Road Pothole Problems On The Increase Again
Friday, 3. August 2018
According to the RAC, the UK’s pothole problem is getting worse, not better as it should be by now. The number of cars damaged by pothole strikes is at a 3 year high.
Data released by the RAC shows that 4,091 motorists reported breaking down between April & June 2018, the highest 2nd quarter in 3 years – as a result of snapped springs, damaged shock absorbers and distorted wheels along with other pothole caused damage.
RAC Chief Engineer said councils were ‘not winning’ the battle against potholes. ‘Despite further emergency funding from central government, their budgets are even more stretched than in previous years. The overall quality of our roads should be getting better, not worse,’ he added.
I fear that it will take a major accident caused by a driver losing control of his car having hit a pothole before the Authorities finally take the situation seriously. By Graham Hill
