Potholes Continue To Get Worse As Authorities Leave Them

Tuesday, 26. January 2010

Following the bad weather there have been reports from all over the country that pot holes, some the size of a small cave, have opened up on not just minor and B roads but also on A roads. Even some motorways have some nasty craters on them as I experienced a few evenings ago on the M25. This is clearly the result of budget cuts and either Bodgit and co – road workers carrying out the work or those gentle folk that enjoy the outdoor life, sometimes known as travellers, and live in caravans who specialise in tarmacing the driveways of the elderly but not always known for the high quality of their work. As a result this has led to a rather serious problem with motorists, cyclists and pedestrians suffering damage to vehicles and themselves. Reports of damaged wheels, tyres, suspension and axles abound with motorists confused as to where they stand regarding damage caused through poorly maintained roads. Website www.potholes.co.uk suggests that damaged suspensions and axels costs British motorists £2.8 billions every year with local authorities paying out £50 millions in compensation. The problem is that the costs can be around or marginally more than the driver’s excess so many are paying out for the repairs unaware that they can make a claim against the local authority. Sadly, if more claims were made it would make the local authorities spend the money necessary to maintain the roads. If you have had damage caused to your vehicle as a result of hitting a pothole you can make a claim (which can be quite complicated) by following the advice provided on the website, address again: http://www.potholes.co.uk By Graham Hill