Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 94781
Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
Tabled: 26 November 2025
Answered: 1 December 2025
Question
Jim McMahon
Labour (Co-op) — Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of car weight trends on wear and tear on highways.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Secretary of State has not made a specific assessment of the potential impact of car weight trends on wear and tear on highways. Commercial vehicles (typically those greater than 7.5 tonnes) are the dominant factor in determining road design and contr...
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