Monday 6 January 2014 may be busiest breakdown day of year
With many people returning to work on Monday 6 January having taken an extended festive break the RAC is preparing for one of the busiest mornings of the year for breakdowns.
Section of M1 may have reduced speed limit to improve air quality
The Highways Agency has today announced a proposal to permanently reduce the speed limit to 60mph on a section of M1 from junctions 28 to 31 and 32 to 35a to improve air quality.
Transport for London announce plan to increase congestion charge by 15%
Transport for London is consulting on increasing the standard daily charge from £10 to £11.50 which they say will generate an estimated £84 million of additional revenue by the end of 2017/18.
RAC urges motorists not to start the working year on a flat
With vehicles lying idle during the Christmas festivities and the continuing stormy weather causing problems for motorists, the RAC predicts this Thursday (Jan 2) will be one of the busiest mornings of the year for breakdowns as millions of people return to work.
RAC response to postponement of Government Green Paper on Young Driver Safety
The RAC’s Technical Director David Bizley said: “While the issues surrounding young drivers are indeed emotive and varied, it is essential not to lose sight of the fact that they are still the most likely group of drivers to be seriously injured or killed on the roads.
Millions ‘driving home for Christmas’ urged to plan ahead
More than 13m vehicles are expected to hit the country’s major roads on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day as they make their way to family and friends for the festive break, according to research from the RAC*.
Ten years on - the Government should learn the lessons of M6 Toll
As Britain’s first privately funded tolled motorway celebrates its tenth anniversary the RAC is urging the Government to learn the lessons from the road failing to reach its full potential.
Diesel biofuel content suspected cause of unexpected winter breakdowns
This winter there is a risk that thousands of diesel car drivers could be faced with a surprise breakdown brought about by an issue with the quality of diesel fuel being sold on forecourts throughout the country.
RAC urges motorists not to get caught out this winter
Patrols saw 132% increase in ditched vehicles last winter After one of the toughest winters on the road for years which saw the RAC attending over 100,000 breakdowns in just 11 days, the motoring organisation is urging drivers to learn the lessons of last winter and do all they can to make sure that they don’t get caught out by severe weather this year.
RAC launches shop with 80,000 products for motorists
Products range from headlights for a 1960s VW Beetle to a car seat belt for the family dog The RAC is today launching one of the UK’s largest online motoring accessories shops, with more than 80,000 products available, ranging from bespoke parts for some of the most-loved cars of the last five decades to accessories such as pet seat belts, custom gear knobs and much more.