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    11 Feb, 2018|

    Accidents caused by potholes reaching alarming levels

    The RAC has reported that it was called to 2,830 breakdowns caused by potholes in the road, in the last three months of 2017. This was an 11% rise compared with the same period in 2016. They blame the snow and icy conditions, saying many roads are “hanging in the balance” if the spring is particularly cold or wet.

    If a driver hits a pothole they could face hundreds of pounds of damage to their vehicle. Typically, potholes puncture tyres, buckle alloy wheels, damage shocks and struts, cause suspension damage and break components, while also causing breakage to exhaust systems.

    The Department of Transport is investing £23 billion for improvements and to increase road capacity. £6 billion of this is earmarked for pothole repair, but local authorities estimate they actually need £12 billion for repairs.

    Worst affected parts of the UK

    Analysis across the UK has revealed the worst affected counties for potholed roads. These are:

    Surrey                          6,712

    Hampshire                   3,395

    Kent                             3,185

    Hertfordshire               3,124

    Essex                           2,982

    Lancashire                   2,646

    Buckinghamshire         2,472

    Oxfordshire                  2,329

    Cheshire East              2,289

    Devon                          2,286

    West Sussex                2,106

    Cumbria                       1,500

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    If you have carcommercial motor or fleet insurance with Anthony Jones, you can make a claim quickly and easily if you hit a pothole or have an accident on the roads. Give us a call on 0208 712 4273 to discuss your business or personal motor insurance needs.