H-02 · SAFETY
Unroadworthy vehicles in service
Brake, steering and coupling defects on vehicles that should be off the road.
ACTIVE
Baseline
11.2
%
Current
8.6
Major defect rate at roadside inspection
Target
5
%
Trend
Q1 2024 to Q4 2025
Schemes addressing this harm
The intervention mix and its legislative authority
S-02 Roadworthiness scheme
ACTIVEGet defective vehicles off the road before they crash, targeting the fleets with the worst defect history.
Mix: Planned inspections · Responsive inspections · Defect notices · Fleet audits
Authority: HVS Reg 2025 r 31, HVSA 2024 s 55, HVSA 2024 s 57, HVSA 2024 s 60
3 products on the ladder. See the catalogue
Risk-control problems on this harm
| Code | Problem | Stage | Measure | Baseline → current |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None nominated. Run a harm scan from Risk-control. |
Matters and signals
| Ref | Type | Entity | Summary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG-2026-0915 | INSPECTION | Ridgeway Express | Roadside check: OP-5088 vehicle with worn brake linings below limit | RECEIVED |