The RAC has urged frustrated Brits to avoid fixing a growing issue on the roads, despite being estimated to cost the Government billions of pounds to solve.
Nicholas Lyes, the RAC’s Head of Roads Policy has urged drivers to avoid taking one common automotive complaint into their own hands, warning that it could result in all manner of troubles.
The UK is currently facing a plague of potholes, with the tracking service Stan the App predicting there are around 11.5 million across the country’s road network, says the Daily Express.
However Lyes suggested that drivers should never attempt to fill in a pothole themselves, which could put them at risk of accidents. He warned: “As frustrating as pothole-riddled roads can be, drivers should not be tempted to repair surfaces themselves.
Whilst it may be tempting to fill in any particularly troubling potholes in their area, the RAC urged all drivers to leave the repairs to the professionals in a bid to stay safe and avoid fines.
One of the main reasons why motorists should avoid tackling potholes is due to the safety risk they would likely create, having to tackle fast-moving traffic on an open road.
The organisation also highlighted that repairing a pothole also takes a great deal of preparation before anything can be added to fill in the gap. As a result, any jobs made by amateur road repairers is unlikely to last for more than a few days and may even make the issue worse.
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