Read on for more information. The time it takes to fix them is another matter entirely. Rough, potholed streets and roads contribute to increased fuel consumption. And the more fuel cars burn, the more they pollute. Potholes are a threat to the safety of motorists and all the other users of our streets and highways.
Social consequences go far beyond the cost of road repairs.
Relatively speaking, suspension repairs are big business in Quebec. Since 1992, provincial and municipal governments are not liable for damage to vehicles attributable to the condition of the roads, lack of maintenance or failure to signal a known danger. As a result, obtaining compensation is much more complex. A blocked wheel will sustain more damage on contact with a pothole. If you can't avoid a pothole, release the brakes just before impact.