UK Drivers Could Face £2,500 Fine for Avoiding Potholes

Drivers may face fines for dangerous maneuvers while avoiding potholes, leading to calls for clearer guidance.

UK Drivers Could Face £2,500 Fine for Avoiding Potholes
UK Drivers Could Face £2,500 Fine for Avoiding Potholes

It’s unclear if dodging a pothole breaks traffic laws. Experts want guidance due to risky maneuvers. Drivers swerve to miss potholes, causing problems for many.

Quotezone.co.uk says rising costs hurt drivers and pothole damage to cars adds to expense. The company wants advice for drivers, as areas have potholes that cause issues.

A survey shows many drivers face pothole issues. Ninety percent report potholes in their area, and sixty percent say potholes damaged vehicles, affecting friends or family.

Potholes often go unfixed for months. Drivers must change their usual routes to avoid hitting the many potholes. Greg says using cheaper materials worsens this.

You might face charges if you crash avoiding a pothole. This could include driving without care, with more severe charges a possibility. Speed limits may help fix things.

Another option involves changing routes entirely. These actions can cut incident risks and stop roads from getting worse. This problem will likely continue. We need solutions, plus useful information that will protect road users and their money.

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