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Types of Defective Roads

Poor road design affecting the flow of traffic on streets, highways. and intersections,  unsafe pavement and road markings, inadequate signage and malfunctioning stop lights, improper road construction warnings and procedures, and unsafe sidewalks and crosswalks are examples of road defects that can lead to a defective road accident. Listed below are some additional types of defective road problems:

  • Improperly graded curve
  • Poor water drainage, leading to excess water on road
  • Lack of signs warning of dip in the road or tight curve ahead
  • Inadequate guardrails or lack of guardrails
  • Foliage blocking signs
  • Malfunctioning traffic lights
  • Unfilled potholes
  • Uneven pavement or shoulder
  • Open pit or trench
  • Improperly marked construction zone site
  • Road construction hazards
  • Lack of shoulder
  • Insufficient lane width
  • Defective traffic lights
  • Inadequate road lighting
  • Bridge defects and bridge collapse
  • Insufficient median

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Defective Roads Resource Center

  • Defective Road Information · An overview of Defective Road Accidents, including an overview of common types of Defective Road Accidents, such as failure to maintain or defective road design, an explaination of the causes of Defective Road Accidents, a guide to determining liability, and information on the statute of limitations.
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