Ryan Paternott credits Steve Panozzo's pothole markers with saving his life
Mr Panozzo says North East road conditions are not improving after three years of marking potholes.
Motorcyclist Ryan Paternott says Steve Panozzo's spray-painted potholes saved his life. Mr Panozzo, a Wodonga resident, marks potholes with spray paint to alert drivers.
Mr Paternott said the road conditions were "another death waiting to happen". Mr Paternott says he now won't risk riding in the rain.
Mr Panozzo has spent three years on North East roads, and says conditions are not improving. Mr Panozzo says his high-vis yellow paint now lasts less time than when he started.
Mr Panozzo says he gets messages from people all over Victoria, as far away as Mansfield. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Paul Hamer said more than 100,000 potholes have already been removed.
The minister said the government is on track to fix more than 500,000 by mid-next year.
- More than 100,000
- Potholes removed so far
- More than 500,000 by mid-next year
- Fix target
- Paul Hamer
- Roads minister
Why it mattersPotholes can damage cars and bikes, and riders may not see them in time.
AustraliaDrivers and riders in Victoria face more road risk, as a September iSelect report puts Victoria third for risk nationally.
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