Type and Inspection Frequency on the UK roads (Highway Operational Standards 2018).
| Hierarchy Description | Inspection frequency and type from City Councils |
|---|---|
| Motorway | 1-2 per year (from Highways England) |
| Strategic Route | 12 times per year (monthly) |
| Main Distributor | 12 times per year (monthly) |
| Secondary Distributor | 12 times per year (monthly) |
| Link Road | 4 times a year (3 monthly) |
| Local Access Road | Annually (once per year) |
| Minor Roads | 1 per two years (24 monthly) (standard is that they are passable with care) |
| Soft Roads (Green Lanes) | No formal inspection regime. Inspected on a reactive basis (standard is that they are passable in a 4 wheel drive vehicle) |
| Hierarchy Description | Inspection frequency and type from City Councils |
|---|---|
| Motorway | 1-2 per year (from Highways England) |
| Strategic Route | 12 times per year (monthly) |
| Main Distributor | 12 times per year (monthly) |
| Secondary Distributor | 12 times per year (monthly) |
| Link Road | 4 times a year (3 monthly) |
| Local Access Road | Annually (once per year) |
| Minor Roads | 1 per two years (24 monthly) (standard is that they are passable with care) |
| Soft Roads (Green Lanes) | No formal inspection regime. Inspected on a reactive basis (standard is that they are passable in a 4 wheel drive vehicle) |
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