Victoria Government Calls for Compo Review After Pothole Crisis

Victoria Government calls for compo review after pothole crisis

The Victorian Government has called for a review of its pothole compensation scheme after reports of just 2 per cent of motorists’ claims being accepted. After the dangers that a series of potholes posed to drivers in Bunyip on Monday, August 10, the Herald Sun reported that 98 per cent of Victorian motorists were rejected […]

Pothole pandemic: What to do if your car hits a hole in the road

Australian roads are on the brink of a pothole pandemic, with the hazardous pockmarks popping up more and more frequently. So what do you do if you happen to hit one? Potholes are a huge problem for Australia’s road network, and it’s only getting worse. Anyone who regularly drives on rural roads is probably nodding their head as they read that last sentence, and more and more city drivers are doing the same.  The most recent chaos caused by pot…

Victorians forced to cough up for pothole damage

Victorian drivers face an uphill battle for compensation over damage to their cars from pothole-riddled roads.

Hit a pothole on one of Victoria’s broken roads? Good luck getting compensation

Less than 2 per cent of Victorian motorists seeking compensation for damage caused by potholes are receiving payouts, secret government data reveals.