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RAC Issues Warning to Drivers over £590 Costs From Hidden Danger on UK Roads

RAC reports a 3.5-fold increase in pothole-related breakdowns in February amid 42% higher rainfall and suspected reduced drainage work by councils.

  • Potholes have caused £590 repair costs for many UK drivers due to excessive rainfall leaving standing water on roads.
  • Councils and the government face criticism for inadequate drainage maintenance and road repairs amidst budget pressures.
  • The RAC reported a significant increase in pothole-related breakdowns this winter compared to last year as parts of England experienced record rainfall.
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Sky News UKSky News UK
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Heavy rain leads to surge in vehicles breaking down due to potholes

The number of drivers reporting breakdowns linked to potholes rose to more than 6,000 last month, with the rise being blamed on defects being hidden under water.

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Oxford MailOxford Mail
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RAC issues warning to drivers over £590 costs from hidden danger on UK roads

Recent figures from the RAC show a sharp rise in pothole-related breakdowns amid months of heavy rainfall over the winter

·Oxford, United Kingdom
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Rain leads to surge in vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes

Wet weather has caused a spike in vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes, new figures revealed. • Front Page • One News Page: Tuesday, 10 March 2026

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Evening StandardEvening Standard
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Wet start to year causes surge in drivers hitting potholes hidden by puddles

The RAC said the daily average number of pothole reports it received from broken-down drivers last month was more than triple last February’s figure.

·London, United Kingdom
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The IndependentThe Independent
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Why more drivers are hitting ‘hidden’ potholes on UK roads

The daily average number of pothole reports RAC received from broken-down drivers in February was three-and-a-half times higher than the same month last year

·London, United Kingdom
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RAC reveals rise in rain and pothole-related road risks

There has been a surge in the number of drivers impacted by pothole breakdowns during wet weather this year.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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