New pothole regulations criticised
Monday 08 August 2011 | By Evolution InternetBack to Newsroom
Individuals driving leased Mitsubishi L200 pickups may notice potholes are remaining unrepaired for longer following new guidelines from the government.
The Highways Agency has revised the rules on what constitutes an urgent repair on trunk roads and motorways.
Going forward, potholes smaller than 15cm wide or 4cm deep will not be classed as in need of fixing as soon as possible.
However, the move has drawn criticism from director of policy at the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) Neil Greig.
"This just seems to be storing up larger repair bills for the future. All large potholes start off as small potholes - it's easier and cheaper to fix them early," he stated.
Mr Greig added that drivers could be put at risk if surfaces are not maintained to a high standard.
The news follows a recent poll conducted by the IAM, which revealed that a third of motorists have had their vehicles damaged by a pothole.
