Roads: Standards
Commons · Question 113537 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Sir Julian Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of using artificial intelligence to assist with mapping the condition of roads in England.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 2 Mar 2026
In September 2024, DfT introduced a new standard (PAS 2161) for monitoring road conditions in England. The list of the approved technologies against PAS2161 includes AI‑based technologies. Going forward, the Department will encourage a wide range of techn...