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Potholes Raise Road Safety Concerns
Fri, 09 Apr 2010

More than two thirds of British motorists could be driving damaged or unsafe cars as a result of potholes, according to a new study by the Retail Motor Industry.

A survey by the organisation revealed that potholes caused by the harsh winter weather has affected up to 67 per cent of cars on UK roads, with one if five motors suffering a mechanical failure.

It found that 97 per cent of drivers were forced to avoid or drive over potholes on a daily basis, especially on journeys to work, the supermarket, the doctors, the petrol station and trips to relatives’ houses.

The RMI survey also showed that a third of drivers had hit potholes when returning from having their car fixed or serviced.

RMI Chief Executive Rob Foulston said: "Given the frequency that people hit pot holes on a daily basis, we predict that up to two in three drivers are driving damaged cars, whether this is due to cracked alloys, damaged tyres or faulty suspension."

In addition, tyre service wholesaler Micheldever said it has seen a 95 per cent increase in damaged tyres following the coldest winter in Britain for 30 years.

Paul Fox, of Micheldever, commented: "It is a serious road safety concern that we are seeing a marked increase in the number of drivers calling in with pothole damaged vehicles. Obviously we suggest that motorists remain alert to this increased road danger."
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