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Potholes overtake texting and drink driving as a growing concern for motorists

Published 05 February 2021
By Kieran Ahuja
Nearly nine in 10 drivers were affected by potholes last year, according to new research by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.
JCB unveils machine that fixes potholes in 8 minutes

JCB unveils machine that fixes potholes in 8 mins

Construction equipment manufacturer JCB has revealed a machine that can fill in potholes in just eight minutes
Published 11 January 2021
AA says Learner drivers should have to prove they can spot pothole to pass test

The AA: Learners should be able to spot potholes

Learner drivers should have to prove they can spot and handle potholes to gain a licence, according to the AA.
Published 02 July 2018
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News: Pothole miracle machine offers a quick fix for...

Gone in nearly 60 seconds: meet the new pothole patching robo-lorry
Published 18 April 2014
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News: Britain's broken roads tumble down global league...

Evidence suggests Britain’s roads have deteriorated to the point where they are comparable to those in Namibia
Published 06 January 2014