Authority claim guide

Pothole claims: Transport for London

How to organise a vehicle-damage claim for roads likely maintained by Transport for London.

Current route

Confirm that the incident occurred on a TfL-managed red route. Most other London roads are managed by the relevant borough.

Open the official authority guidance

Evidence commonly requested

  • red route location
  • date and time
  • damage evidence
  • repair evidence

Requirements may change and each claim is assessed individually. Photograph the defect only where it is safe and legal.

Build the pack before opening the portal

Save your incident, organise every attachment and prepare the factual statement first.

Start a Transport for London claim