Potholes

The condition of UK roads has reached ‘crisis point’

A new survey finds that nearly half of motorists believe the state of UK roads has reached a ‘crisis point’, with some declaring a ‘national emergency’.

Half of British drivers find potholes the most annoying thing on the road

National Pothole Day is is tomorrow (January 15). Potholes have been revealed as the most annoying thing on the road for most UK drivers

One in four have damaged their car on a pothole or speed bump

New data has revealed that one in four motorists have damaged their car on a pothole or speed bump. That rises to 30 percent for people in urban areas

Two in five drivers would pay MORE tax to fix potholes

Research conducted by Green Flag shows that 40 percent of drivers would be prepared to pay higher taxes if the extra revenue was spent repairing potholes.

£1.5 billion needed over 10 years to repair UK potholes

A budget increase of £1.5billion per year is needed to get the UK’s roads to a maintainable standard, says the Asphalt Industry Alliance

Severe weather to blame for rise in pothole compensation

A Freedom of Information request reveals the amount paid out in pothole-related compensation in 2018 – bad weather is to blame for the increase

The worst cars for potholed roads

One pothole could cause damage costing almost two months of an average salary, claims MotorEasy

RAC proves potholes ARE getting worse

1 breakdown in every 100 is caused by the road not the car

Google patents GPS system to help you avoid potholes

Google Maps could offer an alternative, smoother route