Who is responsible for vehicle damage caused by road potholes?

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OKeira
07/24/25 1:56pm
For vehicle damage caused by road potholes and injuries to e-bike riders, both drivers and injured parties can seek compensation from the road maintenance department. In the case of vehicle damage, a traffic police accident report must first be issued, after which the relevant responsible department will assume liability for compensation based on the report. Vehicle owners can claim compensation for repair costs, and if the driver is injured, they can also seek compensation under the "Tort Liability Law." More relevant information is as follows: Note 1: In general insurance terms, tires are not covered for separate claims, and the greatest potential threat from road potholes to vehicles is tire blowouts. Some vehicle owners may have the awareness to seek rights protection, but because the loss from a single tire blowout is minor and the claims process is complex, the effort and time required to obtain minimal compensation may not seem worthwhile. Note 2: If there are potholes or pits on the road that have not been repaired in time and lack construction warnings, resulting in vehicle damage, as long as the vehicle owner weighs the potential time and costs involved in the claims process, the approach to rights protection is certain to receive legal support.
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