Very large holes on many roads, thefts of this object put motorists in danger

This new phenomenon discovered in France can cause serious road accidents.

There are many dangers on the road. Slippery roads due to weather conditions, roads in poor condition, reckless driving by certain users, serious mechanical problems, loss of concentration, drowsiness…the causes leading &agrav; there are multiple accidents, sometimes very serious. There is really no need to add more when we know that nearly 3,400 people lost their lives in a traffic accident in France in 2023. Unfortunately, some ill-intentioned individuals don't care and are ready to take action. everything leaves à cause drama.

Because a new scourge threatens the security of motorists. For some time now, networks of criminals have been operating on the roads of France. Carjacking professionals ? Not at all. These thugs do not directly attack drivers but rather the…roads. And yes, after the electrical cables, here it is. that the theft of sewer plates is increasing. If it looks like à objects of no value to everyone, the thugs find their way there by stealing as many of these cast iron plates as possible – of around thirty kilos each – which are then resold and melted down. A loot that costs municipalities dearly since the price of a sewer plate is estimated at the same time. &agrav; nearly 500 euros.

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The problem is that in addition to not being able to do much about these thefts – For reasons of maintenance, it is forbidden to seal these plates which can therefore be lifted up and down. hand in a few seconds – it is not obvious for cities to replace them immediately. Result: the streets end up full of holes and become very dangerous for driving. A car that rolls into a hole the size of a drain pan has a good chance of breaking its wheel, damaging its steering and ending up in trouble. the decor. But this can be even more serious for a two-wheeler, whether it is a motorcycle, a scooter and even a bicycle, for which the risk of ;be planned on the ground is great with the resulting physical injuries.

Very widespread in Spain, the theft of sewer plates has for some time crossed the Pyrenees, particularly in the North of France where ù many cases have been investigated. observed. As if the list of things à what to do when you're behind the wheel was already not something you should do when you're behind the wheel. not long enough for safety of all, from now on motorists will also have to check if there are no holes under their wheels…