PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(20 February 2026)
Question Asked
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.
Asked by:
Sir Julian Smith (Conservative)
Asked by:
Sir Julian Smith (Conservative)
Answer
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 technologies to seek compliance, driving technical innovation in road condition monitoring.
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