The article outlines the dangers facing drivers who swerve to avoid potholes, noting that such actions could lead to criminal charges for driving without due care. It highlights significant statistics from a Quotezone.co.uk survey indicating that 90% of drivers encounter potholes, while 60% report vehicle damage. Experts argue for greater clarity from authorities regarding how to safely navigate these road hazards and emphasize the financial burden that pothole-related damage imposes on drivers amid rising insurance costs.
Drivers could be fined up to 2,500 if their attempts to avoid potholes are seen as driving without due care and attention.
With the cost of living crisis pushing insurance premiums up, costly damage to vehicles due to potholes is the last thing drivers need.
A Quotezone.co.uk survey showed 90% of drivers had issues with potholes in their area, with 60% saying they or friends and family had suffered damage to their vehicles.
As potholes around the country go unfilled for months, many drivers are unable to take their normal routes without needing to amend their driving to avoid hitting them.
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