The legal implications of the use of frangible or breakaway poles is investigated. It is concluded that road authorities who use frangible poles will not normally be held liable to persons injured by them. Authorities who use rigid poles instead of safer equipment may be held liable in negligence in some circumstances. Potential defendents are identified. It covers road environment, safety methods, analysis of state legislation and common law, insurance, recomendations. Appendixes list some other opinions, an xtracts from all States legislation. Road accidents. Street lighting. Traffic control. ignals. Guideposts. Signposts. Legal liability. Tort Public authorities. Safety devices
