Surge in pothole-related breakdowns due to ‘scandalous’ state of roads – RAC

There were 10,076 call-outs for faults most likely caused by poor road surfaces during the first three months of the year, RAC figures show.

Figures show drivers are suffering a rise in pothole-related breakdowns (Yui Mok/PA) (PA Wire)

Drivers are suffering from a surge in pothole-related breakdowns, new figures suggest.

The RAC said it responded to 10,076 call-outs for faults most likely caused by poor road surfaces during the first three months of the year.

That is a 39% increase on the same period in 2022.