potholes

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Drivers call for operators of heavier vehicles to fund pothole repairs

Kwik Fit research indicates that UK drivers believe a vehicle's weight should be a factor in 'road tax' and that HGV drivers should face a 'pothole levy'.

Tax and Legislation 25 Jun

RAC attending van at the side of the road

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Pothole breakdowns double as poor-quality roads take their toll

The RAC attended double the amount of pothole breakdowns in the first three months of 2025, compared to the previous quarter.

potholes 23 Apr

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Road repair data shows 97% of local network 'untouched'

RAC analysis of figures suggest that 3% of England’s 183,054-mile council-run road network received any form of road maintenance in the past financial year.

potholes 8 Apr

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Councils must publish number of potholes fixed or lose roads cash

For the first time, every council in England must publish how many potholes they have filled or face losing funding.

SMR 24 Mar

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One third of local roads to fail within next five years

Alarm report lays bare state of local roads, while separate research from Kwik Fit shows drivers facing £1.7bn repair bill.

SMR 18 Mar

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38,000 potholes from 2024 ‘still waiting to be fixed’

March is the most common month for motorists to flag pothole prangs to councils.

Fleet insurance 27 Feb

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State of local roads branded ‘embarrassing’ by MPs

MPs accuse the DfT of not taking its responsibilities and use of public money on local roads sufficiently seriously in scathing report.

Department for Transport 17 Jan

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Massive increase in pothole-related breakdowns reported by RAC

Fleets warned pothole-related breakdowns could increase further as new data, published to coincide with National Pothole Day, shows scale of the problem.

potholes 15 Jan

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Councils get £1.6bn to fix 7 million potholes

Transport secretary also announces a clampdown on disruptive street works, doubling fixed penalty notices for utility companies who fail to comply with rules.

potholes 20 Dec

Car driving along a stretch of road covered in potholes

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DfT data shows condition of some roads deteriorating

More roads that were in reasonable ‘green’ condition have now deteriorated to ‘amber’ status, says RAC.

Department for Transport 18 Dec

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Surge in UK road resurfacing hints at progress against potholes

A 9% boost in road surfacing dressing volumes in the UK hints at the potential for improved future road conditions in the UK, according to new data.

potholes 5 Dec

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Pothole compensation claims double but councils pay out just 1-in-7

A huge rise in pothole compensation claims has been revealed, but the new data suggests just 15% of local authorities end up paying towards vehicle repairs.

SMR 21 Nov

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One-in-five cars written off after suffering pothole damage

The insurer has paid out more than £4.6 million for 1,266 pothole claims since the start of last year

SMR 11 Nov

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Pothole damage costs mount for fleets (video)

Fleets are counting the cost of potholes, with one fleet having to write off a car with thousands of pounds worth of damage.

SMR 6 Nov

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Budget: Fuel duty frozen and hybrids hit by new BIK tax rates

Hybrid cars hammered by company car tax hike in Budget, with zero-emission mileage dropped as a differentiator and rates rising by as much as 13 percentage points.

Tax and Legislation 30 Oct

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AA calls on Government to limit temporary pothole repairs

Pothole-related breakdowns are on the rise, with more vehicles suffering punctures, and damaged wheels, steering and suspension.

SMR 7 Oct

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One-in-four drivers suffer pothole damage to their vehicle

Punctures are the most common problem reported, followed by wheel damage and broken suspension springs.

potholes 12 Aug

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DfT funding and understanding of state of local roads slammed

A new ‘value for money’ report from the National Audit Office criticises the DfT’s understanding of the scale of the problem and the way it allocates cash.

Department for Transport 23 Jul

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