But while potholes cost money, they are also helping to make it.

It includes plans for growth zones where development will be focused, and the technology will be used to help tackle issues such as potholes.

The increase, announced in the Budget in October, is estimated to fix an additional seven million potholes.

Momeni testified he drove over a pothole and Lee spilled a beer he was holding, so he pulled over on a quiet section of the Bay Bridge.

He takes pictures of potholes with plastic ducks in.