There is a growing crisis on the roads of England and Wales: potholes. The state of our roads is getting worse, as anyone who has driven (or ridden a bike) on them recently can testify.
Serious damage
Research also backs up the feeling that many of us have that the situation is deteriorating. The physical damage caused by our vehicles hitting pot holes is taking its toll, and is reflected in recent figures from the RAC. Broken suspension springs, damaged shock absorbers and distorted wheels are ...