-alternative-problem/).**

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