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Drivers back tougher sentences for those that cause death by dangerous driving

Majority of drivers believe current 14-year maximum is insufficient, while 40% back the ‘Violet-Grace Law’ amendment

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Nearly one-in-five young people admit to video calling while driving

There has also been a rise in drivers making and taking calls illegally, new figures from the Report on Motoring found

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September brings an end to three months of rising fuel prices - but diesel remains overpriced

Prices remained static in September, but diesel is 8p a litre more than it should be if retailers passed on wholesale price savings

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RAC data confirms the morning rush hour has fully returned

With many still working from home, RAC Insurance data shows school drop-offs appear to be the cause of the morning rush hour

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RAC launches car seat specifically designed for new-borns

The new car seat is the second in the RAC’s range designed by Cosatto

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Government announces new initiatives on World EV Day to boost electric car uptake - RAC comment

The RAC's Rod Dennis reacts to the new proposals announced today

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