Breakdown cover provider highlights pothole danger
05 March 2010 16:11:15
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| Potholes cause damage to cars and contribute to accidents. |
Research by the road safety organisation found that the majority of drivers have sustained damage to their cars from potholes.
Yet almost 70% have never reported a pothole to their local council and just 5% have ever made a claim against the council for damage.
The breakdown cover firm believes this is largely due to ignorance, as 88% of respondents to its survey admitted that they did not know how to make such a claim.
David Williams, chief executive officer of GEM Motoring Assist, pointed out that drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians are all affected by potholes.
"Local councils need to take swift action in alleviating this nationwide problem, but it is also important for motorists to play their part in reporting potholes to local councils," he observed.
Mr Williams added: "Potholes are not simply just a nuisance, they are a massive road safety issue."
The recent weather conditions have been blamed for a significant increase in potholes on the country's roads, with figures suggesting there are now over 1.6m in the UK.
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