{"id":15599,"date":"2014-07-18T11:39:02","date_gmt":"2014-07-18T10:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roadsandtransport\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-01-26T10:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T10:43:30","slug":"report-a-problem","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/report-a-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Report a problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-6977454e8b051\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Report a problem<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-6977454e8b074\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-center\"><div class=\"medium-10 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n\n<p>If you are <strong>reporting an emergency<\/strong> that requires immediate attention, please call us on&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:03451551004\">0345 155 1004<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dcc-secondary-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&apos;buttonEvent&apos;: &apos;Information page&apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/problem-tracking\">Track an existing problem<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-6977454e8b08c\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n<section class=\"landing-menu clearfix  \" id=\"block_acf-block-6977454e8b0e3\"><header><h2 class=\" show-for-sr\">Links<\/h2><\/header><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x report-row\"><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"113\" height=\"119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/potholes1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Potholes\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/report-a-problem\/report-a-pothole\/\">Pothole<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">Large 40 mm vertical-edge hole that is also greater than 300 mm wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"113\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/report-parking1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Parking\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/report-a-problem\/report-a-parking-problem\/\">Parking<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">Request enforcement in residents\u2019 parking and on-street parking zones<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"115\" height=\"117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/overgrownveg1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Report overgrown trees and vegetation\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/report-a-problem\/report-overgrown-trees-and-vegetation\/\">Overgrown vegetation<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">Pedestrians forced into road, cars over central line, reduced visibility<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"113\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/rightofway1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Public rights of way\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/report-a-problem\/report-a-problem-with-a-public-right-of-way\/\">Public rights of way<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">For example, blocked access or broken stiles<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"115\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/hazardoustree1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Hazardous or fallen trees\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/report-a-problem\/report-trees\/\">Hazardous or fallen tree or branch <\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">Fallen tree or branch, or trees that are leaning, unstable, diseased or dying <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"116\" height=\"123\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/debrisobstruction1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Debris or obstruction\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/report-a-problem\/report-debris-or-an-obstruction\/\">Debris or obstruction<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">Thick mud, soil, stones, embankment slips<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"113\" height=\"132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/defectivesigns1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Defective road markings or signs\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/report-a-problem\/report-a-problem-with-road-markings-and-signs\/\">Defective road markings or signs<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">White and yellow, stop or give way lines or warning signs<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"117\" height=\"123\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/triphazard1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Trip hazard\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/maintaining-roads\/managing-the-network\/trip-hazards\/\">Trip hazard<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">Hole or significant difference in level on pavement or cycleway<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"113\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/trafficlights1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Traffic lights\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/report-a-problem\/report-broken-traffic-lights\/\">Traffic lights<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">Damage or fault to traffic lights or signals or school crossing patrol light<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2024\/10\/manhole-web_Ice-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"manhole cover icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2024\/10\/manhole-web_Ice-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2024\/10\/manhole-web_Ice-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2024\/10\/manhole-web_Ice-440x440.png 440w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2024\/10\/manhole-web_Ice.png 589w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/maintaining-roads\/managing-the-network\/broken-inspection-covers\/\">Broken inspection cover<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">Broken, missing or rocking inspection cover<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"113\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/gritbin1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Grit bin\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/safe-travel\/winter-travel\/grit-bins\/\">Grit bin<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">Empty bin, damaged bin or a bin with contents that are unuseable<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"113\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/bridge1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Bridges and retaining walls\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/report-a-problem\/report-a-problem-with-bridges-and-retaining-walls\/\">Bridges and retaining walls<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">Structural damage or significant obstructions restricting water flow<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"113\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/fencesbarriers1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Fences and barriers\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/report-a-problem\/report-a-problem-with-a-fence-or-barrier\/\">Fences and barriers<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">Damaged or missing roadside fences or barriers<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/ice1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Ice\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/report-a-problem\/reporting-ice\/\">Ice<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">Ice or snow on the road<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"113\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/streetlightout1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Street lights, lit signs, lit bollards\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/street-lighting\/\">Street lights, lit signs, lit bollards<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">Faulty street light, zebra crossing, bollard, lit sign<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4\"><div class=\"report-box-outer\"><div class=\"report-box-white\"><div class=\"iconbox\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2023\/08\/flood1.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Flooding and blocked drains\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"information\"><div class=\"report-title\" ><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/maintaining-roads\/managing-the-network\/flooding-and-drainage\/report-standing-water-flooding-or-blocked-drains\/\">Flooding and blocked drains<\/a><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"report-description\">Standing water, blocked drain, flooded property, impassable road<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" 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