Authority claim guide

Pothole claims: Transport Scotland trunk-road operating company

How to organise a vehicle-damage claim for roads likely maintained by Transport Scotland trunk-road operating company.

Current route

Scottish trunk-road claims go first to the operating company or DBFO contractor responsible for the exact section. Use the Transport Scotland operating-company information to identify it before sending the pack.

Open the official authority guidance

Evidence commonly requested

  • precise trunk-road location
  • date and time
  • supporting evidence
  • damage and repair costs

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 Scotland trunk-road operating company claim