Jack Braniff

“The evidence was that the size and position of the illuminated advertising board at the site of the collision obstructs pedestrians' view of the road and drivers' view of pedestrians. The concern is to ensure that road safety is fully considered when decisions are made about the size, position and location of illuminated advertising boards on public highways.”

“The overhanging tree canopies at the site of the collision compounded the visibility issues which led to this death. The evidence suggested that there is a nexus between a reduction in the tree lopping in the Greater Manchestet area and an increase in road traffic collisions.”