Potholes can cause damage to vehicles and may even lead to accidents, so caravanners have been reminded to take extra care on the roads.
GEM Motoring Assist pointed out that following the harsh winter weather, the UK’s roads are in serious need of repair.
Roads in rural areas, which are frequented by caravan owners, may be particularly badly affected if councils are running short on funding.
GEM chief executive David Williams explained: “Councils are working under severe budget constraints and we believe that priorities may be quite different this year when it comes to dealing with issues such as potholes.”
“It would not come as a surprise if local councils take a lot longer to deal with the problem, so we are encouraging drivers to stay alert and where possible take it upon themselves to report serious potholes.”
Potholes in are caused when water seeps into cracks in the road surface and freezes. The expansion caused these cracks to open up, often leading to large cavities that can damage vehicle suspension and cause cars to swerve or crash.
