Tag : potholes
Pothole-related breakdowns up 10% in last 12 months, reports RAC
The UK’s pothole epidemic continues to wreak havoc for drivers, with pothole-related breakdown numbers up by 10% in the last 12 months, according to the RAC.
Pothole breakdowns jumped by a third in 2023
Britain’s ‘pothole plague’ took even more of a toll on drivers in 2023, new data from the RAC reveals.
Pothole-related breakdowns hit five-year high, finds AA
Breakdowns and accidents from potholes hit a five-year high in September as the return of wet weather saw drivers fall foul of deteriorating road surfaces.
2023 on track to reach podium of ‘Worst Year for Potholes’
2023 could set a new record for pothole-related breakdowns attended by AA patrols after August incidents reached a five-year high.
RAC attends highest number of second quarter pothole-related breakdowns since 2018
Latest figures show nearly 30,000 breakdowns caused by potholes over the last year, with councils paying out £11m in repair damages to drivers over last four … Read More »
Pothole-related breakdowns up ‘scandalous’ 39% year on year
The number of drivers falling foul of potholes has risen 39% compared to a year ago, showing the further deterioration of the UK’s road surfaces.
Pothole breakdowns double in Q1
Harsh winter weather has led to one of the worst quarters for pothole breakdowns, according to the RAC.
Councils to get extra £100m to repair potholes
The Government is to give a further £100m funding to councils to repair potholes and other severe weather damage, the Transport Secretary has announced.
Pothole-related breakdowns soar as road condition worsens
Central Government is being urged to push ahead with providing ring-fenced, long-term funding for local roads as the number of pothole-related breakdowns rose 11% last year.