A new threat emerges on Saskatoon roads as the snow melts: potholes
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Pothole season has quickly arrived and it looks like there may be some grey area when it comes to who’s footing the bill for damage caused by road issues.
What a difference a week makes.
Drivers have new issues to contend with on the roadways. Pothole season has quickly arrived and it looks like there may be some grey area when it comes to who’s footing the bill for damage caused by road issues.
A pothole on Diefenbaker Drive has garnered some attention on a Saskatoon traffic Facebook page, after one driver posted photos of the severe damage they say it inflicted on their vehicle.
The post ignited a debate about whether the city bears any responsibility for damages caused by road issues, with some claiming the city has compensated drivers in some cases.
Can you make the city pay if a pothole damages your car?
Don’t count on it, SGI spokesperson Tyler McMurchy says — it’s not the norm.
“When it comes to the city’s maintenance, I understand that people may have opinions on that, generally speaking though the insurance claim for a pothole, is subject to the driver’s deductible,” McMurchy, told CTV News.
