The best way to repair potholes in the pavement is to first dig out any excess rock, dirt, and debris before filling the hole with a high-performance blacktop repair mixture of stone and asphalt. The patch should then be applied in 1.5-inch thick layers, smoothed out, and compacted until it meets the edges. Finally, use a suitable compaction method to ensure an even, level, compacted surface. Note - despite helping your community, you are likely to incur a fine or worse if you attempt to repair potholes yourself.