1.如何举报？
How do I report a pothole in Montreal?
There are two ways to report a pothole in Montreal and in both cases, it's important to indicate its precise location to ensure repair crews spot the offending canker in question.
Before reporting the nide-de-poule, remember to note:
- the street the pothole is located on
- the closest intersection
- the closest address
- any nearby stores, commerces or landmarks
Call 311.
Contact the city. Record the date you notified them and see if it's been filled. If it's not patched within a week, call again.
2.如何防止我的车被坑洼损伤
What can I do to protect my car from Montreal potholes?
Potholes can cause significant damage to:
- tires
- wheel rims
- the suspension system
- shock absorbers
- front-end wheel alignment
- hubcaps
- mufflers
Now for the good news. You can prevent this from happening!
Answer: Take the following precautions and even if you do hit a pothole, the outcome will be far more manageable for your car and your wallet.
Slow down and pay close attention to the road ahead, especially if there's water.
Montreal roads are a minefield in spring time and besides, you've been slowing down all winter so this should come naturally.
Clean your headlights.
Any excuse to maximize your chances of spotting a visually elusive pothole at night is a good one.
Avoid driving too close to the side or center of the road.
Potholes especially love proliferating on the side where the street and sidewalk meet. Watch out.
Don't overinflate your tires.
Unless you want your tires to burst on impact. Check your vehicle owner's manual to confirm the optimal tire pressure. It's to your advantage to have properly inflated tires because it saves money on fuel and extends the life of your tires.
Don't underinflate your tires.
An underinflated tire won't burst from pothole impact but the latter will wreak havoc on the wheel rim. Once again, check your vehicle owner's manual to confirm optimal tire pressure. And at the risk of sounding like an echo, you'll improve fuel economy and extend the life of your tires if they're properly inflated.
Consult a tire dealer.
A professional will be in the best position to assess uneven wear patterns on your tires, which usually indicate misalignment, and make the necessary adjustments to maximize your car's chances of withstanding a future pothole hit saving you money in long run. And don't be shy to ask them to check your shocks and brakes for optimal pothole prevention.
3.我的车被踩进了坑洼怎么办？
A pothole damaged my car while driving in Montreal. What recourse do I have?
Answer: Believe it or not, there is recourse in Montreal for claiming pothole damages. But it's about as tricky to win a case as navigating the infrastructural minefield that brought you here in the first place. Read on.
Contact your insurance company.
Find out the deductible and potential premium increase you'd incur if you were to submit an insurance claim. If it's not worth the hike then opt out of submitting an insurance claim altogether. No record will appear on your claims history for simply inquiring so it can't hurt.
Submit a claim for damages to the city of Montreal.
Before submitting a claim for damages, be aware that the city of Montreal is
not liable for damage to tires or suspension systems from road conditions (like potholes). However, damage to steering, wheel rims, alignment, hubcaps, and other parts can be claimed for compensation. In addition, the motorist must show city authorities were aware of the pothole in question and yet did not repair it within a reasonable delay.
Motorists have 15 days after the pothole incident to submit a claim by registered mail to the city of Montreal. City authorities are not necessarily going to accept your claim, but it's certainly within your rights to file one.
Call 311, the city of Montreal info line, for more details on preparing your claim.
File a lawsuit.
A motorist can sue the city for damage on
grounds of carelessness, negligence, or misconduct if he or she can prove, once again, that city authorities were aware of the pothole but did not repair it within a reasonable delay.
Motorists have a six-month window to file a lawsuit. The case goes through Small Claims Court if reported damages are less than $7,000 (which is most likely in the case of pothole damage) and no lawyer need be involved.
Burden of proof is on the motorist.
Winning a lawsuit and/or a claim against the city of Montreal for vehicular damage from potholes is no easy feat. As previously mentioned, the city is not liable for tire or suspension system damage so the repairs will have to exclude the latter parts in order for a case to hold up. In addition, the motorist must prove the city was aware of the pothole and neglected to fix it within a reasonable delay.
Present a solid case.
- Take pictures of the pothole.
- Gather witnesses who were aware of the pothole and how long it was in disrepair (e.g., passengers, residents, motorists, local merchants, etc.)
- Have a repair estimate from a recognized garage indicating the damage was on car parts other than tires and/or suspension.
- Present proof of the date the pothole was reported (e.g., email to the city, letter, etc.)
How strong is your case? Consult previous pothole court cases online and compare.
Access the
Quebec Court judgments website. Select "division des petites créances" in the search engine and enter the keyword "nid-de-poule" to access a list of all small claims cases involving potholes. In French only.
4. CAA教你如何避免坑洼
http://www.caaquebec.com/Automobile...n&TipsID=d7377094-d851-4c57-9e48-531a91f946a0
