English Village Might Utilize Potholes as Speed Bumps
The Star Tribune reported that officials in a small village in England are considering leaving potholes unfilled as an attempt to slow down speedy drivers.
Mike Parrish, the city councilor in Navestock, said the potholes would help return the town’s small roads to country lanes, as they once were. It will also save the town money in roadwork fees.
"It seems potholes are good on our quiet little back roads," he said. "Not fixing those might save us time and cost and also be a traffic calming measure."
Parrish said some residents have asked for speed bumps, but the potholes serve the same purpose at a cheaper price.
There is some debate in the town whether the plan is a good idea. The town will invite residents to discuss the plan before a decision is made.
According to Telegraph.co.uk, local retired police officer, Roy Tyzack, said the potholes will not slow drivers down, but become a hazard.
"Potholes, and we have a great deal of them, are very dangerous,” Tyzack said.