Petition
Introduce a national pothole repair standard and a fair compensation system.
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce a legally binding national standard for pothole repairs, including maximum repair timeframes, consistent inspection requirements, and a simplified, fair compensation system for drivers whose vehicles are damaged by road defects.
Poor road conditions are causing widespread vehicle damage across the UK, including tyres, wheels, and suspension components. This is costing drivers hundreds of pounds per incident and creating avoidable safety risks.
Current maintenance and compensation systems vary between local authorities, are often slow, and place an unfair burden of proof on motorists. Many drivers are left paying for damage caused by poorly maintained roads.
A national standard would improve accountability, ensure timely repairs, reduce vehicle damage, and create a fair and consistent process for compensation.
Current maintenance and compensation systems vary between local authorities, are often slow, and place an unfair burden of proof on motorists. Many drivers are left paying for damage caused by poorly maintained roads.
A national standard would improve accountability, ensure timely repairs, reduce vehicle damage, and create a fair and consistent process for compensation.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:
Legislate for the repair of potholes within a time frame in the UK.
Legislate for the repair of potholes within a time frame in the UK.
Provide funding to repair severe potholes and compensate drivers
Provide funding to repair severe potholes and compensate drivers
Legislate for the repair of potholes within a time frame in the UK.
Legislate for the repair of potholes within a time frame in the UK.
Provide funding to repair severe potholes and compensate drivers
Provide funding to repair severe potholes and compensate drivers
Timeline
| 3 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
20 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.