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Potholes are exploding across the UK — so bad that citizens are becoming “pothole vigilantes,” filling them with flowers, toys, or spray paint to demand action. Calls to RAC have tripled since last year, and complaints are up 90% since 2021 — even topping voter concerns in local elections. This isn’t just a UK crisis; it’s a symptom of decades of neglect, climate change, heavier vehicles, and outdated construction. Artists like Wanksy are using outrageous graffiti to highlight the worst offenders, while others deploy rubber ducks and cartoon animals to draw attention. Despite tech advances and repair machines, councils face a £19 billion backlog — and some are accused of ignoring damage to avoid legal obligations. The real solution? Holding authorities legally accountable — just like they do with parking fines — to force the repairs everyone deserves.

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